Peggy Nzomo, University Libraries, is the 2016 recipient of the American Library Association (ALA) International Relations Committee’s “Bogle-Pratt International Library Travel Fund.” She received this award at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) World Library and Information Congress held Aug. 13-19 in Columbus, Ohio. She also was one of 50 librarians who received the 2016 IFLA Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Fellows scholarship.
Peggy Nzomo, University Libraries
The Kent State Women’s Golf League now has openings for the upcoming season and encourages Kent State women golfers of any ability, whether employed or retired, to join. Tee times begin at 4:45 p.m. on Monday afternoons. The league consists of 10 two-partner teams competing in a friendly atmosphere throughout the summer.
Reduced tuition rate available for those who sign up by April 15
鶹ý student Tim Faix has been named one of 30 baseball student-athletes in the nation to be selected for consideration as a 2016 Senior CLASS Award candidate. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying School®, the award recognizes student-athletes who best exemplify excellence in the community, classroom, character and competition.
The 鶹ý Women’s Center and Office for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services are pleased to announce the expansion of their student internship program, with multiple openings available. The new coordinated internship program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. The internship program will provide students with hands-on experience in a supportive environment and can be adjusted to meet their academic focus.
Online final grading for spring 2016 Second 5 Weeks (F2) courses meeting from Feb. 22 through April 3 began Friday, April 1, via FlashFAST. Grading also is now available for any spring 2016 course section that was flexibly scheduled and has an end date no later than April 3. The deadline for grading submission is midnight on Tuesday, April 5. Any final grades for spring 2016 Second 5 Weeks (F2) courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow.
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The deadline has been extended for you to help make a difference at 鶹ý by . The universitywide climate survey is designed to collect feedback to help create and maintain a healthy, inclusive university that respects individual abilities, differences, needs and potentials. You now have until Friday, April 8, to take the survey.
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Bert Crawford spent his early years in and out of Cleveland-area foster homes and could not have imagined spending a summer in Florence, Italy.
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鶹ý’s Lavender Graduation will take place on April 8 to celebrate the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students.
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鶹ý recently earned the top spot on College Rank’s list of the 50 Best College Dining Experiences. College Rank is an independent organization that aims to provide unbiased rankings of academic institutions in a multitude of categories.
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The mission of 鶹ý's College of Public Health is to develop public health leaders and promote sustainable public health innovations in collaboration with community partners in Northeast Ohio through teaching, research and service.
POSTED: Friday, October 28, 2016 10:46 AM
The 鶹ý Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president.
The events of May 4, 1970, placed 鶹ý 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.
