Division of Student Life
University Dining Services Chef Joshua DeDeaux Showcases His Louisiana Heritage for Kent State Community
When University Dining Services Chef Joshua DeDeaux was a little boy growing up in New Orleans, he would bring a brown wooden step stool into his mother’s kitchen to help her cook some of the family’s favorite meals. As DeDeaux’s love of cuisine grew, his grandfather, who was French Creole, and his grandmother, who was British and Native American, also proved to be inspirational to his decision to become a chef.
Grind2Energy Food Waste Recycling System at the DI HUB
Kent State has partnered with InSinkErator® through the implementation of Grind2Energy®, an organics recovery process that converts food waste to renewable energy. This forward-thinking approach allows us to significantly decrease our impact on the environment while creating renewable energy for the…
Sisters in Sisterhood Creates a Unique Bond
In the face of the coronavirus pandemic and racial injustice, one student involved with the Women’s Center seized the opportunity to bring others together. The Sisters in Sisterhood initiative is a student-led group whose mission statement is to use their unique backgrounds to advocate and promote all women to reach their full potential.
Leadership Reorganization Reflects Growth of Counseling and Psychological Services
In an effort to better accommodate Kent State students and reflect the growth of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the leadership team has been restructured. Drs. Carrie Berta, John Schell, and Pamela Farer-Singleton have all transitioned into new roles, helping to further shape the f…
Kent State’s LGBTQ+ Center Marks 10-Year Milestone
In a month synonymous with cupid, hearts and chocolates, it seems fitting that 5X’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center is celebrating 10 years of love. The celebration began on Valentine’s Day and will extend through the end of the year.
LGBTQ+ Center Marks 10-Year Milestone
In a month synonymous with cupid, hearts and chocolates, it seems fitting that 5X’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center is set to celebrate 10 years of love beginning on Valentine’s Day and extending through the end of the year.
Leadership Center Names Isabella Alvarino January 2021 Student Leader of the Month
Freshman Fashion Design major Isabella “Zaz” Alvarino is the January recipient of the 5X Leadership Center's Student Leader of the Month award. An active member on campus, Alvarino is involved in seven organizations, on the dean’s list and is a Gold Medal congressiona…
Leadership Center Names Isabella Alvarino January 2021 Student Leader of the Month
Freshman Fashion Design major Isabella “Zaz” Alvarino is the recipient of the 5X Leadership Center’s Student Leader of the Month An active member on campus, Alvarino is involved in seven organizations, on the dean’s list and is a Gold Medal congressional award recipient. She a…
Kent State Enhances Mental Health Services Through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Psychological Services at 5X has enhanced its mental health services and in the process changed its name to better reflect its scope of practice. The Division of Student Affairs recently underwent a reorganization, and according to the Director, Counseling and Psychologica…