Starting Friday, April 7, from 12:10–1 p.m., faculty and staff can enjoy a 50-minute lunchtime disc golf scramble on Kent State University's 18-hole disc golf course at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The program will start promptly at 12:10 p.m. in front of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. This is a fun, informal playing opportunity where participants can meet other faculty and staff and play disc golf in a foursome scramble format. Scores will be kept, and all ability levels are welcome in this event designed for beginner and intermediate players. Disc...
In order to perform necessary maintenance on the boilers, steam transmission systems and electrical distribution systems, Kent State University's Power Plant will be shut down for one week in May. Shutdown begins at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, and remains until start-up begins at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 21. As a result of the steam shutdown, most buildings located on campus will NOT have hot water to sinks and showers, etc. or air conditioning. Please address any questions about this project to Frank Renovich at 330-672-0775 or email frenovi2@kent.edu. Everyone’s assistance and understanding...
Familiar Face Joanne Fenn Associate Professor and Collections Manager/Museum Registrar Kent State University Museum Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I keep track of the museum’s collection (over 30,000 pieces), and I assist researchers, including students and faculty, in using the collection. Once students and faculty realize what a great resource the collection is, they frequently come back. I also work with national and international lenders that contribute work to special exhibitions. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: October 2001 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: T...
New Face Kiarash Bakhaj Research Associate College of Podiatric Medicine Research Office College of Podiatric Medicine JOB DESCRIPTION: Research Associate WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: October 2016 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: N/A LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: A lot of research opportunity ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: Very good benefits RESIDES IN: Mayfield Heights, Ohio HOMETOWN: Huntington Beach, California EDUCATION: D.P.M., Kent State University HOBBIES: Playing c...
As a communicator within Kent State University, you are a steward of our brand. You are responsible for maintaining the integrity of our brand, according to guidelines in our brand standards guide, so that in all expressions and executions, our brand appears in its best possible presentation. You bring the best of our brand to light!
Kent State University fans who could not make it to California for the big dance had their own party with Hoopin’ at the Hub. The watch party at the Kent State Student Center Hub on March 17 celebrated Kent State men’s basketball team as they took on the UCLA Bruins in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Students and Kent State community members cheered on the Golden Flashes, champions of the 2017 Mid-American Conference Tournament. Fans at the watch party were treated to free food, music and giveaways. Though the evening ended with a ...
Kent State University Dining Services has taken on the responsibility of creating a welcoming environment in the dining halls for Kent State’s international student body, which represents 109 countries. The latest example of this involved a trip to a Hindu Temple in Parma. The international food station in Prentice Café features themed events every other week, but an Indian menu had not been part of the rotation. “We encourage all students to share their recipes so they feel at home,” says Marlene Maneage, senior manager for Prentice Café. “We talk to our employees and customers to get to kn...
Kent State University has launched a brand new Kent State Golden Flashes game day experience that includes a new look for Kent State Intercollegiate Athletics under the overall university brand. With the refresh of communications, university athletics is reviewing all Intercollegiate Athletics visual elements, including the athletics logo. Kent State loves its athletics logo, so why consider changing it? It’s important that the logo captures the intense energy and bold attitude of the Golden Flashes. Changing a logo requires careful consideration and an understanding of the pride and emotio...
