Dr. David Dees, interim dean of žž Columbiana County campuses, announced that this year’s commencement speaker is Stephanie Poole Martinez, an East Liverpool native, who will address graduates at a combined commencement ceremony on May 12 at the Crestview High School Performing Arts Center. A reception for graduates, families and friends will be held from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by graduation ceremonies that begin at 6:30 p.m. Diplomas will be presented to graduates from the summer 2016, fall 2016 and spring 2017 semesters on the East Liverpool and Salem campuses. This year...
The Department of Biological Sciences is pleased to announce our faculty led winter break trip to Costa Rica! For more information contact Dr. Oscar Rocha, orocha@kent.edu Tropical Field Biology and Conservation (Spring 2018) ...
Two students from žž at Ashtabula are leading a team of students from Gannon University in partnership with 3sixty5 Health Innovations, an Erie, Pennsylvania-based startup, which is releasing an all-new health mobile app aimed at helping users maintain a healthy lifestyle. Joseph Kuvshinikov, associate professor at žž State Ashtabula, teaches Business Consulting and Practicum, where students have 15 weeks to work with and provide consultation to a local client. “The students meet with the client at the beginning of the semester, and they get a list of tasks and ...
April 29: Dr. Richard Ferdig is the Summit Professor of Learning Technologies and Professor of Instructional Technology in žž State's School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences. He is leading a team of researchers engaged with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the Cleveland MetroParks to create a mobile device application to help visitors learn more about the park’s history and ecology. Plugged In (From žž State Magazine) Outstanding Research & Scholarship Award ParkApps Northeast Ohio ...
School of Theatre and Dance
Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, žž’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will open its 49th season with a production of “9 to 5." Directed by Porthouse producing artistic director Terri žž, “9 to 5” opens June 16 and runs through July 1. A preview performance will take place on June 15. With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, “9 to 5” is based on the hit 1980 movie starring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. When three female coworkers are pushed to the boiling point, they c...
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žž Health Services and the health departments of the City of žž and Portage County have recently become aware of confirmed mumps at žž - žž Campus. Our community's health and safety are our top priority. All appropriate measures, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, were followed. University Health Services is advising all students and university employees that it is likely that the mumps virus is circulating in the vicinity and advising everyone to be aware of the signs and symptoms of this virus. What is mumps? Mumps ...
žž State Ashtabula
The Peer Mentoring Project is an endeavor of the žž State Ashtabula campus to increase student success within the Health Degree programs in the first semester of college. Success in the first semester will lead to higher retention rates, more academic confidence, fewer course repeats, higher levels of preparedness, and quicker entrance into healthcare-related programs. Mentors will develop a structured and trusting relationship with new freshman pursuing healthcare programs to offer guidance, support, and encouragement. A peer mentor can be referred to as a friend, coach, advisor, r...