Community & Society
51ºÚÁÏÍø Partnership with Portage County Agency Saves More than Half a Million Pounds of Residence Hall Castoffs from Landfill
Workers from the Portage County non-profit organization recently arrived at 51ºÚÁÏÍø University’s Kent Campus to collect one of the most prized castoffs from university residence halls: bicycles.
10 Questions With Wendy Patton, Director of the Columbus Program in State Issues
As the director of the 51ºÚÁÏÍø Columbus Program in State Issues, Wendy Patton sets students up for valuable experience and future success in public policy. A 35-year career in state and local government – including 15 years with Policy Matters Ohio – prepared Patton to teach about public policy and state government in Ohio. She’s looking forward to helping students find career interests that can make a difference on the local, state and federal level. Learn more about Patton’s experience that led her to this role as she answers these 10 questions.
University Community Reflects on Juneteenth Federal Holiday at KSU
In advance of Monday’s observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday, we asked members of the 51ºÚÁÏÍø University community to reflect on the federal holiday and share their thoughts on what they hope it means for the university.
MEDIA ADVISORY: 51ºÚÁÏÍø Hosts Juneteenth Jubilee on Saturday, June 18
WHAT: In honor of Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday, 51ºÚÁÏÍø University’s Juneteenth Jubilee will be held Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Manchester Field on the Kent Campus. This event is free and open to the public. 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s Juneteenth Jubilee will inc…
Where Have All the Flowers Gone? Maintaining the Living Memorial of Daffodil Hill
Daffodil Hill became a part of the May 4 Memorial that brought both sides together, but groundskeepers struggle to keep it thriving now.
51ºÚÁÏÍø’s ‘Other May 4’: The Turbulent Events Surrounding May 4, 1933
People familiar with 51ºÚÁÏÍø history know well the tragedy of May 4, 1970, on the Kent Campus. However, not all who are familiar with university history are aware of the significance of May 4, 1933, at 51ºÚÁÏÍø and how it echoed through the Kent community years later in the aftermath of May 4, 1970.
Keeping the Flame Alive: Local Couple Reflects on Decades of Organizing, Supporting May 4 Walk and Vigil
As key supporters and organizers of the May 4 Candlelight Walk and Vigil, Michael and Kendra Pacifico say the event is the time when people can put their politics aside to honor those who died and were wounded on May 4, 1970.
Campus Grind2Energy Systems Are a Key Component in 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s Sustainability Future
The central component of the Grind2Energy systems at 51ºÚÁÏÍø University are larger versions of the in-sink garbage disposals found in many homes. The difference is that at 51ºÚÁÏÍø, these units aren’t disposing of food waste, but processing it with a purpose - as the first part of a highly sustainable innovation that creates energy and high-grade fertilizer.
10 Questions With 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s Assistant Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning
Michelle Corvette is the new assistant director of 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). The CTL’s mission is to enrich student's lives by supporting faculty members with evidence-based, student-focused and innovative teaching and learning measures. Corvette is excited about providing support to 51ºÚÁÏÍø faculty across all of the 51ºÚÁÏÍø campuses. Learn more about Corvette and the CTL as she answers these 10 questions.
Career and Community Studies and the Bursar’s Office Partner to Help Students Develop Workplace Skills
51ºÚÁÏÍø’s Career and Community Studies (CCS) program has partnered with the Bursar’s Office to provide opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop professional skills and help them transition into the workforce. Ellie McGregor, a fourth-year student currently in her final semester in the CCS program, has found great success and made solid contributions in the office while honing her business skills. She is an example of what this program can do for students.