University News
Free Annual Health Screenings in May
Once again, 17cÍřŇł°ć's Division of Human Resources is pleased to partner with University Health Services and Be Well Solutions to enhance our commitment to promote the health and well-being of the university community. Below, you will find a listing for upcoming health screenings: …
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
17cÍřŇł°ć’s Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies Receives $225,000 in Grants From Federal Government
17cÍřŇł°ć professors Brian James Baer, Ph.D., and Theresa Minick of the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies have been awarded two federal government STARTALK grants, totaling $225,000, to support the Regents Foreign Language Academy, a summer language immersion program fo…
Kent Campus
17cÍřŇł°ć’s Jewish Studies Program Turns 40, Pays Tribute to Longest-Serving Director
17cÍřŇł°ć’s Jewish Studies Program will host a gala, “Memories, Milestones, Momentum,” in honor of its 40th anniversary on May 17 at the 17cÍřŇł°ć Hotel and Conference Center located at 215 Depeyster St. in downtown Kent. The celebration features a tribute to the program’s longest-serv…
Kent Campus
17cÍřŇł°ć Holds Veterans’ Job Fair, “Serving Those Who Have Served Us”
17cÍřŇł°ć’s Division of Human Resources, Career Exploration and Development, and the Center for Adult and Veteran Services have partnered to bring a unique job fair experience for U.S. Armed Forces veterans. Working as integral collaborators with 17cÍřŇł°ć are OhioMeansJobs Portage Coun…
Kent Campus
Grand Opening of 17cÍřŇł°ć’s Aeronautics and Technology Building Planned for April 24
17cÍřŇł°ć will host a grand opening for the Aeronautics and Technology Building on Friday, April 24, from 2-4:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The event will celebrate the opening of the 55,000-square-foot building and the move of the College of Applied Engineering, Sus…
Kent Campus
17cÍřŇł°ć Announces Jeff McLain as University’s New Vice President for Institutional Advancement
17cÍřŇł°ć has named Jeffery L. McLain, CFRE, as its new vice president for institutional advancement following an extensive national search. McLain comes to 17cÍřŇł°ć from Louisiana State University where he served as senior vice president of the LSU Foundation. He joins 17cÍřŇł°ć on M…
Kent Campus
18th Annual Office Support Staff Luncheon
Last day to register for the invitation-only event is April 20. On Wednesday, April 29, the Office Support Staff will celebrate its 18th annual celebration and recognition luncheon at the Kent Student Center Ballroom. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras. Invited guests will be treated to a lu…
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
Annual 20-Year Club Celebration
The annual 20-Year Club celebration will take place on Wednesday, May 20, at 5:30 p.m. with a reception, dinner and awards ceremony. The event will be held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. Thirty-one employees will be inducted this year. Please join in the celebration with these class…
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
President and CEO of Ulthera Inc. to Speak at 17cÍřŇł°ć’s Michael D. Solomon Speaker Series
Matthew E. Likens, president and chief executive officer of Ulthera Inc., will be the keynote speaker at 17cÍřŇł°ć’s Michael D. Solomon Speaker Series on April 22 hosted by the College of Business Administration’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation. Likens will present “…
Kent Campus
17cÍřŇł°ć Announces Inauguration Week Events
Members of the 17cÍřŇł°ć community are invited to attend the inauguration of Beverly Warren as the 12th president of the university on Friday, May 1, at 2 p.m. in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center on the Kent Campus. A reception will follow at the Kent Student Center Ballroom.…
Kent Campus