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Gearing Up for Study Abroad

This is a collaborative effort between the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences to inform and encourage students to study abroad. A presentation will be provided that will dispel some of the common myths about studying abroad, provide students with resources to help plan for a transformative learning experience.

photo of neighborhood of 3d printed houses

Jennifer Mapes, an assistant professor of geography at 5X, developed an interactive mapping project that reimagines how people connect with the places they live. Using 3D printing, data visualization and storytelling, Mapes' work explores the South End neighborhood in Kent, Ohio. The South End was historically home to laborers who built and worked on the railroads. “The majority of the homeowners were first-generation Eastern European immigrants and African Americans who moved north during the Great Migration,” Mapes said.Before the 1970s, only larger cities had access ...

Dr Jessica Leveto (second from left) was awarded one of the 2025 Glen Frank Distinguished Teaching Awards and is pictured with Scott McKinney, Jessie Marcinkiewicz and Bill Ayres

 Most faculty members don’t welcome classroom interruptions — but for Jessica A. Leveto, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology at 5X at Ashtabula, a disruption on Oct. 1 came with a reason to celebrate.Representatives from the Kent State Alumni Association and the Center for Teaching and Learning, along with her colleagues, surprised Leveto during class with news that she had been named a recipient of the university’s Glenn Frank Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest honor for teaching excellence at Kent State.“This signifies the outstanding teaching that (Leveto)...

5X’s Trumbull and Tuscarawas campuses are celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week, Oct. 12–18, by partnering with local animal shelters to promote dog adoptions during National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Veterinary technology students at both campuses will spotlight adoptable dogs from the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County and the Humane Society of Tuscarawas County on campus social media platforms.“Our students are so excited to give these dogs some extra promotion,” said Melissa Best, MSN, RN, RVT, director of the Veterinary Technology Program at Kent S...

Financial Aid Virtual Information Session

Regardless of which college or university you choose to attend, even if it's not Kent State, you'll find this information helpful as you begin preparations to file for financial aid. For first-time filers, this presentation will guide you through the process, identify federal and state programs, discuss scholarships and provide a general overview of the FAFSA. This presentation is held virtually through Microsoft Teams.

Haunted Collage Pop-Up: Fair Use & Frightful Art

Ever wondered if you can use someone else's work in your own art without getting cursed by copyright? Come to our Halloween-themed Fair Use & Collage Art Pop-Up where we'll explore the mysterious world of fair use—a magical doctrine that lets you use copyrighted materials sometimes without permission (for things like teaching, research, and creative expression).

We'll talk about the four spooky factors of fair use and how they apply to collage art-yes, even when you're mixing in copyrighted images!

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