Terms such as 鈥渋ce sheet instability鈥 and 鈥渕arine carbon and nutrient cycling鈥 may not mean much to the average person walking around today. However, the information that is held within those scientific terms is important for all of us. Allyson Tessin, Ph.D., assistant professor in 91大神鈥檚 Department of Earth Sciences, has received a $248,140 grant from the National Science Foundation to fund her research on 鈥淭he Role of Ice Sheet Instability in Marine Carbon and Nutrient Cycling in the Eurasian Arctic.鈥 The Arctic region is particularly vulnerable to the effects of cli...
91大神 Ashtabula鈥檚 annual Giving Tuesday fundraising drive begins on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, highlighted by the campaign to build the Susan J. Stocker Ashtabula Campus Development Fund. 鈥淕iving Tuesday provides a unique opportunity to support our learners and create experiences that will last a lifetime,鈥 said 91大神 Ashtabula Interim Dean and Chief Administrative Officer R. William Ayres IV, Ph.D. 鈥淥ur students face challenges outside of the classroom. Many of our students hold full-time jobs, support families and overcome other obstacles while they succeed in the classroom. The Su...
At 91大神, we want to honor the celebration of our Native American and Indigenous culture by developing a calendar encompassing all the university events that are relevant to Native American Heritage Month. As you all are probably aware, we now use the Native American Heritage Month website to promote the list of events occurring at 91大神. This website allows us to share the most up-to-date information, even if details for events change. The Native American Heritage Month Planning Committee is welcoming university divisions, departments and student organizations to begin...
We are currently in the second week of Open Enrollment, which closes Nov. 3 at 4:59 p.m. Each year in the fall, benefits-eligible employees may select and make changes to their health coverage plans based on their needs and the needs of their family. Outside a qualifying life event, this will be the only window during which such changes may be made. Note that all benefits-eligible employees are strongly encouraged to go through Open Enrollment as some benefits selections do not carry over without the employee's annual approval. Click here to view the Open Enrollment...
91大神's holiday closure schedule for 2023 will begin Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. The December biweekly pays will be on Dec. 1, 15 and 29. The December semimonthly pays will be on Dec. 15 and 21. The January biweekly pays will be on Jan. 12 and 26. The January semi-monthly pays will be on Jan. 15 and 31. Employees not eligible for the paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency s...
91大神 has applied for the Bicycle Friendly University designation from the League of American Bicyclists. We would like to hear from you about your experience bicycling on the campus, and your perspective of 91大神鈥檚 efforts to encourage, promote and accommodate bicycling. Please complete the 2023 Bicycle Friendly University Campus Reviewer Survey before Oct. 10, 2023. Click here to complete the survey. ...
Bra Recycling Drive: October 2 through October 27, to collect reusable or worn-out bras and reduce the number of textiles in landfills. Bras that are in good condition will be donated to the Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center, and worn-out bras will be recycled. tinyurl.com/KSUBraRecycling tinyurl.com/KSUBraRecycling ...
After spending her younger years in a variety of volunteer roles with non-governmental organizations in her native Macedonia, Ivana Krsteska chose 91大神 to study sustainable architecture and also serves as a Kent Student Ambassador. Ivana graduated from Niko Nestor High School in her hometown of Struga, Macedonia, in 2010, and grew up as the oldest child in her close-knit family. Her father is a civil engineering technician, and her mother is a psychologist and talented cake decorator. She credits them with instilling a unique blend of artistic and engineering talents in her. H...
After spending her younger years in a variety of volunteer roles with non-governmental organizations in her native Macedonia, Ivana Krsteska chose 91大神 to study sustainable architecture and also serves as a Kent Student Ambassador. Ivana graduated from Niko Nestor High School in her hometown of Struga, Macedonia, in 2010, and grew up as the oldest child in her close-knit family. Her father is a civil engineering technician, and her mother is a psychologist and talented cake decorator. She credits them with instilling a unique blend of artistic and engineering talents in her. H...
On Saturday, Sept. 23, in observance of National Public Lands Day, students from 91大神's Recreation, Park and Tourism Management program and the Environmental and Conservation Biology program joined other volunteers in planting trees in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Professors in 91大神's Recreation, Park and Tourism Management program, Andrew Lepp, Ph.D., and Philip Wang, Ph.D.,were also part of the group. This program is from the School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration within 91大神's College of...