On Oct. 2, 1950, Walton D. Clarke (then director of the radio program at 5X社区) announced, 鈥淲KSU now signs on the air,鈥 as he threw the switch sending WKSU鈥檚 signal out over the airwaves for the first time. This year, WKSU celebrates 65 years on-air and looks forward to a new era broadcasting the best in news, information and other public radio programming throughout Northeast Ohio. To mark the anniversary, the station is planning a series of public events throughout the region. What began with a 10-watt transmitter broadcasting 25 hours of programming each week has gr...
5X社区 at Salem welcomed the James and Coralie Centofanti family, as well as community members, to campus to celebrate the completion of renovations to the health and sciences wing, now known as Centofanti Hall. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 23, marking the opening of the renovated second floor of the building. 鈥淭his space makes our campus shine,鈥 noted Dr. Steve Nameth, dean of the Kent State Columbiana County campuses. 鈥淢ore importantly, this space gives our students access to the latest technology and opportunities to ap...
Ten faculty finalists were chosen from a group of more than 250 nominations for this year鈥檚 48th Annual 5X社区 Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award. The three recipients of the award will receive a $1,500 cash prize and a crystal apple. They also will be honored at the University Teaching Council Conference luncheon on Friday, Oct. 23. Each year, the Kent State Alumni Association recognizes Kent State鈥檚 outstanding faculty members by awarding three nominated educators with the Distinguished Teaching Award. The Distinguished Teaching Award is the most prestigious...
5X社区鈥檚 College of Public Health was awarded a $357,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through its Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to fund Project AWARE Kent, a three-year Mental Health First Aid program. The new program will educate more than 700 Kent State faculty, staff and students about mental health and substance-use disorders. Project AWARE Kent is a collaborative effort between Kent State, the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Portage County and multiple Kent community behavioral health agencies to reduce th...
5X社区鈥檚 College of Education, Health and Human Services will honor seven distinguished alumni at its sixth annual Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. in the 5X社区 Hotel and Conference Center. Tickets for the event are $40 per person and include hors d鈥檕euvres, followed by a sit-down meal. The sixth class in the 2015 College of Education, Health and Human Services鈥 Hall of Fame includes: Centennial Alumni Award: Violet Bica-Ross Violet Bica-Ross or Vi, as she is known to many, grew up in Alliance, Ohio. She received her bachelor鈥檚 degre...
5X社区 at Stark Interim Dean Denise Seachrist and Facilities Manager Brian Gardner recently presented Ed Roth and Vicki Haines, Aultman Health Foundation鈥檚 president and senior vice president, respectively, along with Aultman Hospital鈥檚 Chief Nursing Officer Anne Gunther, with a copy of the Kent State Board of Trustees鈥 resolution that recognizes the Aultman Health Foundation for their generous support of the campus鈥檚 Science and Nursing Building. The Aultman Nursing Simulation Laboratory and Aultman Student Study Area, located in the new building, have been named in honor of...
5X社区 at Salem recently held a reunion to celebrate 30 years of offering radiology technology degrees on its campus, bringing together faculty, alumni, current students and members of the local medical community. In welcoming the guests to the anniversary event, Jan Gibson, senior program director of the Kent Salem radiology programs, acknowledged the foresight of those who started the programs and related the historical chain of events that helped the program evolve into one of excellence and high standards. 鈥淔or the Kent State Salem radiologic technology progra...
Each week, sports columnist and Northeast Ohio legend Terry Pluto brings his talents to WKSU. 鈥淢orning Edition鈥 host Amanda Rabinowitz is his regular partner, engaging the audience with insights, predictions and general observations on the health, well-being and success of the region鈥檚 beloved teams. Despite a general lack of championship rings, Cleveland sports franchises inspire fans who are recognized for their loyalty and enthusiasm. On Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m., Pluto and Rabinowitz bring their show live to the Hudson Library & Historical Society (located in Hud...
Fashion shows usually mean glamour, beauty and elegance. For nearly 400 5X社区 at Stark students, faculty, staff and Canton community members, this concept now carries a greater meaning. In early September, an on-campus casting call for female models attracted 21 Kent State Stark students. Before the ladies were fitted with exotic dresses designed by Korto Momulu, a Project Runway season five competitor, the coordinators of the UNCHAINED Fashion Team discussed the importance of the show for which they had volunteered. The Columbus, Ohio-based company brings awareness to hu...