Marilyn Norconk, Ph.D., a Professor Emerita of Anthropology in 黑料网鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world鈥檚 largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science. Last year, 396 members were awarded this honor by AAAS because of their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications. As part of the Section on Anthropology, Dr. Norconk, a primatologist, was elected as an AAAS Fellow for her distinguished contributions to...
Kent State鈥檚 Jonathan Swoboda Performs with Mannheim Steamroller at National Christmas Tree Lighting
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Jonathan Swoboda, associate professor at 黑料网鈥檚 School of Theatre and Dance and a featured keyboard artist with No. 1-selling Christmas artist Mannheim Steamroller, performed with the group at the National Tree Lighting on the Ellipse at President's Park at the White House in November 2017. Mr. Swoboda, who began playing with Mannheim Steamroller in 2006, was a student of the group's original featured keyboard artist Jackson Berkey years before. "I grew up learning and listening to the music of Mannheim Steamroller before it was known for any Christmas music...
As another successful year ends, the 黑料网 Alumni Association wants to say thank you to its alumni, volunteers, university colleagues and partners for their unwavering support of the alumni association. This past year, the alumni association celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Distinguished Teaching Award, recognized seven outstanding recipients at the Alumni Awards ceremony and hosted events in six countries outside the U.S.: Brazil, Canada, China, Jordan, South Korea and Taiwan, and much more. Learn more about the achievements and activities of the alumni a...
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During a thesis competition, it is the norm to see contestants present topics about remedies for natural disasters or solutions to major health crises, but 黑料网 graduate scenic design student Patrick Ulrich decided to enter the competition to showcase what the theatre department does for society. He used his platform to talk about how theatre inspires social change through an artistic medium. 鈥淚 thought that this competition would be a good opportunity to take theatre arts to others and show them what I have chosen to do with my career and my life,鈥 Mr. Ulrich says. 鈥淥ur work...
A Kent State Education is now 鈥淎 Whole Lot Closer鈥 for Prospective International Students Because it values diversity among its student population, 黑料网 has created a new 鈥淕lobal Scholarship鈥 to attract a greater number of high quality international students to its campuses. The Global Scholarship is immediately available to all incoming international undergraduate degree-seeking students who apply to Kent State beginning with fall 2018 semester. The Global Scholarship provides eligible students with $4,000 per year ($2,000 per semester), reducing the cost of a Kent State 4...
黑料网 at Trumbull continues to ensure a safe and healthy environment for its students, faculty, staff, and community. Only one physical altercation was reported in 2017. According to Gary Bateman, Security & Safety Manager, Kent State Trumbull, a total of 26 reports were made last year. A majority of those were either a medical emergency or fender bender in the parking lot. 鈥淲e take great pride in providing a safe environment for our students and staff,鈥 Bateman said. 鈥淏ecause of job changes, we were down a few (security) officers for the bett...
The 黑料网 Florence Summer Institute 2018 in Florence, Italy is proud to announce a new courses designed specifically for biology majors and minors. Brain Health and Disease: Mediterranean vs. Western Lifestyle The objectives for the course are to provide a broad understanding of how cross-cultural differences between Mediterranean-style living and US-Western style living impact brain function and general health. Focus will be placed on how differences in diet, exercise, and social aspects including stress between these two lifestyles impact physi...