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The ºÚÁÏÍø Board of Trustees adopted a 10-year facilities master plan that embarks on a $1 billion transformative journey of the Kent Campus to better serve the needs of students and the entire Kent State community. The plan enhances the welcoming feel of the university’s iconic Front Campus and genuine sense of place, elevates inclusive healthy living-learning environments, links a campus-wide series of spaces focused on innovation and expands the dynamic synergy with the city of Kent. The master plan would be implemented in three phases over the next decade, and would guide...

Batman is coming to ºÚÁÏÍø. In fact, so are Birdman, Betelgeuse and Vulture. Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton will return to the campus he once walked as a student while dreaming about making it big in Hollywood. The leading man who has inspired millions in iconic roles on the big screen will now inspire thousands of new Kent State graduates as he delivers the commencement address May 12 during Kent State’s university-wide Commencement ceremony. “Michael Keaton developed big dreams and a passion for bringing his characters to life that was sparked in part by his tim...

David Kaplan, Ph.D., Department of Geography, was elected vice president of the American Association of Geographers for 2018-2019. Dr. Kaplan, an American Geographical Society (AGS) councilor and editor of the society’s flagship Geographical Review journal, will automatically be elected as president for the 2019-2020 term, which will be followed by another term as past president in 2020-2021. He will succeed Dr. Sheryl Luzzadder-Beach of the University of Texas-Austin.   The American Geographical Society is a 21st-century learning society dedicated to the advancement of geographic t...

The world will never be less distracting than it is right now. Mindfulness practice involves changing attention habits. It uses ordinary perceptions to train your attention. Intrigued? Join us on Tuesday, March 27, at noon in Heer Hall or via livestream where mindfulness awareness coach Daron Larson from IMPACT Solutions will explore definitions of mindfulness, its scientifically supported benefits and clever ways to incorporate it into your life. This lunch-and-learn session is open to all full- and part-time employees. For employees participating in the We...

Join us for this informative lunch and learn on Tuesday, April 10, from noon-1 p.m. in Room 306, Kent Student Center. During this session, we will discuss the role of Social Security in retirement planning and the effect of the Windfall Elimination and Government Offset Provision as it relates to OPERS/STRS.  Our presenter will be Sean Deasy, CFP, ChFC, senior financial advisor for VALIC Financial Advisors Inc. Mr. Deasy will discuss and help you to be more informed about costs associated with retirement. He also will help attendees calculate the amount of income they will ne...

Health coaching is provided by Be Well Solutions as part of ºÚÁÏÍø's employee wellness program for all full-time, benefits-eligible employees on all campuses. Health coaching appointments are individualized, 30-minute sessions with a certified health coach with expertise in a variety of areas, including exercise, nutrition, stress management, tobacco cessation and general health. The next onsite health coaching dates will be Tuesday, April 3, and Thursday, April 19. All onsite sessions take place in Room 103, Heer Hall in the Emplo...

Familiar Face Deepraj Mukherjee Associate Professor Department of Economics Stark Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Teaching various undergraduate courses. My research is in the area of international trade and economic development. I particularly look into the expansion of multinational firms from the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) economies.  WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2012 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Waldorf University, Iowa LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Collegiality and student-friendly campus. I particularly...

New Face Erin Burke Academic Advisor I College of Communication and Information Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I advise journalism/mass communication students (PR, Digital Media, Journalism and Advertising). WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: October 2016 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: I worked as a graduate assistant for two years at Baldwin Wallace. I have also worked for Mystic Image Productions in Cleveland since February 2013. LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: I love the people and the atmosphere. Everyone is so welcoming and always willing to help...