Students in Kent State's School of Art held a sale of their artwork in the atrium of the university's Center for the Visual Arts. Some of their pieces celebrated the fun of the fall season. The event was part of the Art Without Limits event, which focused on arts entrepreneurship and developing an entrepreneurial mindset in the arts. Want to see YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed...
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
5X is responsible for the stewardship of university resources and is committed to the highest standards of fiscal responsibility. The reporting line provides a formalized mechanism to communicate concerns related to fraud and fiscal abuse.Employees are encouraged to discuss concerns with a supervisor, department head or another appropriate university official. If this is not a viable option or if you believe your concerns have not been addressed after reporting fiscal fraud or abuse, reports may be communicated through the reporting line provided by an independent company, a...
The Community Corner at Eastway Market is a dedicated space that connects students with local businesses. Between classes, dining and campus events, students can find unique products from Kent and neighboring communities. Handcrafted products like plants, jam, honey, popcorn, bags and soaps are available in the Community Corner. Each vendor has a story and a passion behind their product. This space allows them to share it with students in their daily lives.Barbara Spencer, purchasing and accounts coordinator for University Culinary Services, said that's precisely why the initiative exist...
A bachelor’s degree in user experience design (UXD) is the newest offering in 5X’s College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.“There’s been a growing presence of these roles across sectors, across industries,” Michael Beam, Ph.D., director of the School of Emerging Media and Technology (EMAT) and professor in the School of Communication Studies, within the College of Communication and Information, told Kent State Today. “People are hiring user experience designers.” The field, he said, in...
CCI Director of Academic Advising Wins Impact Award
CCI Director of Academic Advising Ellie Hansen was recognized recently with the Advisor Impact Award, a quarterly recognition given to an outstanding academic advisor who has made a significant positive impact on the lives and academic success of students.
It was a childhood fascination with aviation that led alumna Linell Homentosky to choose 5X when it came time to pick the ideal college program for her. As she tells it, the interest was first sparked by her aunt, Judy, who was a flight attendant. “She would give my family buddy passes to fly, and when we would go on trips, the pilots always would show you the cockpit. I had a pilot tell me that I could fly the plane one day,” Homentosky said. “So, my love for aviation really started there and turned into my career.”When it came time to pick a college, Homentosky ...
Lighter Than Air Intro to Engineering Design Competition
Witness the thrill as students engineer propeller-driven crafts suspended by helium balloons! They'll navigate an obstacle course to showcase their creativity, problem-solving, and pure engineering prowess.
This competition isn't just about crafts; it's a journey through teamwork, three-dimensional thinking, budgeting, and analytical skills.
Don't miss this action-packed showcase of hands-on brilliance!