College of the Arts
The Kent Dance Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Gregory King, will welcome its second guest artist of the 2017-2018 season, Jess Pretty, the weekend of October 6. Pretty teaches classes in contemporaryTRAP, hip hop, and jazz funk. ContemporaryTRAPTeaching Real from Jessica Pretty on Vimeo. 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Jess Pretty: From Jess Pretty's website: "As a black female dancing body I am constantly investigating different methods of world-building so as to have a self created limitless potential for possibility within a society where my ...
Media Contact: James Lee Ohio EPA Director Craig W. Butler presented 18 Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Awards today at the Sustainability Conference in Columbus. Ohio’s E3 Program recognizes businesses, nonprofits and government agencies for going above and beyond compliance with requirements while demonstrating environmental excellence. This is the first year awarding our fourth level of recognition, Platinum Level, which recognizes organizations that have expanded their environmental programs beyond their own facility to make a positive impact on the surrounding community. ...
College of Communication & Information
The School of Communication Studies debuted its new and expanded space in Taylor Hall with a series of events for students, alumni, faculty and community members. More than 330 people attended! See more photos at https://www.flickr.com/…/kentcomms…/albums/72157687461025673. ...
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ School of Music Faculty Member Theodore Albrecht Awarded Prestigious Beethoven Medal in Baden, Austria
Theodore Albrecht, Ph.D., professor of musicology in 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, has been awarded the Beethoven Medal in recognition of his musicological contributions to the study of composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Dr. Albrecht received the award during the International Beethoven-Days 2017 in Baden, Bad Voeslau and Vienna, an annual, weeklong music festival and conference held in Austria. The award was presented by festival director Eduard Melkus, violinist and conductor, on Aug. 27 at the House of Art in Baden. The certificate accompanying the medal reads "B...
Hurricane Relief Supply Drive OCT. 1 - 20, 2017 Take the opportunity to contribute to 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ's Hurricane Relief Supply Drive by donating much-needed supplies to provide comfort and support to communities across the southern United States affected by recent hurricanes and subsequent floodwaters. Your contributions will go a long way toward making sure individuals and families get back on the road to recovery. The Geauga Campus in Burton and the Regional Academic Center in Twinsburg are participating in the 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University and Community Partners Hurricane Relief Supply Drive ...
Video: International Students Get a Warm Airport Welcome From 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University's Office of International Student Affairs welcomed new international students enrolled this academic year by organizing airport pickups. 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ volunteers greeted the new students and helped them move into their new homes. ...
Most of the Kent Campus Buildings in Good Condition, but a Handful Need Attention
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Sep. 28, 2017
The master planning team completed a comprehensive understanding of the function and condition of buildings. Building were assessed through three lenses:
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Facility conditions: The functionality of physical building systems.
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Academic utilization: How well the building’s classrooms and teaching labs are scheduled.
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Educational Adequacy: How well the building’s classrooms and teaching labs are outfitted for modern instruction.
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The Beauty of the Kent Campus is Characterized by its Open Spaces and Topography
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Sep. 28, 2017
One of the more striking features of the Kent Campus is its setting. Stands of mature trees are located throughout campus, with the front campus being the largest and most prominent. Open areas allow for informal recreation, celebration, and protest. Significant wetlands are east of Loop Road.