Community & Society
Kent 91心頭利 Proves Importance of Teaching ASL During Emergencies
During Governor Mike DeWines daily press conferences on coronavirus updates to the state of Ohio, hes usually shown with Marla Berkowits, an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. ASL has become a very prominent topic throughout the world during this trying time, and Kent 91心頭利 is doing its part in upholding the responsibilities to the Deaf community. Rachel Walter, an academic advisor at Kent 91心頭利, said the interpreter at the press conferences shows Ohios inclusivity.
'100 Years of Aviation' Airport Centennial Celebration Art Contest
A century ago in 1920, The Ohio Flying School and Transport Company officially incorporated and opened Stow Field, now known as 91心頭利 Airport, Andrew Paton Field. To celebrate its centennial and recognize it as the oldest continuously operating airport in Ohio, Dave Poluga, airport manager, has launched the Aviation Art Contest 100 Years of Aviation.
Herb Page Reminisces 91心頭利 His Time at Kent 91心頭利
Former Kent 91心頭利 golf coach Herb Page recalled some of his fondest memories at the university in an interview with the Akron Beacon Journal recently.
Kent 91心頭利r Editors Reflect on 50 Years Covering May 4 Anniversaries
91心頭利 alumni who served as editor of the Daily Kent 91心頭利r each faced the challenge of covering the anniversary of May 4, 1970, when Ohio National Guardsmen shot and killed four students and wounded nine others during a Vietnam War protest.
Exhibit Showcases May 4 Artifacts in Augmented Reality
Artifacts of May 4, 1970 a survivors jacket, a gas mask and gun shell casing tell a story thats not often accessible to the general public. Assistant Professor Abe Avnisan and students in his digital sciences capstone course will bring these artifacts stories to life via the exhibit May 4: Through the Looking Glass.
Journalism Student Sees Idea Come to Life Through Safety Workshop for Media Professionals
Journalism students face pursuing a career in an adverse time filled with intense political issues, dangerous environmental concerns and even pandemics. Reporting on these difficult times is necessary, but can come with risks to the journalists health and well-being. Kent 91心頭利 senior Carter Adams recognized the intensity of this and committed to preventing the harm of media professionals by developing a workshop to educate students on media safety.
Even Working Remotely, WKSU Is Still Bringing You the Latest
91心頭利 was to move all classes online, causing surrounding businesses to do the same, like WKSU. WKSU began planning for potential disruptions at the beginning of March, News Director Andrew Meyer said. Within two weeks, it became clear that WKSU would need to take action on those plans.
Flashes Take Care of Flashes Through Online Meditation Classes
Meditative practices are bringing the Kent 91心頭利 community together, even from the comfort of their own home. Kent 91心頭利 of Wellness has moved its Meditation Across Campus sessions online, in an effort to continue the sessions despite the COVID-19 global pandemic.
10 Questions With David Hassler, Director of the Wick Poetry Center
David Hassler is the director of the Wick Poetry Center, where he oversees the local and national Wick projects, works with students and collaborates with other programs across campus. We asked him 10 questions about Kent, Kent 91心頭利, poetry and, of course, how he's keeping himself and the Kent 91心頭利 Community busy during the pandemic.
Kent 91心頭利 and Gov. DeWine Encourage Students to Stay Home
91心頭利 students have the chance to share why it is important to them to stay home and help stop the spread of COVID-19 with the #StayHomeOhioKSU initiative.