С»ÆƬÊÓƵ faculty, staff, students and parents are eligible for a 5 percent discount at the С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Hotel and Conference Center. Rates vary depending on dates and occupancy. For more information and to book reservations, visit or call 330-346-0100.
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С»ÆƬÊÓƵ President Beverly J. Warren has built a legacy of excellence, respect, kindness and purpose in all that she has done during her time as С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’s 12th president.
Peter C. Kratcoski, Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, co-authored a section of the book "Introduction: Overview of Major Types, Prevention and Control," 1st Edition, Springer International Publishers, 2018.
![Spyridon (Spiros) Margetis](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/FAMILIAR%20FACE%20Margetis%20Spyridon.jpg?VersionId=RgXo_rFf0F2cO8XOO8QyC06NZxk0YMXI&h=43f991c4&itok=NCb1jpPZ)
![Liz Piatt](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/NEW%20FACE%20Piatt%20Elizabeth.jpg?VersionId=gNRSDT4EWI59tU5VBYC4E5Psn.x7SkyM&h=8a019425&itok=Hj72yEUW)
![David Kaplan (Center), professor in the Department of Geography, is one of three educators honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest teaching award a tenured or tenure-track professor can receive. David Kaplan (center), professor in the Department of Geography, is one of three educators honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest teaching award a tenured or tenure-track professor can receive.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILE%20Kaplan.jpg?VersionId=5mE.eqPZALMl0yRhFOBnanzinJBaTf5y&h=e6f36a9c&itok=7PSZeNy1)
Many professors have certain influences that inspire them to teach. For David Kaplan, Ph.D., professor in С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's Department of Geography, that inspiration comes from his father.
![Daisy Smith discovered her purpose at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ. Daisy Smith discovered her purpose at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/video%20photo%2011.5.jpg?VersionId=LYJQzBae9EPykEjH1v0K5OBGe1Xsj8iC&h=b89a053a&itok=oYtKXC43)
Hear how С»ÆƬÊÓƵ student Daisy Smith discovered her purpose at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ.
Their hugs were tight, and their words were often soft and tearful.
Still, those who gathered on a windy night on С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’s Risman Plaza on Oct. 29 came together to not only reflect on the recent tragedy in Pittsburgh but to also lift one another up during a time that has shaken many while taking a deep, emotional toll.
Many said they just needed to be together on this night.
Armed with a biology degree, completed entirely at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ at Stark, Kent Weaver says he is more than ready to pursue his calling to become a doctor of veterinary medicine.
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. at the Kent Student Center Kiva.
![The С»ÆƬÊÓƵ women’s rugby team took matters into their own hands when they encountered a tree blocking the road on their way to a match. (Photo credit: Tina Miller) The С»ÆƬÊÓƵ women’s rugby team took matters into their own hands when they encountered a tree blocking the road on their way to a match. (Photo credit: Tina Miller)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/04SPEC%20FEAT%20-%20WomensRugby%20MAIN.jpg?VersionId=8.ybVKyk0Lzm5nllABuGQaPceM9_hmqU&h=e6f36a9c&itok=EkvEACAO)
The С»ÆƬÊÓƵ women’s rugby team found themselves facing a literal bump in the road on their way to a rugby match on Oct. 7.
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's holiday closure for 2024 will begin Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Employees not eligible for the paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency staff, short-term unclassified appointments, unclassified intermittent appointments and employees in a lay-off status. More information on the holiday schedule, including how employees should report time during that period, will be available later this month.
Testing Your Faith Act (H.B. 353) was enacted in the Spring 2023 semester. In ordinance with this bill, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ created a new administrative policy for religious and spiritual accommodations. This administrative policy allows students to report up to three days of unexcused absences to participate in religious holidays or community-held events in alignment with their spirituality.
Kent businesses, with the help of Main Street Kent, have created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Simply show your school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Explore participating businesses and special offers!