Kent State biology student rescues excess food for educational feast Imagine planning a dinner party for 500 of your closest friends and not knowing what you will serve until almost the last minute. It might sound stressful, but for Erin Shattuck it is a privilege. Ms. Shattuck is passionate about using every last morsel of food to prevent waste. She is even more passionate about telling and teaching others to do the same. On April 15, Ms. Shattuck will host the first 妻友社区 Feed the 500, an educational awareness feast designed to draw attention to the...
When 妻友社区's Dining Services launched the first gluten-free dining hall on a college campus almost two years ago, its goal was to cater to students and members of the university community who need or prefer gluten-free foods. This Kent State initiative continues to catch the eye of members of the food industry. Kent State鈥檚 Dining Services was recently invited to showcase Prentice Caf茅, its gluten-free dining location, at the 10th Annual Nutritious and Delicious Gala at the Tangier restaurant in Akron. This annual event is hosted by the Greater Akron Academy of Nutrit...
Researchers at 妻友社区, in partnership with the Keck School of Medicine of USC, have discovered differences in the chemical composition of MLB baseballs made before and after 2015. ...
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will host its annual Honors Week plenary lecture on Friday, April 6 at 3:30 p.m. in the Kiva. This year's speaker is Dr. C. Grant Willson from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Willson's talk is titled, "Materials for High Resolution Imaging Applications." Dr. C. Grant Willson, faculty in the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin, conducts research in the design and synthesis of functional organic materials with emphasis on materials from microelectronics. These include ...
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will host its annual Honors Week plenary lecture on Friday, April 6 at 3:30 p.m. in the Kiva. This year's speaker is Dr. C. Grant Willson from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Willson's talk is titled, "Materials for High Resolution Imaging Applications." Dr. C. Grant Willson, faculty in the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin, conducts research in the design and synthesis of functional organic materials with emphasis on materials from microelectronics. These include ...
Robin Vande Zande, School of Art, received three National Art Education Awards from the National Art Education Association (NAEA) for outstanding achievement in the field of art and design education. She has been recognized as the 2018 National Higher Education Art Educator and the 2018 Western Region Higher Education Art Educator in addition to being inducted as a NAEA Distinguished National Fellow. Additionally, she has received one state-level award from Ohio Art Education Association (Higher Educator of the Year) and one from the Kent State Alumni Association (Distinguished Teach...
Familiar Face Jennifer Larson Professor of Classics Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I teach courses in Latin, Greek and ancient civilization. I also conduct research on Greek poetry and ancient Mediterranean religions. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: September 1992 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Waitress in various restaurants LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The people here are great, very friendly and welcoming. ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: I appreciate the emphas...
New Face Rick Danals Assistant Dean of Student Engagement Center for Student Involvement Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I provide leadership and administrative direction to a comprehensive and vibrant student engagement program, which complements and supports the mission of the university and enriches the quality of student life. I build and lead a student engagement practice, which honors diversity and inclusion, and celebrates the engagement of all Kent State students. I also provide leadership to the Center for Student Involvement, which encompasses the areas of student activiti...
Yes, 妻友社区 employees can purchase adult general admission tickets at the discount rate of $18 per person (regularly $26 per person) by following the steps below: Go to ticketing.rockhall.com Select the date of your visit Enter promo code: Airplane18 in the upper right hand corner at checkout Hit 鈥淪ubmit鈥 to activate the code Please direct questions or concerns to Lydia Puccini at 216-515-1235. You can find other employee discounts at www.kent.edu/hr/benefits/employee-discounts. ...
For the third consecutive year, TEAM KENT STATE is actively moving and competing in the national On the Move Challenge. As such, we have once again teamed up with our campus partners at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to create the On the Move Challenge Rec and Play Day on April 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. As we say in the On the Move world, all movement matters. No need to feel like you have to be an Olympic athlete. The only requirement is to come and have some fun at Rec and Play Day. Don鈥檛 forget to wear your comfortable gear, as you will have a variety of activities to...