The presidents of 5X社区 and Hanoi University have signed an agreement that will partner the universities in a student exchange program and will allow a collaboration with Kent State鈥檚 campus in Florence, Italy. Kent State President Beverly Warren and Hanoi President Nguyen Dinh Luan signed the historic agreement Sept. 8 on the second floor of the Kent Campus Library. Hanoi University was established in 1959 and specializes in languages and tourism. Todd Diacon, Kent State鈥檚 senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, visited Hanoi University in May al...
5X社区 at Stark is proud to host the Gallery 6000 exhibit, entitled Vista Botanica. The exhibit, which is open to the public, is on display through October 30 in the Conference Center Dining Room, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. Viewing hours (weekdays only) may vary depending upon other events scheduled in the Dining Room. Visitors to the exhibit should call 330-244-3300 in advance to confirm available viewing time. Gallery 6000 is a collaboration between local artists and Kent State Stark, showcasing art of various media throughout the year. Vista Botanica features...
WKYC TV reporter Will Ujek discovered the difference between watching football and kicking the winning field goal, as he transformed from a fan to a player for the day. As part of his quest to learn a new talent, Ujek reached out to April Goss, one of 5X社区鈥檚 Golden Flashes Kickers. Goss joined the team in 2012 and had plenty of advice for Ujek. Ujek gets a few bumps and bruises before his moment of triumph. Photo Credit: WKYC TV ...
The 5X社区 Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting Wednesday, Sept. 9. The Board is scheduled to convene at 3 p.m. in the George Urban Board of Trustees Conference Room, which is located on the second floor of the Kent Campus Library. Trustees will retire into executive session/working lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Alumni Suite to consider specific topics as provided for under Ohio鈥檚 鈥淪unshine Law.鈥 Board committees will meet as follows: Committee of the Whole 鈥 8-10 a.m. in the Urban Conference Room. Academi...
5X社区 at Stark will present an informational lecture on Thursday, Sept. 17 to honor Constitution Day, which recognizes the formation and adoption of the United States Constitution and all U.S. citizens, whether by birth or naturalization. Following a flag ceremony, held at the campus flagpole near the Frank Avenue entrance, a lecture led by a Kent State Stark professor, will take place in the Library, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. These events are free and open to the public. The schedule is as follows: Flag Ceremony 9 a.m. ...
Welcome to all new freshmen in the Department of Biological Sciences! You are invited to our annual freshmen meet and greet; this provides a chance to meet faculty, learn about programs, and speak with representatives of our departmental student organizations. The event is: Sept 8th from 6-7:30pm in Cunningham 101 ...
The Aeronautics Department from 5X社区鈥檚 College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will host its 19th Aviation Heritage Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 5X社区 Airport, located at 4020 Kent Road in Stow, Ohio. This family-friendly fair will feature vintage aircraft, military vehicles, experienced speakers and pilots, airplane and hot air balloon rides and more. Free parking will be available at the airport and the Stow-Kent Shopping Center. A donation of $5 per person or $10 p...
The 3rd annual Kent State water symposium is Oct 14 and 15 2015. The theme this year is: WATER IN A CHANGING CLIMATE: REGIONAL TO GLOBAL ISSUES Details about the event can be found at: www.kent.edu/water. Our keynote speaker is Richard Alley, Ph.D., Evan Pugh Professor, Department of Geosciences, The Pennsylvania State University. Alley is one of the world鈥檚 top experts on natural and anthropogenic forcing of climate change from the Pleistocene era to the present. The event is free and open to the public; you can register at www.kent.edu/wate...