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Beth Smerchansky, a maintenance facility worker at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State, will earn a certificate after serving in a training program led by the Association of Building Contractors right on campus.

Facilities Maintenance Training Program Grows Our Own Employees for Skilled Positions

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State is tapping in to its talent pool of workers already employed by the university to meet the shortages of skilled maintenance workers.

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Congrats to Eric Taylor, OTA Winner!

Mentoring While Teaching Is the Perfect Match

The combination of passing on a love of Earth science while acting as a mentor for students is a perfect match for Eric Taylor, associate professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï at Stark.  

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Jazz Orchestra performing in Ludwig Recital Hall (2017)

Where on the Web? A Window To Arts & Cultural Experiences

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s cultural offerings have a reach far beyond the borders of Ohio. There’s always something new to experience at the many events held at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State, at off-campus locations year-round ​or virtually. The redesigned Arts & Cultural Experiences page provides an educational and entertaining window into the world of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State.  

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Ohio Employee Ownership Center Workshop

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Ownership Center Helps Businesses Prepare for Successions

A ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï program is helping business owners retire by providing them succession plans to ease the transition in their companies.

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ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï at Geauga faculty and staff playing an integral role in developing an occupational health and safety training program for Geauga County businesses are: Lance Williams, director of operations and special projects at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Geauga, Sanhita Gupta, Ph.D., associate professor of Biological Sciences, Erin Bailey, Ph.D., associate professor of Biological Sciences, and Angela Spalsbury, Ph.D., dean of the Geauga Campus.

KENT STATE GEAUGA PROVIDING OSHA SAFETY TRAINING TO SMALL BUSINESSES IN GEAUGA COUNTY And BEYOND

Thanks to a $75,000 grant from Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Susan Harwood Training Grants Program, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï at Geauga is designing a pilot training program for workers from small businesses in underserved rural communities to help ensure safe and healthy workplaces. As part of the campus’ ongoing commitment to leadership in regional workforce development, the program will be implemented in Geauga County starting in the second quarter of 2023. 

Tags: Community & Society, Health, Community Impact

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Kathy Dwinnells, Ph.D., RN, CNS, CNE, associate professor in the college of Nursing at the Trumbull campus

Compassion and Putting Students First Is Winning Strategy for Trumbull Nursing Professor

Empathy, warmth and kindness are things that Kathy Dwinnells, Ph.D., RN, CNS, CNE, associate professor in the College of Nursing at the Trumbull Campus, believes are important parts of a nursing education.

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Adults and children enjoying the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Skates ice rink.

IN A FLASH: Flashes on Ice

Flashes can enjoy a number of fun, winter activities in January and February. 

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Actor Danny Trejo will speak om March 9, 2023, as part of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Stark's Featured Speaker Series.

Actor Danny Trejo to Headline ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Stark Speakers Series on March 9

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï at Stark’s Featured Speakers Series and the Stark Library’s Speaking of Books Author Series are partnering to present iconic Hollywood character actor Danny Trejo, who will speak at the Canton Palace Theatre on March 9.

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ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State student donating blood.

IN A FLASH: Flashes Donate to Save Lives

Every pint of donated blood can save three lives.

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A view from inside the DI Hub, over Winter Break.

IN A FLASH: A View from Winter Break

The quiet of Winter Break has ended and classes for Spring Semester begin today.

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