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The Performing Arts Center at �鶹��ý – Tuscarawas has two upcoming shows that promise to delight audiences and get the whole family into the holiday spirit. Christmas in the Air is a spectacular holiday song and dance variety show coming Tuesday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m. and Luminare Christmas brings its electrifying blend of rock and festive cheer on Thursday, December 19th at 7:30 p.m.Christmas in the Air is a first-class family ‘snow globe come to life’ experience, featuring a cast of awe-inspiring synchronized high-kicking Rockette-style dancers, along with ...

While sorting through her email messages last year, Treasure Reynolds came across a message that offered a chance to study abroad, in Ireland. She dismissed it. “When I first read the email, I thought that there was absolutely no possible way that I could go,” she shared. “But that mindset changed after advising appointments and talking to others about the opportunity. They helped me see the possibilities.” With that support and guidance, Reynolds found herself spending nine days in Ireland last May as part of a class for human development and family science (HDFS) students. She...

Three Kent State Salem faculty members, representing three different subjects, joined forces to explore student and teacher experiences with the Hyflex course format, focusing on its flexibility and impact on student success and engagement.Collaborating on this research project were Dr. Rachael Blasiman, associate professor of psychology; Dr. Sheren Farag, assistant professor of horticulture; and Kristine Harrington, associate lecturer of English. The three were the first Kent State faculty members to study and implement the Hyflex  method, with each earning Gold and Platinum awards ...

 The Summit Professor of Learning Technologies and Professor of Educational Technology, Richard Ferdig, Ph.D., has had a multitude of students come through his courses. His passion for teaching never wavers though. Every day is a new one for him. Each student has different preconceived notions, different goals and different reasons for joining his class.  “Learning is often interrupted by personal issues ranging from illnesses, friendships and getting married,” Ferdig told Kent State Today. “There are a lot of things that happen, and I think that’s the complexity of teaching, but the...

Brain Health Research InstituteBHRI Director Discusses Plans for the Next Five Years at the RED Townhall �鶹��ý’s Division of Research and Economic Development recently held its quarterly Townhall meeting on September 25, 2024. One of the main topics of discussion at the Townhall was the Brain Health Research Institute’s recent successful five-year review. Dr. Michael Lehman, the BHRI’s Inaugural Director, spoke about the upcoming changes to the current structure of the institute and shared the institute’s goals for the next five years. Dr. Lehman: “I would like t...

“When you visit universities that feature large marching bands, all of them have a facility like this,” said �鶹��ý President Todd Diacon. On Nov. 18, he and other campus members got their first look at the newly renovated Kent State Ice Arena, which now houses a state-of-the-art space for the Marching Golden Flashes. The renovations transformed part of the ice arena into a dedicated facility for the marching band, which has grown by an incredible 155% in the last five years to its current level of 265 student musicians.“Having a first-class rehearsal space will aid in...