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There are many misconceptions about food allergies. In fact, most people suffer from food intolerances not allergies or from inappropriate pairings of foods that can cause the illusion of an allergy. On Thursday, Aug. 16, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., we will sort it all out and cover the following topics: Lactose intolerance. Lactose allergy. Casein intolerance. Gluten intolerance. Gluten allergy (Celiac disease). Combination foods and how to treat each one. The presenter will be Tanya R. Falcone, M.S., RD, LD, coordinator for ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Center of Nutrition Outreac...

To post or not to post? That is the question many of us struggle with in this day and age. Social media can be a scary space, particularly when it comes to deciding what to share or how to interact on various platforms. Join us in Heer Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 14, from noon-1 p.m. as our presenter Jinger Moore, LPC, helps participants navigate this complex maze of digital data and provides tips and resources for developing a healthy online identity. Instead of fearing social media, Ms. Moore emphasizes the importance of learning to embrace this ever-changing, wild ride of technology....

Familiar Face Amy Cecchetti Secretary Intercollegiate Athletics ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Secretary for men’s and women’s basketball teams WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: May 2002 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Ametek/Lamb Electric LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: I really enjoy walking around campus and enjoying nature.  There is always something wonderful to see during every season.   ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: I like working at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State because of the students and student-athletes who I have the pri...

New Face Johanna Slivinske Counseling Specialist  Student Services Ashtabula Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: As a counseling specialist, I provide counseling services to students attending ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï at Ashtabula. I also conduct workshops and presentations regarding wellness and mental health to students, faculty and staff. An important part of this position is serving on university and community committees and coalitions.     WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: January 2018 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: I previously was a mental health therapis...

Sophomores from Akron Public Schools’ Firestone Community Learning Center spent a week at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï learning about college programs and numerous potential careers.     ...

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï is honoring our nation’s service members by hosting a military-exclusive hospitality chalet for veterans, service members and their families during the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron on Aug. 1-5.   For the fourth consecutive year, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State is presenting Birdies for the Brave® Patriots’ Outpost, located adjacent to the 14th green at Firestone Country Club. The Outpost will be open from Aug. 2-5 from 10 a.m. until the end of play each day.   Military outreach activities will culminate with a milit...

This year during Homecoming weekend, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï will recognize the achievements of individuals, organizations and businesses that support diversity, equity and inclusion during the annual Diversity and Scholarship Celebration fundraiser. The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Hotel and Conference Center. Proceeds from this event support the Academic Diversity Bridge Fund, which provides financial assistance to diverse students at the university. The se...

Does your office have outdated T-shirts taking up space in your storage closet? Let us turn them into reusable grocery bags for food pantries. Do you have a collection of plastic grocery bags at home (from when you forget to take your reusable bags to the store)? Let us turn them into lightweight, waterproof sleeping mats for people experiencing homelessness.   Support incoming first-year students as they connect to their new community through service. The last day to donate is Friday, Aug. 17.   Collection boxes are available at the Center for Undergraduate Excellence ki...

Does your office have outdated T-shirts taking up space in your storage closet? Let us turn them into reusable grocery bags for food pantries. Do you have a collection of plastic grocery bags at home (from when you forget to take your reusable bags to the store)? Let us turn them into lightweight, waterproof sleeping mats for people experiencing homelessness.   Support incoming first-year students as they connect to their new community through service. The last day to donate is Friday, Aug. 17.   Collection boxes are available at the Center for Undergraduate Excellen...