Martin Jencius, School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences; Eric Baltrinic, Winona State University, Wisconsin; and Steven Brown, Evaluation and Measurement, presented “The Successes and Challenges of Implementing Teacher Leadership after Study Abroad” at the 33rd annual conference of the International Society for the Scientific Study of Subjectivity in Glasgow, Scotland, on Sept. 10, 2017. Summary: The impact of study abroad on the improvement of professional skills can be surmised, but the specific impact of such study is subjective. In this particular case, a group of 100 in...
Peggy Nzomo, Ph.D., University Libraries, presented “Information Literacy Divide: The Language Factor” at the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)/World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Wroclaw, Poland, on Sept. 22, 2017. ...
New Face Matthew Papatheodorou Director, Athletics Marketing Strategy University Communications and Marketing Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: As the director of athletics marketing strategy, I work to develop strategies to support the athletics department’s strategic vision, “The Game Plan,” which is focused on elevating the athletics gameday experience and student engagement. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: July 2017 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Cleveland Cavaliers LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The close-knit feel of a larger university. ...
Familiar Face Marta Guivernau Assistant Professor School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Teaching related to sport psychology, sociology of sport, sport in global perspective and contemporary athletic coaching. Research related to moral aspects and motivation and the impact of a positive atmosphere on individual’s psychological and socio-emotional responses. Exploring the stressors college athletes perceive and its impact on character, experience, well-being and performance. Consulting with Kent State teams and coaches on performance-enh...
Students from all over the world are able to attend Kent State thanks to one or more of the many academic accords and agreements which are shared between their home countries and the United States. One such notable agreement is the U.S. Department of State’s Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD). Each year, thousands of students from around the world apply to the extremely competitive and prestigious UGRAD program, yet only a few hundred are eventually accepted. Each of the participating students are placed at a college or university within the United States and given the opportunity t...
will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. at the Kent Student Center Kiva. The program, Honoring All Who Serve, will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs on the Student Green at Risman Plaza at 10:30 a.m., remarks from Kent State President Beverly Warren and guest speaker Kevin Lacz. Mr. Lacz is a decorated former U.S. Navy SEAL and author of The New York Times best-selling memoir The Last Punisher. He is also the co-star of the blockbuster movie Ame...
The Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the Alumni Awards. These awards recognize graduates who, through leadership, character and hard work, have made exceptional contributions in their chosen field, in their communities and at Kent State. “The alumni association is proud to recognize notable, accomplished graduates,” says Lori Randorf, assistant vice president of alumni relations at Kent State. “These awards shine a light on graduates who have attained distinguished career success and have performed outstanding service to their community, Kent State Universit...
The at Stark Theatre has announced open auditions for its second theatrical production of the season Virtual Devotion by Eric Coble, a member of the Playwrights’ Unit at Cleveland Play House. Directed by Brian Newberg, Kent State Stark associate professor of theatre and theatre director, Virtual Devotion transports audiences to Armageddon. Three characters, Pete, Anne and Ruth – all members of a broken family – attempt to sell their faith to nonbelievers in various, and sometimes violent, ways, as a last-ditch effort to save souls, including their own. Thr...
Athletics is the first in the Mid-American Conference to provide student-athletes with a cryotherapy chamber. The therapy uses subzero temperatures, under 200 degrees Fahrenheit, to help muscles recover quickly. The department installed the chamber in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center) Annex building in Kent State’s Athletic Training and Education Center in the summer. The walk-in chamber uses liquid nitrogen to cool the air for one-to-three minute cycles. Skin temperature can decrease as much as 40 degrees. The frigid air helps decrease pai...
Ruyi Jiao was not thinking about Halloween when she traveled from Beijing, China, to study English at at Stark. Still, she made sure to represent her home country, donning a traditional Chinese costume she purchased on eBay. “It’s important we represent China,” says Ms. Jiao, who goes by the American name “Elena” this semester as she participates in Kent State Stark’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program. “Some people are very curious about China, and we want people to learn about China just as we learn about America.” Bringing the world to Stark County, Ohio, Ms....