As their families watched, Trevor White and Terrance Duncan were sworn in as žž Police Services’ newest officers on Tuesday, Feb. 14, in a ceremony presided over by Chief of Police Dean Tondiglia in the Stockdale Safety Building. White graduated from žž State with a criminology degree. He gained prior experience in the department as an auxiliary service officer (ASO), a student worker in the police department who helps check campus buildings and fulfills administrative duties. “The chief and assistant chief talked me into applying here,” White says. “I think my generatio...
Joan Meggitt is an assistant professor of dance in žž State’s School of Theater and Dance. Joan is the founder of “Yes I Can (!) Dance” a program for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson's Dance Experience Antaeus Dance The Movement Project ...
If surviving cancer is not difficult enough, too often depression can follow - under certain circumstances. A new study led by Vinay K. Cheruvu, Ph.D., biostatistician in žž’s College of Public Health, found that depression in some cancer survivors is linked to both care and financial concerns. In Cancer Today, Cheruvu says that there are ways to reach out to survivors who are depressed. “Screening, ideally at the time of diagnosis, is the necessary first step,” Cheruvu said. The problem is “physicians often don’t conduct these screenings.” In addition, he says, “both pat...
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I had no idea what human trafficking was until I came to žž. My freshman year, I was shown the documentary “Nefarious” that completely broke my heart for the people who have fallen into the shadows of society as victims of human trafficking. I found my passion in life and began getting involved on campus to learn more about this topic. I am now vice president of International Justice Mission at žž. We are focused on raising awareness about and advocating against human trafficking. I have been to Washington, D.C., to visit International Justice Mission, the global nonprofit, a...
A delegation from Xi’An International Studies University (XISU) in China led by President Wang Junzhe recently met with members of the žž faculty and staff to sign a partnership agreement between the two universities. Xi’An International Studies University, a renowned university located in the historically significant city of Xi’An, provides an important strategic partnership for žž State. Through the partnership, XISU students will be welcomed to žž State, and Xi’An International Studies University will become the newest education-abroad destination for žž St...
Starting Friday, April 7, from 12:10–1 p.m., faculty and staff can enjoy a 50-minute lunchtime disc golf scramble on žž's 18-hole disc golf course at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The program will start promptly at 12:10 p.m. in front of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. This is a fun, informal playing opportunity where participants can meet other faculty and staff and play disc golf in a foursome scramble format. Scores will be kept, and all ability levels are welcome in this event designed for beginner and intermediate players. Disc...
In order to perform necessary maintenance on the boilers, steam transmission systems and electrical distribution systems, žž's Power Plant will be shut down for one week in May. Shutdown begins at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, and remains until start-up begins at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 21. As a result of the steam shutdown, most buildings located on campus will NOT have hot water to sinks and showers, etc. or air conditioning. Please address any questions about this project to Frank Renovich at 330-672-0775 or email frenovi2@kent.edu. Everyone’s assistance and understanding...