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David Kaplan, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Geography in the College of Arts and Sciences at ������, has been elected president of the American Association of Geographers (AAG), the premier academic and professional geography organization in the United States, for 2019-20.  “It is a huge honor for me to lead the flagship organization for geography,” said Dr. Kaplan, who previously served as vice president of the association. “Not only is the American Association of Geographers the largest geography organization in the United States, it is also the most important ...

Several ������ departments have come together to produce Create Awareness, an art exhibit located on the first floor of the University Library that focuses on using art to depict the personal experiences of Kent State students, faculty and staff with mental illness. Create Awareness is a collaborative effort between the College of Public Health Center for Public Policy and Health’s Division of Mental Health and Substance Use, School of Art, University Libraries and Student Accessibility Services. It is part of the on-campus initiative Talk On, an online resource funded throug...

Best Buddies is just one example of the ways that ������ and the city of Kent are supporting each other. Best Buddies is an international nonprofit designed to foster real-life friendships between students and those in nearby communities with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The organization had a previous chapter at Kent State. After an inactive period, the club came back to campus thanks to Kent State senior Katie Mapus. “I have people in my family with IDD (intellectual and developmental disabilities), so it was always something that I’ve been around and v...

  A series of photographs by Dr. Jack Vazzana, associate professor of sociology, will be featured in an exhibit at the Kent State East Liverpool Art Gallery, located in the Mary Patterson Building. Titled “Gotcha,” the show opens with a reception on April 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. Vazzana is a visual sociologist whose pictures “explore iconic, existential meaning in American culture, challenging the viewer to see beyond the obvious.” This is his 14th show and his works emphasize the exciting world of giclee-digital photography. The “Gotcha” exhibit will be open to the public and displayed...

The Division of Information Technology began this year by establishing a new approach to how we provide service to the university applying the guiding theme, “EaaSy IT.” The acronym stands for “Everything as a Service plus YESability,” a comprehensive approach to daily operations in the division. Everything as a Service aims to benefit the business of the university as a whole and improve internal operations by continuing to provide efficient, discoverable, helpful, timely and available services. “YESability” stands for a “yes” attitude combined with ability. YESability means that we wil...

Summary report provided as community service to help businesses make data-driven decisions. A lack of skilled labor is one of the top hiring challenges that businesses in Stark and Wayne counties face, according to the results of a wage and benefits survey conducted by the Corporate University at ������ at Stark. More than 120 area companies completed the online survey, which was conducted in 2018. The summary report released by the Corporate University is being provided as a community service to area businesses to help officials make data-driven decisions regarding wage a...

������ has always been a place where breaking down barriers and changing the norm are encouraged and alumna Julia Montgomery Walsh serves as proof. Ms. Walsh passed away in 2003, but her work in business and finance continues to be recognized for the strides she made for women in her field. Ms. Walsh was featured recently on Bloomberg’s list of women who broke barriers in business over the last 150 years. “Walsh was the first woman to receive a B.S. in business administration at ������ and the first female graduate of the Harvard Business School’s advance...

Community Engaged Learning at ������ presented its 2018 Outstanding New Service Initiative Award to the Walls Community Garden. The garden was selected for the award for understanding the needs of the community and making a positive impact on ������, Walls Elementary School, where the garden is located, and the city of Kent. Walls Community Garden was started in the spring of 2018 at the elementary school as a way for the school and the community to collaborate. The idea was to provide growing space for people in Kent interested in gardening, while at t...