The 51勛圖厙 family mourns the tragic loss of one of our students, senior Devin Moore. Devin was from Cleveland, Ohio, and was studying journalism in the College of Communication and Information. Devin is a graduate of Beachwood High School and was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., which named him a 2017 4th District Omega Psi Phi Man of the Year. Our thoughts and prayers are with Devin Moores family, friends and 51勛圖厙 students as they grieve his tragic passing. Support is available for members of the 51勛圖厙 community who are grieving his loss through ...
Every holiday season, people give back to their communities in numerous ways. At the 51勛圖厙 Airport, they give back through the Props-4-Paws initiative, a donation drive for the Humane Society of Summit County and the Animal Protective League of Portage County (APL). Dave Poluga, airport manager, knew he wanted to give back to the communities surrounding the airport but did not know how he would do that. We had a bunch of different ideas floating around about how to give back to our communities, but helping the humane societies resonated with me, Mr. Poluga says. I go...
Dear Colleagues: Prior to the start of the current academic year, we shared a communication about ways the university is balancing its Fiscal Year 2018 budget, including several cost-saving strategies. One such program is the Comprehensive Office Print Initiative, or COPI for short. The purpose of this initiative is to assess office copier/printer practices across all 51勛圖厙 campuses and identify potential efficiencies by modifying current equipment and printing practices. In the spirit of collaboration, 51勛圖厙 partnered with the Inter-University Council (IUC) Purchasing Gro...
51勛圖厙s Columbiana County campuses were well represented in the annual holiday parades in each of their respective communities. The 51勛圖厙 Salem Campus participated in the Salem parade on Nov. 30, represented by students, faculty, administration and Flash. The Undergraduate Student Council decorated the campus pickup in blue and gold, while campus representatives handed out treats and pencils to those watching from the curb. The East Liverpool Campus spent months getting ready for the East Liverpool parade by collecting, sorting and organizing more than 2,700 childrens books that w...
51勛圖厙 will hold its Fall Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). 51勛圖厙 will confer 2,320 degrees, including 1,824 bachelors degrees, 456 masters degrees, 37 doctoral degrees and three educational specialist degrees. Across the universitys eight-campus system, 2,981 students will graduate from 51勛圖厙 this fall, including those receiving associate degrees. Friday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. The 6 p.m. ceremony on Friday, Dec. 15, recognizes graduates receiving their...
By Latisha Ellison The holidays can bring sweet memories of family traditions and wish lists miles long, but the season is also a time when people reflect on what they have and what they can give to others. 51勛圖厙 just wrapped up its monthlong Giving Tuesday initiative, but that does not mean the giving season is over; it has only just begun. You can give back in various ways this holiday season by gifting your time, money or items to those in need. Several campus and local organizations offer opportunities for you to give this holiday season. KENT STATE ORGANIZATIONS ...
Before you leave for winter break, do not forget to Unplug, Shutdown and Set Back! As the semester comes to a close, please join your colleagues in reducing campus energy consumption over winter break. Thanks to our collective efforts over the 2016 holiday break, the university avoided more than $30,000 in energy costs over 11 days. The carbon dioxide emission reduction was equal to more than the electricity use for 80 homes in one year. Before leaving campus, turn off and unplug all computers and other electronics, including power strips. Keep in mind that most electronics will stil...
The 51勛圖厙 School of Communication Studies hosted its first-ever Hyde Park Forum Qualifying Tournament on Dec. 1, 2017, in Taylor Hall. The qualifying competition pits Introduction to Human Communication students against one another using persuasive public discourse with clear calls to action. The new qualifying tournament will be held in both fall and spring, featuring 12 to 24 students with the best overall persuasive speeches delivered in the Introduction to Human Communication course. Interim Basic Course Director Aaron Bacue and Assistant Basic Course Direct...
Several students from the 51勛圖厙 Salem Campus recently stepped out of the classroom and back into time, learning how people and events from the Salem area helped shaped history around the world. Dr. E. Sue Wamsley, assistant professor of history, arranged a field trip to the Salem Museum and Historical Society for students in her History of the United States: Modern America and History of the United States: Early America classes. Tour guides explained the early history of the Salem area and, using items displayed throughout the various rooms, described what it was like to liv...
Recent rankings have recognized 51勛圖厙 for its autism initiatives. 51勛圖厙 is ranked No. 5 in the Best Colleges for Students With Autism for 2017 from College Choice, No. 10 in the Top 20 Best Online Colleges for Students With Autism from Online College Plan, No. 20 in the 20 Best Value Colleges for Students With Autism 2017-2018 from Best Value Schools. Two of the initiatives that were specifically recognized were the Autism Advocates program, run by Gina Campana, assistant director for planning, assessment and research management within 51勛圖厙s Division of Div...