Community & Society
University Community Reflects on Juneteenth Federal Holiday at KSU
In advance of Monday’s observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday, we asked members of the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ community to reflect on the federal holiday and share their thoughts on what they hope it means for the university.
Where Have All the Flowers Gone? Maintaining the Living Memorial of Daffodil Hill
Daffodil Hill became a part of the May 4 Memorial that brought both sides together, but groundskeepers struggle to keep it thriving now.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s ‘Other May 4’: The Turbulent Events Surrounding May 4, 1933
People familiar with ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ history know well the tragedy of May 4, 1970, on the Kent Campus. However, not all who are familiar with university history are aware of the significance of May 4, 1933, at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ and how it echoed through the Kent community years later in the aftermath of May 4, 1970.
Keeping the Flame Alive: Local Couple Reflects on Decades of Organizing, Supporting May 4 Walk and Vigil
As key supporters and organizers of the May 4 Candlelight Walk and Vigil, Michael and Kendra Pacifico say the event is the time when people can put their politics aside to honor those who died and were wounded on May 4, 1970.
Campus Grind2Energy Systems Are a Key Component in ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Sustainability Future
The central component of the Grind2Energy systems at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ are larger versions of the in-sink garbage disposals found in many homes. The difference is that at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, these units aren’t disposing of food waste, but processing it with a purpose - as the first part of a highly sustainable innovation that creates energy and high-grade fertilizer.
10 Questions With ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Assistant Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning
Michelle Corvette is the new assistant director of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). The CTL’s mission is to enrich student's lives by supporting faculty members with evidence-based, student-focused and innovative teaching and learning measures. Corvette is excited about providing support to ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ faculty across all of the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ campuses. Learn more about Corvette and the CTL as she answers these 10 questions.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Names Isobel Day as Its 2022-2023 Newman Civic Fellow
Taking action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization, demonstrating motivation and potential for long term civic engagement and engaging with others to create social change are all ways one could be committed to service. These qualities are the requirements for the Newman Civic Fellowship and traits that Isobel Day, Newman Civic Fellow, exemplifies.
Career and Community Studies and the Bursar’s Office Partner to Help Students Develop Workplace Skills
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Career and Community Studies (CCS) program has partnered with the Bursar’s Office to provide opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop professional skills and help them transition into the workforce. Ellie McGregor, a fourth-year student currently in her final semester in the CCS program, has found great success and made solid contributions in the office while honing her business skills. She is an example of what this program can do for students.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Associate Lecturer and Student Becomes College Finalist in NPR Podcast Challenge
National Public Radio (NPR) has whittled down and decided on the college finalists in its College Podcast Challenge. ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ at Ashtabula Human Services Technology associate lecturer and journalism student Joan Steidl is one of ten students from across the country who became finalists.