Do Kent State employees get a discount at the Kent State Hotel?

Lae'l Hughes-Watkins, University Libraries Department of Special Collections and Archives, authored an article titled “Between Two Worlds: A Look at the Impact of the Black Campus Movement on the Antiwar Era of 1968–1970 at Kent State University” published in the journal Ohio History. The article reframes the antiwar movement and the Kent State shootings through the lens of race and relies heavily on the narratives of African-American alumni who were on the frontlines of the black campus movement. 

Online final grading for spring 2017 Second Five Weeks (F2: 2/20/2017–3/26/2017) begins Friday, March 24, via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any spring 2017 course section that was flexibly scheduled and has an end date no later than March 26. The deadline for grading submission is midnight on Tuesday, March 28. Any final grades for spring 2017 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow.

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.

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

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.

Recently, Kent State University Libraries launched a redesigned website, located at www.library.kent.edu, to reflect the university's new branding initiative. The features of the new site have been designed to make University Libraries experience more convenient, enjoyable and rewarding for the entire Kent State community.

The Kent State University Alumni Association is seeking submissions for potential T-shirt designs for Kent State’s Homecoming 2017. A contest to create the winning T-shirt design for the Oct. 14 Homecoming festivities is open to all faculty, staff, students and alumni.

“We want to get the Kent State community involved in Homecoming early,” says Joy Wesoloski, Homecoming chair and assistant director for alumni relations. “This is a great way to show your Kent State pride and share your excitement for Homecoming.” 

The Green Dot movement is seeking individuals, including faculty and staff members, who would like to learn more about how to create a welcoming community and promote