Lae'l Hughes-Watkins, University Libraries, Department of Special Collections and Archives, presented “Post Trauma: Archiving Black Pain in a White Space” at the Arizona Historical Society Symposium titled “Decolonizing Archives” in Tuscon, Arizona, on Oct. 22, 2017. Summary: The 2017 Arizona Archives Symposium was designed to address several issues related to diversity and inclusion in the field of archives. The symposium aimed to foster an intersectional and respectful conversation with special attention focused on dismantling racism in the archives field. Web link: https://arizonaarch...

Lala Hajibayova and Kiersten Latham, School of Information, authored “Exploring Museum Crowdsourcing Projects Through Bourdieu’s Lens” in Knowledge Organization, 44(7), 2017, 504-514. ...

Familiar Face Carmen Frank Roberts Senior Business Manager Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: As senior business manager for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, I am responsible for developing and maintaining the division's budgeting system and providing financial guidance to the vice president and senior leadership team. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: March 2012 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Accountant for the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Bureau of...

New Face Sandy Henert Admissions Counselor Admissions Office Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Working with prospective students and families to help students come to Kent State.  WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: June 2017 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Rock Valley College LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: It is a beautiful campus! ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: The number of programs and the great reputation that Kent State has RESIDES IN: Lindenwood, Illinois  HOMETOWN: Sandwich, Illinois EDUCATION: ...

Looking for a suitable venue to host a holiday celebration? Faculty, staff, students and parents are eligible for a 5 percent discount at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. Rates vary depending on dates and occupancy. For more information and to book reservations, visit www.kentstatehotel.com or call 330-346-0100. ...

Perhaps it was the university kickoff event at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, where Kent State University employees participated in tug of war, archery and rock climbing, among other things. Or it could be the University Challenge Game Board created by Employee Wellness to encourage faculty and staff to “boost” (support) colleagues and win prizes for mini pop-up challenges, such as holding standing or walking meetings. Or maybe it is the Healthy Fall Recipes submitted by, and shared within, the Kent State community. Whatever the reason, with just two weeks remaining in th...

We are pleased to remind you that University Health Services will hold an additional walk-in flu vaccine clinic on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 3-5 p.m. Walk-ins will be handled first come, first served, with no appointment necessary.   Employees covered by one of the university-sponsored group health plans through Medical Mutual or Anthem, as well as their covered dependents, will have no charge for the flu shot. Employees should bring their insurance ID card. If you are not covered by one of the university's group health plans, you can still get a flu shot for $30. Make che...

The 2017/2018 departmental holiday closure schedule will begin Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, at 10:30 p.m. Normal business operations will resume with the first shift on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. ...

Kent State University will hold its Fall Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). Kent State will confer 2,320 degrees, including 1,824 bachelor’s degrees, 456 master’s degrees, 37 doctoral degrees and three educational specialist degrees. Across the university’s eight-campus system, 2,981 students will graduate from Kent State this fall, including those receiving associate degrees. Friday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. The 6 p.m. ceremony on Friday, Dec. 15, recognizes graduates receiving their...