5X社区 has been named a Military Friendly庐 School by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs庐, STEM JobSM and Military Spouse, for the seventh year in a row. In addition, this is the fifth year that 5X社区 at Tuscarawas has held the elite title. Kent State at Ashtabula has been recognized for four years. The latest designation puts Kent State in the top 20 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to embrace a commitment to student veterans, both in the classroom and after graduation. 鈥淭his is a major poin...
Kent Campus
5X社区 President Beverly Warren delivered her first State of the University address on Nov. 19 in the Kent Student Center Kiva. Kent State faculty, staff, students and members of the community were invited to attend the event, which was themed 鈥淐elebrating Today, Imagining Tomorrow.鈥 WATCH the Full video HERE ...
College of Communication & Information
The School of Communication Studies Colloquium Series will continue on Friday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. in Taylor Hall, room 146, with a presentation by Dr. Cat Goodall, associate professor. The title of Goodall鈥檚 research is 鈥淎udience and Message Variables Moderating Emotional Reactions to Local News Coverage of Alcohol-Related Crimes, Accidents and Injuries.鈥 Goodall will discuss the role of fear and anger that comes from news stories, specifically in alcohol related crimes, accidents and injuries, and how people attribute the blame solely on individual or larger societal factors. She explains...
5X社区 at Salem is holding its annual Undergraduate Research Conference on Dec. 11. This event recognizes students for their research and allows them to showcase their learning through oral presentations, panel discussions, poster presentations or creative performances. Registration for the event begins at 8:30 a.m. and a keynote speaker will address the audience at 11:30 a.m. in the Lecture Hall. Lunch and award presentations will follow. The conference is open to all undergraduates in any discipline and in any for-credit course at the Salem campus. Faculty judges evaluat...
There are just a few days left in the 5X社区 2015 United Way Campaign. The campaign runs from Nov. 1-25. The United Way focuses its attention on the common good in the areas of education, income and health. It really is easy to donate. To make a donation to Kent State鈥檚 United Way Campaign, go to FlashLine / University Resources / Giving Back and click on the United Way Pledge link.. As always, there are a large number of philanthropic areas that need your donation. It is our hope that you will designate to an area for which you have great passion. In direct alignment wit...
We are coming to the end of another year. What has gone well and what would you like to change? Are you trying to "survive" the holiday season or is there joy in the preparation and experience? Perhaps you have experienced loss in the past year or feel a sense of discouragement only more pronounced by the holiday season. Please join our Dec. 8 Lunch and Learn, when we will explore stress, goals, life transition, managing the holidays and preparing for a new year with optimism and expectation! This lunch-and-learn program is sponsored by the Division of Human Resources and its wellness pa...
Anyone who missed the chance to "Know Your Numbers" during the Open Enrollment and Wellness Fairs held on each 5X社区 campus has one more opportunity on Dec. 10 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Register today while appointments are still available. All full-time, benefits-eligible employees qualify for a free annual health screening. You do not have to be covered by one of the university health plans. In preparation for the health screening, participants must fast for 8-10 hours before their onsite screening. Please note that the blood draw is via a simple finger stick. Confident...