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In the spirit of Halloween, students learned the dance moves to Michael Jackson's, "Thriller" in Eastway last night. With the same precision as Jackson, freshman business major Todd Williams, who learned the dance two summers ago, demonstrated the moves to the classic dance. (2) comments
It seems that administrations at universities and colleges across Ohio will have to grit their teeth and wait as no financial projections have been made for the new University System of Ohio. (0) comments
Two $50,000 grants from the University Foundation helped buy new Steinway pianos and renovate an organic chemistry laboratory in the past year. Similar grants in coming years will follow as part of the foundation's effort to highlight its importance while continuing to help the university, said Gene Finn, vice president for institutional advancement. (0) comments
Kent State's regional campuses are weighing in on what their roles in the new University System may be, not knowing for sure until Gov. Ted Strickland and Chancellor Eric Fingerhut reveal final plans in March 2008. The 10-year plan, which will unite public colleges, universities and career centers, aims to boost the schools' abilities to compete for research funding, thrive in global markets and serve as an economic engine for the state. (0) comments
It's the final countdown in the College of Arts and Sciences dean search with the fourth and final candidate visiting campus yesterday. Joseph Glover, interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida, was the last candidate brought to campus. (0) comments
Members of All-Campus Programming Board attended yesterday's Undergraduate Student Senate meeting to brainstorm plans for when next year's student government absorbs the board. "We value and respect what you have to say," Executive Director Katie Hale said to ACPB. (0) comments
For the 17 members of the Kent State bowling team, bowling is about passion, competition and commitment. The team came in sixth out of 34 teams and 20 colleges (each college can enter more than one team) at its first tournament Sept. 29 in Pittsburgh. (0) comments
Hundreds of fashion ads, ranging from Dolce and Gabbana to Chanel and everything in between, bombard visitors upon entering the room of two junior fashion merchandising majors. "It was all Jill," said Carrie Brady in reference to her roommate, Jill Holava's interior decorating skills. (0) comments
GTB Entertainment's showcase at the Green Room Thursday night featuring local artist David Ullman and bands Nate X 10 and The Speedbumps drew a small crowd of pleased, feet-tapping fans. Seth Roodman, junior architecture major, said he's a Speedbumps fan because of its unique sound. (0) comments
Executive Director of Financial Affairs Matthew Fajack will be leaving Kent State to begin work at the University of Florida as vice president and chief financial officer Jan. 1. Kyle Cavanaugh, vice president of human resources at the University of Florida, said Fajack will play a strategic role in all financial analysis, planning and recommendations relating to the university's fiscal assets. (0) comments
A midterm meter reading taken last night revealed the current ranking of teams in the ongoing energy conservation competition among Kent State's residence halls. The competition, which began Oct. 15 and ends Nov. 13, is an effort by Residence Services and Campus Environment and Operations to raise energy awareness among students. (0) comments
Los Angeles Times photojournalist Don Bartletti will speak about migrant workers and "migration for survival" at 7 tonight in the Kiva. Bartletti is the first speaker for this year's Gerald H. Read Distinguished Lecture Series. The series will focus on migration and immigration. (0) comments
Enjoy the colorful fall scenery of Cuyahoga Valley National Park with the Outdoor Adventure Center on Saturday during the Fall Colors Day Hike. Participants will meet at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center at 9 a.m. and hike a section of the Buckeye Trail before having lunch. (0) comments
The Outdoor Adventure Center will host an overnight survival trip to the West Branch State Park on Nov. 9 and 10. Participants will learn how to survive in the wilderness without bringing anything, said Dave Herpy, outdoor adventure and camp coordinator. The center is teaming up with the Midwest Native Skills Institute, a wilderness outdoors school, to teach students how to build shelter, make fire and harvest food. (0) comments
Public Relations Student Society of America is hosting its fourth annual Networking Event from 6 to 8 tonight in Room 110 Franklin Hall. The event is free and open to all public relations majors. Fifteen public relations professionals from the Akron and Cleveland areas will advise students how to finish their college careers and begin their professional careers successfully. (0) comments