Visitors to the Stratosphere exhibition on April 20 (noon - 7 p.m.) and 21 (noon - 6 p.m.) will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite artwork in the People鈥檚 Choice Award category, which carries a $500 prize. That award, along with Best in Show ($1,000), First Runner-Up ($500) and Second Runner-Up ($250) will be presented at 6 p.m. on April 21 during the exhibit's opening reception.
The finalists of the 2016 Stratosphere Juried Art Competition will have their work on display April 20-30 at Kent State University鈥檚 Downtown Gallery, located at 141 E. Main St. in Kent. A reception and awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 21, from 5 to 7 p.m., with competition winners announced at 6 p.m. Both the gallery and reception are free and open to the public.
The Intercultural Communication Society, a student organization within the School of Communication Studies, is hosting a Poetry Slam on Friday, April 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wick Poetry Center. Any student, staff or faculty member is welcome to attend and represent his or her culture in the form of poetry, music, dance or food. Individuals interested in sharing their culture at the event should contact Yaling Sun at ysun27@kent.edu before Saturday, April 16. ...
Spend a semester in Florence Italy... Kent State鈥檚 Department of Biological Sciences is pleased to expand our Florence Italy offerings to include the following courses for the Spring 2017 semester: BSCI 30156 Elements of Genetics BSCI 30157 Elements of Genetics Lab BSCI 40430 Animal Physiology If you are interested, we encourage you to consider how this semester fits in with your fall registration. For some students, taking cell biology in the fall on the Kent campus and then taking these three BSCI courses in Florence is the best strategy. In additi...
Kent State University recently earned the top spot on College Rank鈥檚 list of the 50 Best College Dining Experiences. Judging criteria included versatility of menu options, support for nutrition and wellness, sustainability efforts and accessibility for those with special dietary needs. College Rank is an independent organization that aims to provide unbiased rankings of academic institutions in a multitude of categories. Its mission is to make it easier for students and parents to identify the best college for their individual needs and preferences. In selecting Kent State for the top po...
Kent State University at Stark鈥檚 2015-16 theatrical season will close with These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich. The play will be performed on April 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. and on April 24 and May 1 at 2:30 p.m. in the Kent State Stark Theatre, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided for the performance on May 1 at 2:30 p.m. Opening night is Scholarship Night with proceeds benefiting students in Kent State Stark theatre and music programs. Set in the 1920s, this impactful true account chronicles the strength and courage of...
The Ohio Council of the Institute of Management Accountants will host its 42nd Annual Meonske Accounting Professional Development Conference and Workshop on April 28 and 29 at Kent State University. 鈥淭his conference is recognized as one of the top five accounting conferences in the country,鈥 said Norman Meonske, Ph.D., professor emeritus at Kent State, national online instructor for the Becker CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Review Course and conference namesake. 鈥淲e are going to have two days packed with high-quality practical training for members of the accounting and financial communit...
