Immediately following the groundbreaking for the new Integrated Sciences Building, join us for a showcase of science and technology demonstrations, along with refreshments, music and fun, on the Student Green from 2:30-4:30. See demonstrations from the science departments including Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and the Liquid Crystal Institute. Dean Blank's display will show the nexus between science and the humanities. When: Oct. 2 from 2:30-4:30 Where: The Student Green, ...
Kent State University is showing its support for Lesbian, Gay, Transgender and Bisexual (LGBT) student-athletes via a new video that champions the national You Can Play Project. The video’s release will be promoted on the university’s social media channels beginning Oct. 1, which marks the start of National LGBT History Month. Kent State President Beverly Warren, Athletic Director Joel Nielsen and more than a dozen student-athletes are featured in the video, which promotes inclusion across the campus community while encouraging athletes to take part in sports with th...
Regional Academic Center Hosts Majors and Jobs Fair Tuesday, October 4, 2016 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Rooms 113/115 Learn about majors Meet employers hiring now Network with your future career Dress in business attire Bring copies of your resume Kent State students and community members are welcome! Any business interested in participating should complete this form and send it to LuAnn Coldwell, Career Adviser, lcoldwel@kent.edu ...
College is stressful. In fact, depressive symptoms affect 50 percent of college students at some point. If you think you may be “stressed out” or feeling “down,” you are not alone and there is help for you – on either the Kent State Salem or East Liverpool campus. National Depression Screening Week is Oct. 4-10. For a free, anonymous and confidential screening, click on this link: http://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/#/kent. This confidential online screening module is available 24-hours a day throughout the year, and provides i...
Kent State University at East Liverpool officially opened the James & Margaret Locke Occupational Therapy Facility during a dedication ceremony on Sept. 25. Located at 134 W. Fifth St., the house was the former residence of the late James and Margaret Locke, well-known and beloved community leaders who owned and operated James Locke Jewelers in East Liverpool for more than 45 years. The house was donated to the local university by James and Keith Locke, to perpetuate the memory of their parents. The Locke House will be used as a learning laboratory for students enrolled in the occu...
On Oct. 2, 1950, Walton D. Clarke (then director of the radio program at Kent State University) announced, “WKSU now signs on the air,” as he threw the switch sending WKSU’s signal out over the airwaves for the first time. This year, WKSU celebrates 65 years on-air and looks forward to a new era broadcasting the best in news, information and other public radio programming throughout Northeast Ohio. To mark the anniversary, the station is planning a series of public events throughout the region. What began with a 10-watt transmitter broadcasting 25 hours of programming each week has gr...
Kent State University at Salem welcomed the James and Coralie Centofanti family, as well as community members, to campus to celebrate the completion of renovations to the health and sciences wing, now known as Centofanti Hall. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 23, marking the opening of the renovated second floor of the building. “This space makes our campus shine,” noted Dr. Steve Nameth, dean of the Kent State Columbiana County campuses. “More importantly, this space gives our students access to the latest technology and opportunities to ap...