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CARES Center Giving Tree ornament

‘If You Give It to Us, It Goes to Students’

From Nov. 27-Dec. 15, the Giving Tree in the Kent State CARES Center provides and easy way to anyone to help Kent State students in need. 

Tags: CARES Center, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life, Students First, Kent Student Center

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Vitalant blood donation

IN A FLASH: Vital Donations, Vital Scholarships

Your blood donations this week help two ways, by saving lives and funding Kent State scholarships.

Tags: Student Life, scholarships, Blood Drive, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Baby shower for birth manikin

Salem Nursing Lab Welcomes New Birthing Simulator And Its Baby

To welcome its new birthing manikin and the infant it delivers, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing department held a baby shower complete with games, snacks, gifts and decorations.

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I PROMISE School fourth graders from Akron, Ohio will learn about the brain at 鶹ý's Brain Health Research Institute

I PROMISE Fourth Graders to Take Over Kent State’s Brain Health Research Institute

鶹ý’s Brain Health Research Institute on Wednesday, Nov. 29, will welcome 94 fourth-grade students from Akron, Ohio’s I PROMISE School for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology. 

Tags: University News, Research and Science , Student Life, Community and Society, Community Impact

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Winter ornaments created with Kent State's waterjet cutter

IN A FLASH: Working in a Waterjet Wonderland

Students can create holiday decor using a state-of-the-art waterjet cutter. 

Tags: DI Hub, Arts & Culture, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive

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Kent State senior fashion merchandising major Mackenzie Karsten of Clarkston, Michigan, an intern for the Kent State Women's Center, looks over donations for this year's university coat drive.

Winter Coat and Clothing Drive Ongoing Through Dec. 15

From now through Dec. 15, 鶹ý is collecting clean, gently used or new items of warm clothing for all ages, including coats, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters, as part of its Winter Coat and Clothing Drive. 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact, Organizational Sustainability

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Brian Gliba

Iraq Veteran Finds Support in Facing PTSD, Brain Trauma While Seeking Degree

Brian Gliba, who left the Army as a captain, says he feels that Kent State supports veterans and has helped set him up for success.

Tags: Student Life, Students First, Center for Adult and Veteran Services, Student Accessibility Services

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Student standing in front of exhibit at You've Got Options exhibit

“You’ve Got Options” Exhibit Showcases Connection Between Self-Expression, Design And Mental Health

The relationship between college students and mental health remains important as students may experience stress and burnout due to strenuous routines and other factors. Kent State’s current mental health campaign has allowed a university-wide discussion regarding mental health and the stigmas associated with talking about it. 

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David Zachrich poses with class after winning the 2023 Outstanding Teaching Award

The Heart of Teaching

After decades as a pastor, David Zachrich had a sudden and dramatic reevaluation of his life. A life-threatening heart attack 15 years ago forced him to step back and reconsider his path. Zachrich’s cardiologist challenged him to find something to do that he enjoyed. Zachrich immediately thought of teaching, something he very much wanted to do as a second career, and now he's won an award for it.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Profiles

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Team Sri Lanka took first place in Kent State's annual International Cook-off Nov. 17, 2023.

More Than 400 People Shared Food, Fun and Recipes at the International Cook-Off

The International Cook-Off Competition, the Office of Global Education's signature event, was held during International Education Week and featured food and beverages from around the world.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Global Reach, Diverse Kent State

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