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By Jan Senn It’s been almost 10 years since geography professor David Kaplan, PhD, first proposed the idea of starting an interdisciplinary environmental studies major at Kent State. Now it’s one of the fastest-growing majors at the university, with a group of enthusiastic and motivated students and alumni prepared to address the environmental issues facing our world. The following observations are from three environmental studies events this year. August 18, 2023 ENVS Opening Meeting Room 302, McGilvrey Hall 3 p.m. Matthew Arkwright, a junior in the Environmental Studies Pro...

The Anthropology Department is hosting a “Science in Japan” seminar on Wednesday, November 29th, from 4 to 5:30pm at the DI Hub, Rm 219. The guest speakers are officers from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) – a Japanese government agency similar to the U.S. National Science Foundation. One of the main missions of the JSPS is to foster international scientific cooperation. Ms. Miho Yasuda and Mr. Thet Win from the Washington, D.C., office of JSPS will give presentations on the various fellowships available to graduate students, postdocs, and faculty in the sciences and huma...

Full-time Kent State employees can participate in an interest-free payroll deduction program to buy Apple Computers and Accessories from the Flash Technology Center in the University Bookstore. A minimum 10% down payment is required, followed by 12 or 24 monthly payments depending on the total sale. The employee's salary verification from Payroll determines eligibility and deductions start once Payroll confirms the purchase agreement. Deductions continue until the balance is paid and must be paid in full upon separation from the university. Contact the Flash Technology Center at 330-672-159...

From now through Dec. 15, ������ is collecting clean, gently used or new items of warm clothing for all ages, including coats, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters, as part of its Winter Coat and Clothing Drive.  Melanie Knowles, manager of sustainability for Kent State, said the annual coat and clothing drive is sponsored by numerous university departments to help students and serve the Kent community, too. Aside from being given to students, collected clothing is distributed to the Portage County Clothing Center to help the needy in the Kent area.   “From ...

Need some extra chairs or tables for upcoming holiday gatherings? Need some equipment for your home office? Interested in vintage books and maps? Or maybe ... a bowling ball? Photo courtesy of ������ Surplus Store The ������ Surplus Store offers all of these items – and a lot more – at very low prices. Most chairs, for example, are priced at just $4 or $5 each. The store is located at 414 E. Main St./State Route 59 (formerly Cutler Insurance and the Kent City Health Department). Photo courtesy of ������ Surplus Sto...

Kent Wired Article by Ella Katona By Ella Katona, Kent Wired  November 15, 2023  Ella KatonaThe Green Zone Living-Learning Community takes place at Dunbar Hall at 225 Midway Dr. The Green Zone: a Sustainability Community occurs in Dunbar Hall throughout the school year and has various events aimed for students interested in sustainability and to meet other students with similar interests.Melanie Knowles, the sustainability manager of the Green Zone: a Sustainability Community, oversees the community for students.“Part of the idea is if we can get students from man...

From Nov. 13 through Dec. 15, Kent State will be collecting clean, gently used or new items for all ages including warm clothing, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters. Winter coat and clothing donations will go to the Winter Warm Up Stations at the Women's Center in the Williamson House, the CARES Center in the Student Center room 106; and the Phyllis Zumkehr Portage County Clothing Center, which provides items to homeless individuals, families, elderly, and veterans in need free of charge. Learn more ...

Outstanding professors have comprehensive knowledge of their fields, effectively and resourcefully organize and present material, and stimulate student thinking and understanding. Students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to submit nominations for such an outstanding professor at Kent State Stark. Based on your nominations, a full-time faculty recipient (or recipients) will be awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award, and an adjunct (part-time) faculty recipient (or recipients) will be awarded the Award of Distinction. Award recipients will be announced in May. A ...

You are invited to join Sponsored Programs and Grants Accounting at noon on Nov. 16, 2023, for a brown bag presentation. Hosted virtually via Microsoft Teams, attendees will learn about why the survey is needed, an overview of sample questions and long-term goals based on information gathered from a successful survey. Grants Accounting will also present recent changes to their department as well as field any questions. When: Noon on Nov. 16, 2023 Where: Virtually Via Microsoft Teams Click here to join the meeting About Brown Bag Sessions Brown bag sessions are designed to be an ...

������ will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed. The university will resume normal operations on Monday, Nov. 13. To see a list of state-designated holidays and dates when the university is closed, please visit Kent State’s Academic Calendar. ...