Has COVID-19 Knocked Us Onto Our Backsides? Kent State Researchers Study Pandemic’s Effects on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most universities across the United States transitioned from face-to-face classes to remote learning, closed campuses and sent students home this past spring. Recently, a group of Kent State University researchers sought to examine the impact of these pandemic-related changes upon physical activity and sedentary behavior, specifically sitting, across the university population. 

Anne Ritts: A Fierce Female in Finance

Senior finance student Anne Ritts has built an outstanding resume during her time at Kent State, but with a full-time job already lined up for her after graduation, she will not have to worry about updating it any time soon. In her first three years here, Ritts has maintained membership in multiple finance organizations and a sorority, studied abroad, changed her major, and held multiple internships. Ritts’ next adventure will begin this summer in her career with PNC Bank in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Mercy Health to Purchase Land from Kent State University for Future Healthcare Campus

For nearly 110 years, Mercy Health has addressed the growing needs of the Mahoning Valley, which includes the city of Warren and its surrounding communities. Mercy Health has been evaluating ways to meet the increasing healthcare needs of those living in Trumbull County, delivering on its promise of providing care when and where people live and work. As part of this commitment, Mercy Health has announced the future development of land adjacent to the Kent State University at Trumbull Campus. 

Anti-Racism Training for Students: How Students Can Get Involved

The Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers anti-racism training on Kent State’s campus, which consists of a series of sessions that include anti-racism workshops, Cultural Competency Basics & Awareness, Understanding Unconscious Bias, Leadership, Mindset & Care, Learning How to Be an Ally, and various additional topics on equity, inclusion, microaggressions and diversity.

Norm Kinney

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Norm Kinney

Custodial Worker Regional Campus
Housekeeping
Stark Campus

JOB DESCRIPTION:

General housekeeping duties

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

January 1992

Meet Academic Services Coordinator, Brandie Blankenship!

Hello, my name is Vladis Alimova!

Ryan Brown

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Ryan Brown

Custodian
Custodial Services
Kent Campus

Becky Day

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Becky Day

Custodian
Custodial Services
Kent Campus

JOB DESCRIPTION:

I take care of the people of HR. I work in Heer Hall.

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

June 1990 - Thirty years!

Howard Hart

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Howard Hart

Housekeeping Manager
CPM Facilities Planning & Operations
CPM

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working manager in charge of daily custodial operations and special custodial projects.

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

March 2004

Michelle Dunlap

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Michelle Dunlap

Custodian
Custodial Services
Kent Campus

Mark George

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Mark George

Custodian
Custodial Services
Kent Campus

Dorothy Scharenbroch

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Dorothy Scharenbroch

Custodian
Custodial Services
Kent Campus