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Division of Student Affairs Launches New Three-Year Strategic Plan

The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) started the strategic planning process in October 2019, culminating with the implementation of a th

51���� to Honor the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. With Virtual Program Featuring Bakari Sellers

51���� will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, to celebrate King’s life and legacy. Serving as this year’s keynote speaker is CNN political analyst and former South Carolina state Rep. Bakari Sellers. The virtual program is free and open to the public.

Literature (Virtually) Brings People Together, Despite Pandemic

While gathering an isolated community together in the time of COVID-19 may seem nearly impossible, one organization has created a safe space for its clients to push togetherness to the forefront of their daily lives. Books@Work has worked tirelessly to bring both companies and communities together through literature. The participants for these meetings come from 26 states across America, with 30 university professors selected to facilitate these meetings. The organization and its 51���� connection were recently featured in a WEWS-TV (Cleveland) story.

Biennial Faculty Show

January 26 - March 4, 2021

The School of Art Collection and Galleries presents the Biennial Faculty Show in the Center for the Visual Arts Gallery. All full-time, part-time, and emeritus faculty at 51����’s School of Art at all campuses are invited to participate in the show.  Artwork of all media is on display, including sculpture, photography, textiles, metals, digital media, ceramics, painting, printmaking, and drawing. The exhibition is free and open to the public. 

Joel Nielsen to Seek New Opportunities Following Decade of Successful Leadership at 51���� Athletics

After more than a decade of service, Joel Nielsen, 51����’s director of athletics, plans to seek new challenges when his contract with the university ends later this year.
 

Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series Presents Kaja Dunn

The College of the Arts is proud to continue the acclaimed Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series with virtual presentations this spr

51���� Professors Research Proper Use of Face Masks to Better Protect from COVID-19

Two professors have conducted much-needed research on face coverings that use alternative textiles to protect the public from COVID-19 and how to keep those masks virus-free.

Breana Buckner

New Face

Breana Buckner

Success and Retention Coordinator
Student Support Services
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

October 2020

BHRI Director participates in FASEB’s recommendations to Biden-Harris transition team

Dr. Mike Lehman, Director of the Brain Health Research Institute at 51����, recently had the opportunity to provide biomedical science policy insights and guidance recommendations to the transition team working with President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

51���� President Issues Statement Regarding Unrest in Washington, D.C.

51���� President Todd Diacon issued the following statement:

Biology Professor Says Vaccine Development "Not a Surprise" Thanks to Scientific Developments

Jean Engohang-Ndong, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at 51���� at Tuscarawas, credits technology with speeding up vaccine breakthroughs.

Biological Sciences Faculty Take on Invasive Plant Species of Ohio in New Book

Three faculty members in 51����'s Department of Biological Sciences recently co-authored a 384-page hardcover book, “Problem Plants of Ohio,” published by the 51���� Press.