College of Communication & Information
Congratulations to senior communication studies major Amanda Bevington for being named the 2015 Homecoming Queen. The announcement occurred during half-time of the Homecoming game against the Miami RedHawks on Oct. 3. In addition to Bevington, senior communication studies major Hannah Firsdon was also a part of the 2015 Homecoming court. The 2015 Homecoming King is Terry Hugo III, a business administration major. Alumni, students, faculty and staff enjoyed a fun-filled Homecoming weekend that included a parade, hospitality tents, open houses, the annual Bowman Cup 5K and much more. ...
College of Communication & Information
On Friday, Sept. 18, The School of Communication Studies hosted an International Student Orientation in Taylor Hall. Students from all backgrounds 鈥 from South Korea, to China, to Europe 鈥 all came together for an informative evening to help them get better acclimated to the communication studies program. Miao Liu, the international student advisor and liaison for the School of Communication Studies led the meeting as she introduced faculty, staff members and newly-admitted students all to the ins-and-outs of the School of Communication Studies. 鈥淚 was an international student myself,...
"Dear Monarch" is a poem written by Mrs. Vesia's Preschool Class at the Kent State University Child Development Center in collaboration with Wick Poetry Center intern, Victoria Bracher. "Dear Monarch" is part of the Traveling Stanzas project and was installed in recognition of the groundbreaking ceremony for the College of Arts and Sciences' Integrated Science Building on October 2, 2015. The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to advancing the collaboration between the sciences and humanities. "Dear Monarch" was designed by Alison Farone, graduate of Kent State University's School of Vi...
Kent State University Police announce the indictments of two suspects for setting fire to two Kent State ROTC vans parked near Terrace Hall on the Kent Campus on Feb. 23, 2015. Emilio O. Vidal, 23, of Broadview Heights, Ohio, and Evan M.K. Ecklund, 20, of Lakewood, Ohio, have been indicted. Each faces two counts of arson, a fourth-degree felony, and two counts of vandalism, a fifth-degree felony. Both suspects are currently in custody at the Portage County Jail. The case remains under investigation, and police are unable to provide further d...
Immediately following the groundbreaking for the new Integrated Sciences Building, join us for a showcase of science and technology demonstrations, along with refreshments, music and fun, on the Student Green from 2:30-4:30. See demonstrations from the science departments including Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and the Liquid Crystal Institute. Dean Blank's display will show the nexus between science and the humanities. When: Oct. 2 from 2:30-4:30 Where: The Student Green, ...
Kent State University is showing its support for Lesbian, Gay, Transgender and Bisexual (LGBT) student-athletes via a new video that champions the national You Can Play Project. The video鈥檚 release will be promoted on the university鈥檚 social media channels beginning Oct. 1, which marks the start of National LGBT History Month. Kent State President Beverly Warren, Athletic Director Joel Nielsen and more than a dozen student-athletes are featured in the video, which promotes inclusion across the campus community while encouraging athletes to take part in sports with th...
Regional Academic Center Hosts Majors and Jobs Fair Tuesday, October 4, 2016 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Rooms 113/115 Learn about majors Meet employers hiring now Network with your future career Dress in business attire Bring copies of your resume Kent State students and community members are welcome! Any business interested in participating should complete this form and send it to LuAnn Coldwell, Career Adviser, lcoldwel@kent.edu ...
Kent State University at East Liverpool officially opened the James & Margaret Locke Occupational Therapy Facility during a dedication ceremony on Sept. 25. Located at 134 W. Fifth St., the house was the former residence of the late James and Margaret Locke, well-known and beloved community leaders who owned and operated James Locke Jewelers in East Liverpool for more than 45 years. The house was donated to the local university by James and Keith Locke, to perpetuate the memory of their parents. The Locke House will be used as a learning laboratory for students enrolled in the occu...