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The Undeniably Kent State:  Actions Speak Louder Than Words town hall video is available for viewing online. Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty and staff who did not have the opportunity to attend the meeting or those who would like to view the event again can watch the video at www.kent.edu/strategicvisioning/undeniably-kent-state-town-hall. The meeting on Feb. 22, which took place at the Kent Student Center Ballroom Balcony, focused on the university’s Roadmap to a Distinctive Kent State, which includes the new branding campaign, the university’s core values and student-centered prioritie...

When a professor says no one has more fun teaching than he does – and the students cite the enthusiasm and passion for the material he teaches – that combination leads to award-winning honors.   Matthew Shank, associate lecturer in Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Department of English, recently won the Outstanding Teaching Award for helping his students succeed inside and outside the classroom. The Outstanding Teaching Award honors exceptional, nontenure-track and part-time faculty members at Kent State. Sponsored by the University Teaching Council, the awards are given each year to three facul...

Work in Progress: Continuing the wall framing and electrical rough-in in room 101, 104, & 223. Wall framing, electrical & plumbing rough-in continue in the new first floor restrooms. Electrical floor box layout and core drilling has begun in 223. Continuing the wall patch and repair in rooms with removed HVAC (Uni-vent) perimeter wall equipment. Looking forward: Start HVAC sheet metal ductwork on the first floor. Planned power outage on 3/19/2016 to make connections to new switchgear. Continue with sanitary and water rough-in in restrooms on the first floor. ...

Work in Progress: Work continues on the chilled water service lines in the 3rd floor east mechanical room. Work continues on the steam service in the 3rd floor west mechanical room. Installation of AHU#1 in the 3rd floor east mechanical room continues. Unit #4 duct tie in is scheduled for 3/14/2016 (7:00am-3:00pm). Demolition of duct banks in utility tunnels continues. Installation of new electrical & tele/data duct banks continues. Mud slabs have been poured in footers and water proofing has begun. Rebar for footers to start on 3/11/2016. Completed the Phoenix air va...

Whoever said laughter is the best medicine was certainly no fool. This seminar, held April Fools’ Day, Friday, April 1, from 9-10 a.m. at Heer Hall, Room 107, shares innovative research on using humor therapy to relieve stress, identifies physical symptoms of stress to promote awareness, and uses humor throughout the presentation to provide instant self-care. The workshop leader and presenter is Jinger Moore, PC, of Impact Solutions. This session also will be available by live streaming to all Â鶹´«Ã½'s Regional Campuses and to those individuals who would rather view from thei...

Visit the Ohio Public Employees Retirement site to Learn, Plan and Act based on several factors, including your specific retirement plan, age and desired income after retirement. Consider visiting the OPERS Retirees’ Publications Library to review a number of valuable resources related to retirement. Members of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio should visit the website at www.strsoh.org or call 888-227-7877. Email submissions can be sent to contactus@strsoh.org.  ...

Â鶹´«Ã½ researchers travel to India to study the neuroscience behind the ancient practice of analytic mediation. They hope to apply the findings to students in the west.     ...

Familiar Face Amber Wallace Assistant Director, Enrollment Management and Student Services Â鶹´«Ã½ at Stark JOB DESCRIPTION: Lead financial aid, cashiering and reception team WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: July 2010 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The University of Akron and Fifth Third Bank LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The people ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: Industry leader RESIDES IN: Akron, Ohio HOMETOWN: Urbancrest, Ohio EDUCATION: M.A. Higher Education Administration, the Univers...

New Face Bill McClung Business Manager College of the Arts Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide business and financial support for the College of the Arts. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: May 2015 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Lincoln College of Technology, Cleveland, Ohio LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Beautiful campus, great work environment and friendly people  ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: To work with a first-rate academic institution that maintains its commitment to excellence and community involvemen...