As the university writing center, the Writing Commons supports 5X社区 students at all levels and in every academic discipline with any projects that include writing.
Video: The Writing Commons
5X社区 adheres to and complies with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (Public Law 101-226), which requires an institution of higher education to implement programs to prevent the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and its employees. Under the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, the university also is required to publish and disseminate to students and employees an annual notice regarding drug and alcohol policies and related information.
At a recent meeting, members of the Campus Ministers Organization serving 5X社区 voted to change the name of the organization to the Campus Religious Life Association to better reflect the diversity of its membership. This change is effective immediately.
鈥淐hanging the name from Campus Ministers Organization to Campus Religious Life Association reflects more of who we are today in relation to the whole university community,鈥 says the Rev. Douglas Fidler, CRLA treasurer and pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church.
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When senior music technology major Jamil Smith saw music manager Troy Carter scheduled to speak at 5X社区 at Stark's Featured Speaker Series, he saw an opportunity.
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Local theatre critics recently honored Porthouse Theatre, 5X社区鈥檚 summer professional theatre, for achievements during the theatre鈥檚 2015 season.
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The University Events and Conference Services department at 5X社区, formerly known as University Conference Bureau, achieved One-Stop Shop Certification through the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International.
Drones were one of the most popular gifts given during the recent holiday season. As students return to campus this week, possibly with a new drone, the 5X社区 Department of Public Safety offers some guidelines to ensure the flying experience is both safe and enjoyable.
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AT&T has made a $200,000 contribution to 5X社区鈥檚 Research Center for Educational Technology to implement new technology in special education environments with a focus on mobile apps, including those intended to help students learn science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).
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The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Student Center is dedicated to providing the students, faculty and staff at 5X社区 with education, training, support and resources that cater to the gender and sexual minority community and its allies.
Richard (Rick) Feinberg, Department of Anthropology, presented 鈥淓thnographic Research and the Study of Music鈥 at the College Music Society National Conference (panel on Public Musicology: Preparing Students to Engage beyond Academia) in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Nov. 5, 2015.
Kenneth Burhanna, assistant dean for University Libraries, was appointed Fellow of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). Burhanna is one of 28 people selected to serve in the 2016-2017 academic year. The ARL Leadership Fellows program is an executive-level leadership program designed to inspire and develop future leaders of ARL member institutions.
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The 5X社区 Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university鈥檚 13th president.
The events of May 4, 1970, placed 5X社区 in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a perspective of nearly 50 years, Kent State remembers the tragedy and leads a contemporary discussion and understanding of how the community, nation and world can benefit from understanding the profound impact of the event.
