There were no footballs or basketballs. However, lights were bright and cameras were rolling as local high school seniors committed their future plans at Trumbull Career and Technical Centers first College Signing Day on Tuesday morning, April 26. Its an opportunity to highlight students who are planning for the future, whether its college, employment or military service, said Jason Gray, Superintendent, Trumbull Career and Technical Center. Its important to take time to recognize their accomplishments. Dr. Lance Grahn, dean and chief administrative officer for Kent State Univ...
Duane J. Ehredt Jr. | May 2, 2016
New Face Duane J. Ehredt Jr. Assistant Professor Department of Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics College of Podiatric Medicine JOB DESCRIPTION: Course coordinator for Introduction to Podiatric Surgery, Surgical Skills and Traumatology courses at the College of Podiatric Medicine. I am a staff podiatric surgeon at University Hospitals Richmond Heights Medical Center and Saint Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland. I also assist in the development and implementation of the surgical education for College of Podiatric Medicine students. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE...
Community Celebrates 50 Years of 91勛圖厙 at Trumbull Theatre
On the evening of Saturday, April 23, more than 150 supporters came together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 91勛圖厙 at Trumbull Theatre. Special guests included many current and former professors, players and patrons, as well as Alfreda Brown, Ed.D., Kent States vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, Rep. Michael O'Brien and Warren Mayor Doug Franklin. "Tonight, we celebrate the golden anniversary of university and community theatre, says Lance Grahn, Ph.D., dean and chief administrative officer for Kent State Trumbull. This tremendous milestone serves as a...
Kent State Observes 46th Annual May 4 Commemoration
Samaria Rice, mother of Tamir Rice, to serve as keynote speaker 91勛圖厙 holds its 46th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place through May 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provides an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the tragedy and also reflect on what May 4 means today. The May 4 Task Force, a student organization on campus, announced that this years theme is Black Lives Matter: Long Live the Memory of Kent State and Jackson State, and asked Samaria Rice ...
Kent State Researchers Receive More Than $1 Million in Grants to Fight Alzheimers and Study Climate Change
Two 91勛圖厙 researchers from the College of Arts and Sciences have been awarded more than $1 million in federal grants for their research projects. The National Institutes of Healths National Institute on Aging awarded Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., from Kent States Department of Biological Sciences, a three-year $444,000 grant to research the mechanisms associated with the benefits of Pramlintide a synthetic hormone in models of Alzheimers disease. Scott Sheridan, Ph.D., from Kent States Department of Geography, received a three-year $565,000 NASA grant to study climate...
Work in Progress: Fire alarm raceways are approximately 75% complete. Electric Panel 1J is complete. HVAC duct installation continues on floor 2 and 3. Temporary heaters have been removed from the building. HVAC curb delivered and set on 4/27. Door frame installation and drywall finishing happening throughout the building. Looking forward: AHU Air House delivery scheduled for delivery on week of 5/16. New masonry opening to be cut-in on first floor. Fire alarm wire will be pulled to device locations. Remaining demolition and floor tile abatement will take place...
Work in Progress: Forming basement retaining wall from column line 13G to 17C in progress. Forming of lift #2 at elevator #2 (south) for second pour is in progress. Forming of stair #3 is in progress. Concrete piers along column line B are in progress. Steel erection of sequence 1 - 4 are in progress. Steel detailing of sequence 1 is in progress. Williams Hall tunnel work has started with the temporary steam condensate line installation. Looking forward: Continue erection of steel sequences 1 - 4. Continue with detailing steel sequence 1. Pour elevator #2 lift ...
On the evening of Saturday, April 23, more than 150 supporters came together to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Kent State Trumbull Theatre. Special guests included many current and former professors, players and patrons as well as Dr. Alfreda Brown, 91勛圖厙s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, Rep. Michael O'Brien, and Warren Mayor Doug Franklin. "Tonight, we celebrate the golden anniversary of university and community theatre. This tremendous milestone serves as a launching pad for even greater vitality in our theatre program and as a symbol of our commitm...