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Obesity is an epidemic in Stark County. But ������ at Stark nursing students have begun providing treatment and educating youth about healthy eating and exercise. The Stark County Health Department identifies the number one health concern in the area as obesity. In 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that nearly 70 percent of Stark County adults, as well as more than 33 percent of third graders, were overweight or obese. Nursing students at Kent State Stark understand the seriousness of obesity — and the diabetes, heart disease and other condition...

The fourth floor of Kent State’s University Library is the ultimate study space, complete with treadmill desks, cozy seats and the Math Emporium. But where are the books? To make room for custom-made areas like these, more than five miles of shelving – filled with books – moved from the second, fourth and fifth floors of University Library to storage facilities, such as Assure Vault and the Northeast Ohio Regional Book Depository.     The facilities are two of five active storage buildings around Ohio that house and share books through an extensive system — partnering...

After four years of development, ������’s Career and Community Studies program is officially established. Career and Community Studies is a four-year, nondegree program that requires 120 credits to complete.  “These credits are obtained by blending specialized Career and Community Studies and inclusive Kent State courses, using a transition curriculum to assist students in achieving adult roles and a quality of life within their community,” says Vonnie Michali, director of the Career and Community Studies program.  The Career and Community Studies program’s mission i...

Familiar Face Gary Misich Academic Laboratory Manager Department of Biological Sciences ������ at Ashtabula JOB DESCRIPTION: Maintaining biology, microbiology, chemistry, anatomy and cadaver labs. Supporting and assisting the instructors as required. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: March 2010 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Ricerca Biosciences LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Working with great and interesting people makes this job enjoyable. ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: The position is a good fit fo...

New Face Brittney Braydich Director of Advancement for the College of Education, Health and Human Services Division of Institutional Advancement Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I work as part of the Institutional Advancement team to implement a major gift fundraising program designed to align donor passions with the philanthropic needs of the College of Education, Health and Human Services and ������.  WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: March 2015 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Director of Major Gifts at Hiram College LIKES MOST ABOUT KEN...

������ is one of 17 colleges and universities nationwide being honored by University Business magazine, a leading publication for senior managers at colleges and universities throughout the United States, in its Winter 2015 Models of Excellence recognition program. The Models of Excellence program recognizes innovative approaches to encouraging and nurturing student success on campus. The program is sponsored by Higher One, a leading provider of financial services to college and university campuses across the U.S.  “Kent State’s choice to link academic outcomes and career ...

The ������ Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting Tuesday, Dec. 8. The Board is scheduled to convene at 2 p.m. in the Community Room, third floor of Akron Children’s Hospital, which is located at 215 West Bowery St., Akron, Ohio. Trustees will start the meeting in executive session from 7:45-9:15 a.m. in the Community Room to consider specific topics as provided for under Ohio’s “Sunshine Law.” Board committees will meet as follows: Academic Excellence and Student Success Committee – 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Community Room. Audit and Compliance...

World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1 each year around the world. It has become one of the most recognized international health days and a key opportunity to raise awareness, commemorate those who have passed on, and celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention services. 2015 WORLD AIDS DAY ACTIVITIES KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK   Monday, Nov. 30 - Thursday, Dec. 3 Informative literature and free condoms in the Campus Center. "Bead for Life" Jewelry items on sale from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Campus Center. Proceeds b...