Faculty/Staff News Now

The Instructional Resource Center (IRC) in the College of Education, Health and Human Services will host its annual Scholastic Book Fair Dec. 1–11 in Room 221 White Hall, 150 Terrace Dr. This year’s theme, “Crowns, Castles & Chronicles,” invites faculty, staff and students to explore a curated selection of books, classroom resources and seasonal gifts. Shoppers will find everything from children’s literature and young adult titles to posters, bookmarks, novelty pens and other classroom essentials.

Join us Wednesday, Dec. 3 for "Translations," an evening celebrating the English-language release of "No Hand Held Mine: Stories" by award-winning Korean author Kim Soom, translated by Cleveland-based writer Joon-Li Kim and Doo-Sun Ryu, alongside the debut of the accompanying fashion installation "Remember Her," by School of Fashion Professor Ja-Young Hwang and College of the Arts Associate Dean Kim Hahn, with support from fashion design student Sang-Hyun Park. 

Don't forget to stop by the bookstore for Black Friday sales which end tomorrow, Dec. 2! You can enjoy discounts like up to $750 off Select MacBooks (Apple M1, M2, M3), up to $650 off Select Apple iPads and Watches, and up to $100 off Select Apple AirPods and Apple Pencil (2nd Gen). Visit the Kent State Bookstore and see any associate at the Flash Technology Desk for details. Full-time faculty and staff can save with education pricing on Apple Products and can pay for personal technology purchases over time with payroll deduction.

Now through Jan. 30 (excluding winter break), donate new, clean or gently used items for all ages including coats, hats, gloves and scarves. Winter coat and clothing donations will go to a variety of locations to help people in need, such as the Winter Warm Up Stations at SRVSS in the Williamson House, the CARES Center in the Student Center room 106; the Flashes Fighting Hunger Winter Warm Up Station in Tri-Towers; the Kent State Wilderness Wardrobe at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.