Spring Break
Free food was the buzz in Risman Plaza yesterday. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. students were either eating or calling their friends to tell them where they could snag a free lunch. Freshman architecture major Tim Hanlon was at "Taste of Kent" to kill time before class. (0) comments
At the first public Undergraduate Student Senate meeting yesterday, senators were asked for their support in piloting what could become a new university e-mail system. Dave Dalton, executive director of educational technology, said the university is in close conversation with Google for a possible FlashMail/Gmail convergence at no extra cost to the university. (1) comment
A mock residence hall fire was held yesterday in Manchester Field to help kick off National Campus Fire Safety Month. The event was sponsored by Kent State, Campus Firewatch, the city of Kent and the Ohio Fire Safety Coalition. (6) comments
Fires on and around college campuses have been increasing in recent years, and Ohio leads the nation in campus fatalities due to fires. Fire officials offer advice on how to stay safe. (0) comments
Students who use the PARTA bus system to get around on and off campus may have to make adjustments this year. The bus routes that once stopped at Music and Speech Center now stop at the C-Midway lot instead, located in front of the ROTC building. While riders seem to be adjusting well to the new route, some do have complaints. (0) comments
Although Ramadan marks a month of fasting for Muslims, Yacine Djemil said whenever he smells bourak, a Muslim dish his mom makes, he knows the holy month has arrived. Djemil, leader of the Muslim Students' Association at Kent State, said breaking fast at his home in Cleveland is a great time for him. (1) comment
Retention and enrollment have increased since last year according to the fifteenth day statistics. (0) comments
The Kent State Alumni Association gave its Web site a makeover in May, transforming it into an online community that allows graduates to stay in touch. The new Web site allows alumni to register with an e-mail address and create a basic personal profile with their city, state and class year. (2) comments
After two unsuccessful attempts, the College of Arts and Sciences is looking for three to be the lucky number in its search for a new dean. "The people you want already have jobs," said Tim Chandler, College of the Arts dean and search committee chair. The search is to replace Interim Dean Jerry Feezel, who was brought out of retirement two years ago, to fill the position until a permanent replacement is found. (0) comments
Tonight, members of PRIDE!Kent will attend a benefit show for a transgender student at the University of Akron. The benefit will take place at Roseto Club in Akron. Colleen Eltibi, president of PRIDE!Kent, said it is for friends and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. (0) comments