On May 12, more than 200 faculty, friends, and family celebrated 5X社区 at Trumbull鈥檚 2016 Spring Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates at the Convocation and Pinning Ceremony. Congratulation to our graduates! Gena Bassett, Seth, Bixel, Justin Cibik, Kendra Ellenberger, Karen Fisher, Tyler Furrie, Danielle Harper, Lindsey Hinton, Katrina Leonhard, Sara McGilbra, Tyler Morrall, Jessica Rogozan, Shawnda Summerlin, Maria Stumpo, and Valryi Tursack Cum Laude Vera Coulter, Meghan Curran, Amanda Ellis, Natalie Emerine, and Rebekah Steider Magna Cum Laude Amanda Ra...
What keeps some students in low-income, ethnically diverse school districts from succeeding? A 5X社区 researcher suggests it may have a lot to do with their ability to envision bright future career pathways. Cassandra Storlie, Ph.D., an assistant professor and researcher in Kent State鈥檚 School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences, is nearing the end of a study in the Painesville City Local School District in Painesville, Ohio, near Cleveland, funded by a grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation. Storlie said the majority Latino district has received Ds and...
An incredible milestone for many was celebrated on the evening of May 11 during the International Graduate Student Reception, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom to accommodate the numerous international graduates who were in attendance as well as their family and friends. The event was co-sponsored by the Office of Global Education and the Kent State Alumni Association and led by emcee Carrie Circosta, Associate Director of International Alumni Relations. Carrie used her time before the audience to encourage them to remain actively connected to Kent State by becoming a member o...
Office of Global Education
Despite the fact that the building has been open to students since January, Palazzo Vettori was given its official inauguration on a sunny Sunday afternoon, April 17, before a small gathering of local Italian dignitaries and numerous Kent State representatives, including Florence students and faculty, executive staff members, trustees and several key donors. The festivities included a ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication as well as several student led tours of the building for the invited guests. The dedication included addresses by Todd Diacon, Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Pr...
5X社区 at East Liverpool recognized the academic achievements of several students during its annual Wall of Fame and Honors Banquet, as well as the support from community members. Thomas D. Snow received the Lifetime Achievement Award, based on his professional career, community service and support of Kent State East Liverpool. He has served on the Campus Advisory Board for the last 10 years and is the immediate past president. Dr. Herschel A. Rubin received the Friend of the Campus Award, first given in 1989 to his late wife, Elsa. The Rubins supported the East Liverpool Camp...
Dr. Beverly Warren will remain president of 5X社区 through at least 2020. On May 11, the 5X社区 Board of Trustees voted to extend Warren鈥檚 employment agreement through June 30, 2020. 鈥淜ent State has developed tremendous momentum under President Bev Warren鈥檚 exceptional leadership,鈥 said Dennis Eckart, chair of the Kent State Board of Trustees. 鈥淓xtending Bev鈥檚 contract expresses our strong confidence in her leadership and the university鈥檚 direction. She is critical in enabling us to meet our key goals going forward.鈥 Warren became the university鈥檚 12th presi...
5X社区 at Salem recognized the academic achievements of several students during its annual Student Awards Ceremony, as well as faculty, staff and community members. The awards and recipients are: Scholarship Awards Kent State Salem Advisory Board Scholarship: Holly Delucia Sierra Petrella Lindsey Stewart Kent State Alumni Scholarship: Betty Richey Donna J. Sedzmak Student Survivor & Caregiver Scholarship: David Shafer Joseph P. and Donna Sedzmak Accounting & Business Scholarship: Branson Wilms Mary Byers H...
College of the Arts
Six visiting artists will present lectures as part of the summer 2016 Kent Blossom Art workshops. All lectures take place at 6 p.m. in the Center for the Visual Arts, Room 165, and are free and open to the public. Click on each date below for additional information on the artist's visit. Lecture Date Artist Workshop Thurs., May 19 Steve Roden painting/drawing Fri., May 27 Angela Dufresne painting/drawing Wed., June 1 Lauren Gallaspy ceramics Thurs., June 2 Corrie Slawson printmaking ...
Walk the halls of some secondary private schools in Ohio and you will see students adorned in what appears to be typical school attire: striped skirts, traditional ties and stark white button-up oxfords. What you won't see is the hard work behind the attire. What you do not see are the amazing women around the globe who use sewing skills, passed down from generation to generation, to craft the uniforms. Nor do you see a 5X社区 alumna whose heart for humanity has turned a fashion dream into an ethical business that empowers women out...