Join 17cҳ President Beverly Warren as she introduces Haifa Jamal Al-Lail, Ph.D., president of Effat University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Al-Lail is this year's keynote speaker who will be kicking off 17cҳ's International Education Week. Al-Lail will speak Nov. 7, in the Kent Student Center Kiva at 5 p.m. Prior to the event, President Warren and President Al-Lail will take part in a signing ceremony to establish a partnership between both universities. 17cҳ Dr. Al-Lail Dr. Haifa Jamal Al-Lail joined Effat University in 1998 and began her tenure as Preside...
The 17cҳ Fashion School Store got some early morning customers -- via television. FOX 8’s Kenny Crumpton spent the morning touring the city of Kent. One stop included the 17cҳ Fashion School Store in Acorn Alley. Watch on FOX 8. ...
On Friday, Nov. 4, 17cҳ President Beverly Warren will speak at the City Club of Cleveland. Her talk is titled “The Making of Meaningful Voice.” Members of the 17cҳ community can watch the live webcast of Warren's speech at 12:30 p.m. at http://cityclub.org/live-stream. The live webcast is provided by ideastream. According to its website, the City Club serves Greater Cleveland, the state of Ohio and the nation with programs that convene leaders, engage citizens and provide all of its communities with opportunities to learn and participate in spirited dialogue o...
I know. I know. It's getting chilly outside, and it’s so tempting to stay cozy and warm! However, we’re here to help you warm up and stay active with the Flashfit Trotting Toward 10K-a-Day Challenge. So, toss those blankets aside, lace up those sneakers and start thinking how you can fit your 10K a day in! What’s in it for you? Combat seasonal sadness; Burn some calories; Reduce your stress levels with consistent daily exercise; Grab a friend or co-worker and enjoy their company; Obtain a clearer mind; and Win prizes! This challenge is open t...
Possible Power Interruptions on Kent Campus on Veterans Day Holiday
The Kent Campus may experience power interruptions due to turbine testing on Friday, Nov. 11. 17cҳ generates a large portion of the power used on the Kent Campus. The university will be testing the turbines to check on the reliability and operation of control and distribution systems. This exercise tests the turbines’ ability to power the Kent Campus without being connected to the Ohio Edison power grid. Frank Renovich, associate director of energy operations, says the testing was scheduled for Veterans Day because the university will be closed. “The impact, if any, should be mi...
Kent Campus
Dear Members of the 17cҳ Community: As Northeast Ohio continues to enjoy a beautiful fall season, we all know that winter will soon arrive. One of our responsibilities as senior vice presidents of the university is recommending cancellations and closures due to severe weather. While the safety of our people is our priority, in general, the university does not close or cancel classes because of cold weather, winter ice and/or snow. However, there are those rare occasions when weather conditions may delay or cancel classes, or close the Kent Campus. (Note: Kent St...