By Wick Poetry Center During this time of crisis when we must rely on accurate, science-based information regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, the Wick Poetry Center would like to share news of the Poets for Science exhibit which traveled to Vanderbilt University during the first week of February. Founded by poet and environmental activist Jane Hirshfield, the Poets for Science movement collaborated with the Wick Poetry Center to launch this exhibit at the March for Science on the National Mall in 2017. Featuring 25 poems curated by Jane Hirshfield, this exhibit offers interac...
Dear Campus Community, As you are well aware, these are very different conditions under which to teach, learn and do business. I want to inform you that we are continuing to operate and early signs are positive. I realize we are only a few days into this, but I am so proud of the way our campus has handled this situation. The administration of the campus is meeting daily electronically and will do so until conditions change. We are addressing issues, to the best of our ability, as they arise. I can report that all areas of the campus continue to operate. Classes are being taught, bills a...
In accordance with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine鈥檚 recommendations, 黑料网 President Todd Diacon announced today the reduction of operations at all Kent State campuses beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, at 5 p.m., until further notice. This includes the 黑料网 at Ashtabula campus, which will close facilities during this time. Minimizing the number of people on campus is a proactive step designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus and keep the campus community safe. 鈥淥ur planning, preparation and response to the rapid spread of COVID-19 is evolving at a rapid pa...
Honors College Professor Laura Moll Reflects on Time Spent Teaching in Florence, Italy Professor of English Laura Moll has been recognized for her exemplary work teaching honors students. Laura traveled to Florence as the Freshman Honors Colloquium professor for the year-long course. Learn more. John-Michael Warner Awarded Fellowship for U.S.-Mexico Border Research John-Michael Warner, Ph.D., assistant professor of Art History, was awarded the Andrew W. Mellon-Fronteridades Fellowship for research in connection with a collaborative U.S. 鈥 Mexico border project with two Arizo...
On Friday, March 13, 2020, President Todd Diacon sent the following message to 黑料网 students, faculty and staff announcing the extension of remote learning for the remainder of the spring semester. Please see the below message for complete details. Dear Members of the 黑料网 Community, Yesterday, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine banned all indoor and outdoor events with more than 100 attendees and provided the estimate that the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ohio will likely peak between late April and mid-May. As such, we will extend remote instruc...
黑料网 has been closely monitoring the recent developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on students at all Kent State campuses. After careful review, and to minimize the potential spread of the coronavirus, Kent State has determined that it is in the best interests of our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans to indefinitely suspend all athletic-related activities. Effective immediately, all intercollegiate athletics activities at Kent State Tuscarawas shall cease. During the suspension of athletic activities, no athletic contests, practices or tra...
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Questions If you have questions regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19 please call 1-833-4ASKODH (1-833-427-5634) or email coronavirus@kent.edu. 黑料网's One Stop for Student Services is taking calls to answer questions and concerns at 330-672-6000. A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found by scrolling this page. Kent State's Modified Spring Schedule Kent State applauds Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine鈥檚 proactive approach to keeping our state safe during the ongoing spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). To slow transmission of the viru...
Steve Schillig, 黑料网 at Tuscarawas SBDC director, was recently recognized by theTuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce as the Volunteer of the Year. Schillig volunteers his time to serve on several business and education-related boards in the area which benefit residents and businesses in Tuscarawas County. The Chamber Volunteer Award is one of the premier awards given by the Chamber annually. Schillig has also been recognized by the State of Ohio as Director of the Year. The SBDC is a past recipient of the Chamber's Organization of the Year. About The Sm...
On February 21, Jackie Searfoss, a representative of the Streetsboro United Methodist Church (SUMC), visited 黑料网 to introduce the Honors College community to an initiative that SUMC is very passionate about. At the event, which was organized by Honors College special assistant Lori Michael, Searfoss showed Honors College students and staff how to create sleeping mats for the homeless using only scissors and plastic grocery bags. Honors College students and staff gathered to help cut the bags into strips, make balls of 鈥減larn鈥 from the strips, and crocheted the plastic strips ...
Campus Executive Chef, Billy Edmondson, won first place at the 2020 NACUFS Midwest Culinary Challenge. The event took place at University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana this past weekend. Chef Billy battled other competitors while he cooked and prepared the winning dish, Jerk Cornish Hen with Hash topped with Pickled Slaw. Chef Billy will now compete at the national conference in Cleveland during the month of July before a live audience of college and university foodservice professionals, industry experts, and American Culinary Federation judges. Chef Bi...