Please join ºÚÁÏÍø President Beverly Warren for an update on progress toward the Strategic Roadmap to a Distinctive Kent State, in particular the developing Facilities Master Plan and preparations for the university's largest-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign. For your convenience, three update sessions are being offered. Please choose the one that best fits your schedule. 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20 Noon-1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28 All of the update sessions will ta...
With stress levels on the rise and mental health considered one of the most crucial issues in public health today, Kent State of Wellness and the Division for Research and Sponsored Programs are hosting the Brain Health Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 21, to share the importance of a healthy brain. The registration deadline for the Brain Health Summit is Monday, Feb. 19, at 5 p.m. To register for the Brain Health Summit, visit www.kent.edu/stateofwellness/summit. The Brain Health Summit will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. The event is free, but ...
Proctorio is a proctoring solution for online exams that monitors test takers for suspicious behaviors. Proctorio Benefits: Unlimited proctored testing at a tremendous cost savings to the institution No advance scheduling necessary for students! You will receive instant feedback from exam sessions. No waiting! Available training (1:1 or online), as well as individual support for converting your existing proctored exams to Proctorio. 100 percent automated. Fair and impartial exam proctoring by using software, not people, to monitor behavior. Need Help...
Summer Advantage is an educational journey based on career exploration, success coaching and academic coursework. The program is designed to assist underrepresented freshmen, sophomores and juniors in graduating in four years and envisioning a path for the future by building a support network of peers and professional staff. You may know students who could benefit from the Summer Advantage program. For six weeks in June and July, Summer Advantage participants take up to two courses and share a career exploration and success coaching experience. What’s Included? ...
Batman is coming to ºÚÁÏÍø. In fact, so are Birdman, Betelgeuse and Vulture. Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton will return to the campus he once walked as a student while dreaming about making it big in Hollywood. The leading man who has inspired millions in iconic roles on the big screen will now inspire thousands of new Kent State graduates as he delivers the commencement address May 12 during Kent State’s university-wide Commencement ceremony. “Michael Keaton developed big dreams and a passion for bringing his characters to life that was sparked in part by his tim...
After winning his first Olympic gold, two World Championships and seven NCAA titles, Anthony Ervin retired at age 22 in 2003. He then spent several years traveling the world and spearheading tsunami relief efforts in Southeast Asia, before resuming his Olympic dreams. His memoir, Chasing Water: Elegy of an Olympian was released in 2016. A four-time Olympic swimming medalist, Mr. Ervin claimed gold and the title of fastest person on the planet in 2000 in the 50-meter freestyle. Sixteen years later, at age 35, he won in the same race at the Rio 2016 Games. Mr. Ervin will serve as Ken...
Make the sale. Prepare a presentation to a group of executives. Get an appointment for a job or internship. These were some of the objectives for the ºÚÁÏÍø Sales Management Case Team who ranked fourth in the nation at the 2017 International Collegiate Sales Competition held in Orlando, Florida. The International Collegiate Sales Competition encourages the development of critical skills of sales students in a fun, competitive environment, where they get to meet with company executives and other high-achieving sales students. Managerial market...