Community & Society
Emergency Relief Fund Helps Students Stay on Course Despite COVID-19 Disruptions
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyday life for everyone. For some, it’s minor. For others, it’s catastrophic. At the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ at Geauga Campus, economic hardships caused by the pandemic have threatened to derail many students’ academic plans and their hopes for a better future. Recognizing that dozens of students face similar situations, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Geauga has established an Emergency Relief Fund to provide a stopgap for them to continue on with their studies.
Director of CUDC Reflects on New Cleveland Construction
The progression and growth of downtown Cleveland continues as the grand opening of The Lumen building reflects the historic beauty of the city. Terry Schwarz, director of the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (CUDC) at Kent State, spoke with News 5 Cleveland about the excitement surrounding the construction of the building and the impact it will have on downtown, despite the pandemic.
How Protests Have Changed in the Past 60 Years
Sara Koopman, Ph.D., assistant professor of Kent State’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies, spoke with WKYC on how modern technology has changed how protests are organized compared to how they were in the 50’s and 60’s civil rights movements.
Museum Director featured in New York Times Article on Diversity in Fashion Museums
A recent article from The New York Times explored the lack of diversity in fashion museums across the world. Placing Â鶹¾«Ñ¡among the top fashion institutions in the world, the article featured museum Director Sarah Rogers and her efforts to create an inclusive and diverse collection in the museum.
Anti-Racism Training for Students: How Students Can Get Involved
The Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers anti-racism training on Kent State’s campus, which consists of a series of sessions that include anti-racism workshops, Cultural Competency Basics & Awareness, Understanding Unconscious Bias, Leadership, Mindset & Care, Learning How to Be an Ally, and various additional topics on equity, inclusion, microaggressions and diversity.
10 Questions With Tanya Falcone, Coordinator, Center of Nutrition Outreach in Nutrition and Dietetics
Tanya Falcone is a trilingual professor who educates the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡community about eating behaviors, inspires her students inside the classroom and helps others in need around the world. Learn more about Falcone as she answers these 10 questions.
University to Work With Siffrin on Training Program at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Trumbull
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ at Trumbull will become home to a Siffrin Academy to help people with disabilities transition from high school to jobs or advanced education programs.
University Dining Services Manager Saves Life of University Employee
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Dining Services Manager Andy Herrera saved the life of a university employee dining at the Eastway Fresh Food Co. Andy was working his shift at the Eastway dining hall when he heard a noise that was recently familiar to him. “About a week earlier, my child was choking while e…
Downtown Discovery Days Wants Mask-Wearing Students
In partnership with Â鶹¾«Ñ¡, Main Street Kent invites mask-wearing Â鶹¾«Ñ¡students to visit downtown Kent businesses for a chance to win great prizes.
Virtual Screening of 'And She Could Be Next'
To celebrate Constitution Day, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Libraries is offering a virtual screening of the documentary "And She Could Be Next" on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion that will include the filmmakers and Â鶹¾«Ñ¡faculty members.
