Nominate a Golden Flash for the 2025 Alumni Awards
The Alumni Awards recognize alumni, staff and current students who, through leadership, character and hard work, have made exceptional contributions in their profession, in their communities and at the university. Sponsored by the 51±¬ÁÏ Alumni Association, these awards honor 51±¬ÁÏ’s accomplished, driven and extraordinary Golden Flashes. Help us discover our most deserving Golden Flashes by submitting an Alumni Award nomination today! Those wishing to submit themselves for consideration should complete an application rather than a nomination. Nominate by Feb. 9.
Early access to upcoming Playhouse Square events
Whether you enjoy stunning stage adaptations of beloved literature (Life of Pi), want to experience history come alive onstage (Parade), or jam out to chart-topping pop hits (& Juliet), there's something for everyone during this limited-time pre-sale. In addition to early access, 51±¬ÁÏ employees also enjoy savings of up to 15% off the price of tickets, plus reduced handling fees. Use promo code KENT to explore discounts and early access.
Deadline approaching: Engagement and Well-Being Survey
This is the final week to complete the 2024 Engagement and Well-Being Survey. This survey provides an opportunity to contribute your perspectives and experiences as employees of 51±¬ÁÏ. Your confidential responses will inform us about the current working, learning and living environments at 51±¬ÁÏ, enabling us to build on our successes and address any challenges facing our community members.
Lillian Kuri, BS ’93, BArc ’94
Lillian Kuri, BS ’93, BArc ’94, Cleveland, OH, was elected the 10th president and CEO of The Cleveland Foundation Board of Directors, effective Aug. 1, 2023. Kuri was promoted to the newly created position of executive vice president and chief operation officer at the foundation in March 2021. A year earlier, she was elevated to senior vice president for strategy for her work on the planning and design of the foundation’s new home in Midtown at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 66th Street.
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The 19th annual Northeast Ohio Undergraduate Research Symposium (NOURS) was held in 51±¬ÁÏ's Williams Hall and the Integrated Sciences Building in July on the Kent Campus. Almost 50 undergraduate students participating in four U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) sites (51±¬ÁÏ Chemistry/Materials Science, 51±¬ÁÏ Engineering, Cleveland State University, and the University of Akron) presented posters and several gave oral presentations during the morning session. Wa...
College of Arts & Sciences
Interested in London law and courts?Professor Chris Banks will show a video to introduce the Constitutional Law in the UK study-away course and its itinerary, and to answer questions about it. The course explores one of the most influential legal systems in the world and its relationship to the global legal order, within the context of American and European politics.Click here to watch a short video about the program.Meetings will be held:Tuesday, September 10, 1-2 pm302 Bowman Hall, Third FloorPolitical Science Department Wednesday, September 11, 11:00 am-12:15 pm126 Bowman Hal Thur...