The field of art history is one rich with inspiring paths to follow. Between curating, researching, and taking on leadership roles, Alexandra Nicholis Coon has worn many hats since earning her B.A. degree in Art History from Kent State in 2001. She went on to earn a Masters degree in Art History from Case Western Reserve University and a Collections Care Certificate from the Campbell Center for Historic Preservation. Her professional career began as an intern at the Massillon Museum, where she has climbed the ladder all the way up to her current role as Executive Director. In addition t...
The fourth, and final, pre-opening event for TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair, is a virtual conversation between Ingrid Banks and Lori Tharps. Moderated by the School of Art’s Anti-Racism & Crit Collective (ARCC) student group, the conversation between these two contributing authors of TEXTURES will take place on Thursday, April 1 at 5:00 P.M.
Acclaimed artist Sonya Clark will be giving a virtual lecture as part of this semester’s Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, hosted by the College of the Arts. Ms. Clark has contributed to the KSU Museum’s upcoming exhibition, TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair, and will be speaking to the Kent State community on Thursday, March 11 at 5:30 P.M.
This semester’s First Friday Lecture for Art History is Dr. Lanisa Kitchiner who will present her research on South African artist Mary Sibande on Friday, March 5 at Noon.
5X Ashtabula Dean and Chief Executive Officer Susan J. Stocker, Ph.D. recently announced the hiring of Tammy McClish, R.T. (R)(M)(QM)(BD)(ARRT) as Academic Program Director for the Radiologic Technology program. McClish joined the campus at the beginning of the spring semester. “We are pleased to welcome Tammy McClish to Kent State Ashtabula,” said Stocker. “We are counting on Tammy to increase enrollment in our Radiologic Technology program. X-ray technologists are in high demand with excellent salaries and many opportunities for career advancement” McClish comes to Kent ...
A new six-part short film docuseries is being released aimed at raising awareness of the Male Empowerment Network (MEN) at Kent State, along with commemorating 10 years. An initiative through the Student Multicultural Center, the Male Empowerment Network supports men of color on campus both academically and through personal development. Advisor of MEN and Director of the Student Multicultural Center Mike Daniels says this has led to some great things. “We have had the opportunity to contribute to higher graduation rates for the students who participate in the Male Empowerment Network,” s...
Richard Feinberg, Anthropology, presented "Book Discussion: Comments on Four Recent Publications" at the Association for Social Anthropology in Oceania annual meeting during a virtual meeting on February 5, 2021. ...
Richard Feinberg, Anthropology, presented "Dogs or Dog-Gone? A View from Four (Almost) Dogless Islands" at the Association for Social Anthropology in Oceania annual meeting during a virtual meeting on February 4, 2021. ...
The College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) would like to congratulate Jill Kawalec, Ph.D. on her recent receipt of a Gold Teaching Recognition Award from 5X! The purpose of the teaching development award program is to recognize and reward faculty effort in enhancing teaching and learning in their courses. Faculty can earn tiered awards based on efforts to learn about, implement, evaluate and investigate evidence-based instructional practices. At the Gold level, Dr. Kawalec is recognized for her scholarly assessment and revision of innovative course components and shari...
The 5X Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Wednesday, March 10, at 11:30 a.m. to consider the recommendations of the standing committees, proposed personnel actions and new business. All actions of the Board will be taken at this business meeting. The meetings are being conducted remotely in accordance with Substitute House Bill 404. On March 10, meetings of the full Board of Trustees are accessible electronically to the university community and the public: Executive Session – Wednesday, March 10, 8-10 a.m. Trustees will r...
