Spring Break
Andrea Shearer stood before a nearly full E. Turner Stump Theatre last night and invited audience members to "expect the unexpected and prepare to 'enter the dance.'" Shearer, coordinator of the dance division within the School of Theatre and Dance, prepared the audience for Verlezza Dance, a company that performed seven pieces that highlighted the idea that anyone can dance. (0) comments
Kent State extended its losing streak today to three games after losing to Bowling Green 31-20. In a game that mirrored the Akron and Miami game, the Flashes struggled to keep drives alive, committed 10 penalties for 89 yards and failed to convert on crucial third and fourth downs in the redzone. (0) comments
University Registrar Glenn Davis acknowledged there were problems with the university's new FlashFAST system, which replaced Web for Students. He said his office was busy helping students throughout yesterday. (0) comments
The Ohio Board of Regents will give Kent State $237,584 this year, and similar funds every year for the next 10 years, to boost funding for doctoral programs focusing on science and technology. The money comes from the Innovation Incentive Program, which requires universities to reallocate state doctoral funds to programs that could stimulate economic growth. (0) comments
The Kent State chapter of Delta Upsilon is under review by the university. Dean of Students Greg Jarvie said that while all Greek organizations at Kent State are currently undergoing Greek Review, DU's review is a separate case. (4) comments
The Salem campus has found a permanent home for its Workforce Development and Continuing Studies Offices, as well as a home for a few community non-profit organizations. In Fall 2006, the campus bought the former Salem Middle School and converted the building into the Kent State University City Center. (0) comments
The Cleveland Museum of Art's Impressionist and Modern Masters exhibit features 142 works from 19th and 20th century artists such as Claude Monet, Henri Matisse, Vincent van Gogh, Pierre Renoir, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. (0) comments
Check-in for Parents' Weekend begins today at 3 p.m. on the first floor in the Student Center. (0) comments
The Unitarian Universalist Campus Ministry Group of Kent State will host a "Soulful Sundown" worship Sunday night at 8:30 at the U.U. Church of Kent at 228 Gougler Ave. (0) comments
The Portage County Tobacco Prevention Coalition will honor Kent City Schools and Riverside Wine and Imports for their commitment to a smoke-free environment tomorrow at its Celebration Breakfast in the Student Center. Kent City Schools is being honored for its prevention mentoring program with varsity athletes and middle school students. (1) comment
Kent State will host By the People's citizen's dialogue tomorrow - a forum designed to discuss the purpose of higher education for democracy in the 21st century. (0) comments
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center and the National Exercise Trainers Association, a nonprofit fitness professional association, will host a nationally recognized fitness certification workshop at 8 a.m. on Nov. 3. The group exercise certification workshop teaches participants the basics of being a group fitness instructor. (0) comments
HILLSDALE, Mich. - To say that Mayor Michael Sessions has had a rough year is an understatement. First, he faced criminal charges for Internet pranks against his former campaign manager. That spawned a short-lived recall campaign. Then, just as things seemed to be settling down, Sessions got some devastating news. (0) comments
Students from across the country will visit Kent this weekend to take part in the Anti-Racist Action National Conference. The conference is held each year at a different college campus, and for the past year, Kent State's chapter of the group has been planning to host this weekend's event. (0) comments