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Call for Abstracts - Undergraduate Symposium on Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity

As we know, involvement in undergraduate research is often a significant milestone in a student's professional and personal development, and greatly enhances their overall college experience.

A call for abstracts is currently underway for students who want to participate in the fourth annual Undergraduate Symposium on Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity. Abstracts will be accepted through Feb. 1, 2017. Faculty members who engage students in research, either independently or through course-based projects, should encourage students to participate in the symposium.

The 2017 symposium will be held on March 21 in the žžÀ² Student Center. Students from all majors on all žžÀ² State campuses are encouraged to submit their work – from creative dance pieces to scientific research. Students can present their work through posters, roundtable discussions, oral presentations or any creative medium.

Students who take part in the Undergraduate Symposium can:

  • Compete for cash awards
  • Develop research and presentation skills  
  • Prepare for graduate school or professional opportunities
  • Share the topic they explored with the žžÀ² State community

For More Information žžÀ² the Symposium

Please direct questions to Ann Gosky at agosky@kent.edu.

žžÀ² State Researchers Reveal How Loss of South African Grasslands to Shrubs Could Affect the Soil and Atmosphere

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In their new paper, žžÀ² State Biology Professor David Ward and colleagues asked whether the encroachment of woody shrubs into grasslands in South Africa would increase or decrease the amount of carbon stored in the soil under the plants.

Ecosystems in today's world are responding to a wide variety of environmental changes. What happens when these changes interact? That was the topic of a recent paper published by David Ward, Ph.D., the Art and Margaret Herrick Endowed Professor of Plant Biology in žžÀ²'s Department of Biological Sciences, and international colleagues and graduate students in the journal Scientific Reports.

žžÀ² State Student Finds Purpose, Passion and Empowerment

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Coming from a difficult home life, Diamond Lauderdale had many challenges ahead of her in obtaining a college education. But through žžÀ² State's EXCEL program, she has found academic success – and a new home.
For Diamond Lauderdale, žžÀ² is not only her chosen college, it is her home.

2018 President’s Award of Distinction Recipients Announced

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žžÀ² President Beverly J. Warren recently presented 11 žžÀ² State staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction. Here, Ken Ditlevson, director of žžÀ² State's LGBTQ Student Center, is surprised with his award.

žžÀ² President Beverly J. Warren recently presented 11 žžÀ² State staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction. President Warren made surprise visits to each recipient’s office with a hearty congratulations and a check for $1,500.

"This Is Who We Are and What We Stand For"

žžÀ² President Beverly J.

Arvind Bansal | Nov. 12, 2018

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Arvind Bansal
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Taylor Livengood | Nov. 12, 2018

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Trevor Watkins, University Libraries

Trevor Watkins, University Libraries, presented "How African American Contributions to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Both Directly and Indirectly Had a Significant Impact During Times of War" at the 103rd ASALH Annual Meeting and Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Oct. 4, 2018.

Employee Health Coaching: Sessions Available to Support Your Wellness Goals

Get added support for the holidays with health coaching from Be Well Solutions. Health coaching is part of our employee wellness program for all full-time, benefits-eligible employees on all campuses. Health coaching appointments are individualized, 30-minute sessions with a certified health coach with expertise in a variety of areas, including exercise, nutrition, diabetes management, stress management, tobacco cessation and general health.

Financial Wellness: Investment Planning

As part of our continued commitment to building financial wellness, the Employee Wellness office is pleased to present Investment Planning Strategies on Tuesday, Dec. 11, from noon-1 p.m. in Room 107 of Heer Hall on the žžÀ² Campus.

This seminar will explain basic and advanced investing topics to achieve specific financial goals. In this seminar, we will go through the basics of investing and cover topics, such as:

žžÀ² State Alumnus Leads Planning for 50th Anniversary Commemoration of May 4, 1970

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As May 4 Commemoration Project Manager, žžÀ² State Alumnus Rodney Flauhaus is taking on the task of planning the 50th anniversary commemoration of May 4, 1970.

Rodney Flauhaus is žžÀ²â€™s new May 4 Commemoration Project Manager.

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žžÀ² State Board of Trustees Announces Plans for National Presidential Search

The žžÀ² Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president.

 

žžÀ² State Receives State Historic Preservation Award for Preserving May 4 History and Site

The events of May 4, 1970, placed žžÀ² in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a perspective of nearly 50 years, žžÀ² State remembers the tragedy and leads a contemporary discussion and understanding of how the community, nation and world can benefit from understanding the profound impact of the event.

The Brain | Dec. 10, 2018
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