The conditions in Lake Erie continue to pose several health risks to Ohioans in coastal communities, making it difficult to maintain good water quality for citizen. A recent publication in Frontiers in Marine Science shows how researchers in the Great Lakes region are working toward innovative solutions. John Lekki, Ph.D., NASA Glenn Research Center’s principal investigator, in collaboration with co-investigators from local universities including Kent State University won a NASA water quality proposal in June 2017. This recent grant offers an opportunity to implement Kent State’s approach to ...

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary Season with "Anything Goes," "Next to Normal," and "Oklahoma!". Directed by Porthouse producing artistic director Terri Kent, "Anything Goes" opens June 15 and runs through June 30. A preview performance will take place on June 14. With music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse, and new book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman, "Anyt...

Trevor Watkins, University Libraries, Cameron Hughes and Tracey Hughes, presented “A Little Artificial Intelligence Help With Syslog” at the Ohio Linuxfest 2017 in Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 30. Summary: The proliferation of mobile computing, PAAS, SAAS, IAAS and virtualization has increased the burden of log file analysis for the system administration and programming function. The spike in the number of log entries has made log analysis by manual human effort untenable and log analysis essential. Effective log file analysis is not an exact science. A useful log analysis process often re...

Richard (Rick) Feinberg, Department of Anthropology, presented “Cross-Cultural Fieldwork: The Heart of Anthropological Research” at Field Research in Anthropology: Unity and Diversity, sponsored by the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Androgagy, Palacky University in Olomouc, Moravia, Czech Republic, on Oct. 3, 2017. Summary: Cross-cultural fieldwork has been at the heart of anthropological research since the discipline’s beginnings in the 19th century. During the 20th century, extended periods of fieldwork became a standard requirement for anthropology graduate students in the U....

Kent State University President Beverly Warren delivered the State of the University Address on Tuesday, Oct. 17. In her speech, President Warren inspired the university community to embrace the upcoming academic year as the “Year of Innovation.”     ...

The tuition fee waiver for an undergraduate taking courses is not taxable for employees or their dependents. Once a student has received a bachelor’s degree, any classes paid for by an employee's tuition fee waiver must be taxed per the IRS regulations. Current regulations state that any university employee who has at least a bachelor’s degree is exempt from tax on the first $5,250 of the tuition fee waiver value each year. Amounts exceeding $5,250 annually are taxable. The employee will be taxed on the full value of their dependent’s tuition fee waiver once they receive a bachelor’s degree. T...

Have you been diagnosed with diabetes or have pre-diabetes? Join Tanya Falcone, licensed dietitian and lecturer in Kent State University’s School of Health Sciences, on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 5:30 p.m. in Seminar Room A at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Learn how to enjoy your favorite holiday meals, such as mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, all while managing diabetes. This program is open to Kent State students, employees and community members. Space is limited, and registration is required. If you have questions regarding this workshop, contact Ben Cope at bcope1@kent....

As part of our continued commitment to building financial wellness, the Employee Wellness office is pleased to present the Retirement Income Strategies workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from noon-1 p.m. in 107 Heer Hall on the Kent Campus. Sean Deasy will be your presenter for this very important topic to assist employees in preparing for retirement. Mr. Deasy will discuss the new realities retirees are facing and will help employees plan for the five essential risks in retirement, including tips for creating a retirement income plan. A light lunch will be provided. Register to attend. Space is...

Familiar Face Kristin L. Williams Executive Director Career Exploration and Development Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I provide strategic management and oversight for the University College career exploration and development team. We serve all students and alumni in their career development and exploration journey, offering group and one-on-one appointments for services ranging from career assessments/interviews, job search preparation (résumé, cover letter, interview), career management and planning (goal setting), graduate school search and application and much more. We also wor...

New Face Cory Boveington Associate Applications Developer University College, Information Technology Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Develop web applications for students and staff in University College WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: March 2017 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: MRI Real Estate Software LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: There’s always a lot going on across campus. ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: Great energy from students and staff. Great benefits. RESIDES IN: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio HOMETOWN: Cuyahoga ...