This June I was invited to the Primate Research Institute (PRI) of Kyoto University as a “Distinguished Visiting Senior Lecturer” in the area of primate population genomics. My host was Professor Hirohisa Hirai, a former director of the PRI and a leading researcher in the areas of primate molecular cytogenetics and chromosome evolution. My time was split between (1) analysis and interpretation of nonhuman primate genetic patterns, and (2) expansion of research collaborations between the PRI and . I gave two seminars at the PRI. The first was a review of ...
The at Stark Music Department is announcing auditions for the Kent State Stark Concert Band. The Kent State Stark Concert Band is a 31-year-old, award-winning ensemble, comprised of Kent State faculty and students, local community members from various occupational fields and talented students from area high schools and neighboring colleges. Those musicians who have the interest and enthusiasm to perform great concert band literature are encouraged to audition. For more information about what is required for an audition and to schedule an audition for the Kent Sta...
Follow this link to read all of Cody's Blog posts Konnichi wa from the Primate Research Institute– Week 1 (June 14) Hello, I’m Cody Ruiz, a Master’s student at studying primate genetics, and I hope you enjoy reading about my research and cultural experiences during my stay in Japan! Earlier this year, I was awarded a National Science Foundation EAPSI fellowship, which allows U.S. graduate students to conduct summer research in an East Asian country. This summer, I’ll be at the Primate Research Institute of Kyoto University studying molecul...
The Corporate University at at Stark recognizes that in today’s competitive marketplace, equipping yourself and your workforce with the right organizational tools is critical for continued success. In response to this challenge, The Corporate University will present the 2016 Human Resource Symposium to provide training and support by qualified and experienced professionals. The Human Resource Symposium will take place on Thursday, July 21 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Conference Center at Kent State Stark, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. There...
Join at Stark as we show support for the city of Orlando and the LGBT community by gathering together on Thursday, June 23 from 9 - 10 a.m. 9 a.m. - Welcome Remarks and Moment of Silence | Flagpole Circle 9:15 a.m. - Solidarity Walk | Walk to begin at the flagpole and conclude at Main Hall 9:30 a.m. - Open Discussion (optional) | Main Hall Auditorium This event is open to students, faculty, staff and the local community. You are encouraged to bring your thoughts, comments and concerns and to show your support by making po...
James Seelye, Ph.D., assistant professor for history at at Stark, was selected as one of 20 Summer Scholars for the “On Native Grounds” National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Institute. The four-week institute is held June 19 - July 16, 2016 at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. “On Native Grounds: Studies of Native American Histories and the Land” is a fellowship opportunity for 17 select faculty participants from two-year community and four-year colleges and universities, and three graduate students in a humanities discipline, to ...
The following at Stark students have been named to the PRESIDENT’S LIST. They earned a 4.00 grade point average for the spring 2016 semester and completed at least 15 letter-graded (A, B, etc.) credit hours by the end of the semester. Pass/Fail (S, U) credits do not apply. Akron: Anthony Citraro Alliance: Sydney O’Wesney, Emily Rinaldi and Arundhati Thornberry Atwater: Rachel Hornyak Berlin Center: Gabriella Stubbs Brewster: Jacob Shockey Canal Fulton: Julia Snyder Canton: Theresa Barnett, Daniel Casey, Layne Culp, Kailey Gray, Lucas Krumlauf, Kristen...
Get Started Today! at Stark is still accepting applications for Fall 2016 admission. The sooner you apply, the better selection of classes you'll have when you register. Let us help you begin your signature experience at Kent State Stark. We hope to hear from you soon! Visit Admissions Apply Online: Deadline to Apply for Fall 2016: Monday, Aug. 15 Schedule a Campus Tour Degrees & Majors Financial Aid Tuition & Fees Contact: Office of Admissions 110 Main Hall 330-244-3251 330-499-0301 Fax starkadmissions@kent.edu ...
at Stark proudly announces the recipient and finalists of the 2015-16 Distinguished Teaching Award and the recipient of the Award of Distinction. The faculty members were recognized during the Spring 2016 Commencement Ceremony, which took place on May 13 at Umstattd Performing Arts Hall in Canton. This year’s recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award, a tribute which is presented to full-time Kent State Stark professors, is Matthew Lehnert, Ph.D, an assistant professor of biological sciences. Lehnert holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Central Michigan Univer...
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