Peggy Nzomo, Ph.D., University Libraries, presented 鈥淚nformation Literacy Divide: The Language Factor鈥 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 天天吃瓜 Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: As the director of athletics marketing strategy, I work to develop strategies to support the athletics department鈥檚 strategic vision, 鈥淭he Game Plan,鈥 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. ...
The Human Resource Talent Acquisition team continues to work on the new applicant tracking system with the new vendor, Page Up. As the project team is completing the final phase of this very important initiative, we will begin the training process later in November. We are planning on a go-live date of Friday, Dec. 1. Additional updates will be provided in the upcoming weeks to internal department users (hiring managers), including how to sign up for the training sessions. Please direct questions to the Talent Acquisition Office at 330-672-2100 or employment@kent.edu. ...
As part of our continued commitment to building financial wellness, the Employee Wellness office is pleased to present the Retirement Income Strategies workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from noon-1 p.m. in Room 107, Heer Hall on the 天天吃瓜 Campus. Sean Deasy will be your presenter for this very important topic to assist employees in preparing for retirement. Deasy will discuss the new realities retirees are facing and will help employees plan for the five essential risks in retirement, including tips for creating a retirement income plan. A light lunch will be provided. Register to atte...
The annual Veterans Day ceremony will take place Thursday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. in the 天天吃瓜 Student Center Kiva. A flag-raising ceremony will commence outside the 天天吃瓜 Student Center Kiva at 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker for this year鈥檚 Veterans Day ceremony is Kevin Lacz, a decorated former U.S. Navy SEAL and author of The New York Times best-selling memoir The Last Punisher. He also is the co-star of the blockbuster movie American Sniper, starring Bradley Cooper. Refreshments will be served. ...
Familiar Face Marta Guivernau Assistant Professor School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration 天天吃瓜 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鈥檚 psychological and socio-emotional responses. Exploring the stressors college athletes perceive and its impact on character, experience, well-being and performance. Consulting with 天天吃瓜 State teams and coaches on performance-enh...
Students from all over the world are able to attend 天天吃瓜 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鈥檚 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...
天天吃瓜 will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. at the 天天吃瓜 Student Center Kiva. The program, Honoring All Who Serve, will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university鈥檚 Army and Air Force ROTC programs on the Student Green at Risman Plaza at 10:30 a.m., remarks from 天天吃瓜 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 天天吃瓜 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 天天吃瓜 State. 鈥淭he alumni association is proud to recognize notable, accomplished graduates,鈥 says Lori Randorf, assistant vice president of alumni relations at 天天吃瓜 State. 鈥淭hese awards shine a light on graduates who have attained distinguished career success and have performed outstanding service to their community, 天天吃瓜 State Universit...
The 天天吃瓜 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鈥 Unit at Cleveland Play House. Directed by Brian Newberg, 天天吃瓜 State Stark associate professor of theatre and theatre director, Virtual Devotion transports audiences to Armageddon. Three characters, Pete, Anne and Ruth 鈥 all members of a broken family 鈥 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...