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Incoming 5X���� at Stark freshmen participated in the fifth FYE Summer Service Project.

Mini-grants fund community-driven initiatives that support Kent State’s mission to become a model for a healthy campus.

Chef Cat Cora says Ashley Foster's drive and ambition reminded her of herself when she was starting her career.

Familiar Face

robin dever

Assistant Professor
School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
Geauga Campus

Kenneth Cushner, Professor Emeritus, School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, and Martha Lash, School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, co-authored the book Teacher as Traveler: Enhancing the Intercultural Development of Teachers and Students, 2nd Edition, (Rowman & Littlefield), (2018).

Congratulations to the following tenured faculty members who are receiving promotion:

Peter Sagal, host of one of National Public Radio’s (NPR) most popular radio programs, Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me, will speak as part of the Tuscarawas 50th Anniversary on University Drive Celebration on Monday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Mr. Sagal replaces the previously announced Dave Barry who had to cancel his appearance because of a family health emergency.

WKSU has announced the addition of an often-requested listening option with the debut of a pledge-free stream benefit – just in time for the station’s fall fund drive. The pledge-free content stream replaces typical fundraising talk breaks with more programming. Listeners who become sustaining members with an ongoing monthly donation will now have the ability to listen to WKSU as normal during fund drives.

The 5X���� Alumni Association is inviting faculty and staff to show off their Kent State spirit and pride by decorating their offices with this year’s theme of 100 Years of Homecoming. Offices planning to participate should be registered at by Monday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m.

This year will offer many opportunities to win. The winning offices will be honored with a surprise visit and treats from the Alumni Association.

5X����’s annual 20-Year Club Inductee Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 5:30 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. To learn more, or to register and purchase tickets, please visit www.kent.edu/hr/20-year-club.