Community & Society
![BSN Students and faculty who traveled to South Dakota fall semester 2022. BSN Students and faculty who traveled to South Dakota fall semester 2022.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Pine-Ridge-Group-2022.gif?VersionId=bbrkfy0Fzlhe0maBRaflDw508D68GDcM&itok=XEAnCvWF)
BSN Students Head West to Learn Cultural Humility
In the southwest corner of South Dakota, on the Nebraska border and at the southern end of the Badlands, sits the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. It is home to the Ogalala Lakota Nation.
This fall, faculty and students from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Salem traveled to the reservation in what has become an almost annual excursion. The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to the trips over the last three years, which made this return visit quite significant for members of the group.
![Director Michael Daniels speaking at the Welcome Back Mixer at the SMC.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/230119-SMC-welcome-back_RD-00028.jpg?VersionId=gt99Q7bPW6Ollm3BH0d8p.0XpkU7P.zB&itok=3LYAJZeG)
IN A FLASH: A Warm Welcome at The SMC
![Ashtabula Interim Dean Bill Ayres (left) receives a $50,000 check from MFG Chairman Richard Morrison](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/mfg-check-presentation-hero-banner.jpg?VersionId=0vWbmaiTWy9J7hEK5LsMkzopyEoj34i2&h=e6f36a9c&itok=XNqfCIj9)
Molded Fiber Glass Foundation Renews Commitment to Ashtabula County Scholarship Program at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Ashtabula
Following an initial two-year period, Molded Fiber Glass (MFG) Chairman Richard Morrison recently returned to the С»ÆƬÊÓƵ at Ashtabula Campus to announce a two-year renewal of the MFG Foundation Ashtabula County Scholarship program.
![Jazz Orchestra performing in Ludwig Recital Hall (2017)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Jazz%20Studies%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=6BAsY4EfF07cxNVunOciNiJvciBIIcmj&h=e6f36a9c&itok=12jjTmFZ)
Where on the Web? A Window To Arts & Cultural Experiences
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’s cultural offerings have a reach far beyond the borders of Ohio. There’s always something new to experience at the many events held at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ, at off-campus locations year-round ​or virtually. The redesigned Arts & Cultural Experiences page provides an educational and entertaining window into the world of С»ÆƬÊÓƵ.
![Faculty Art Exhibit Faculty Art Exhibit](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Banner_1.jpg?VersionId=9Rj.D24JfhUcL1wj.ZmWj5y9cAiH9fKL&itok=rxGULXA_)
Art Faculty Strut Their Stuff
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ has opened a new exhibition, the Biennial Faculty Show.
![Ohio Employee Ownership Center Workshop Ohio Employee Ownership Center Workshop](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/OhioEmpOwnershipCenter.jpg?VersionId=Bk9HP6TPIKZBX6JJVVnlcEAuQoH39_nC&itok=_6csyMMi)
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Ownership Center Helps Businesses Prepare for Successions
A С»ÆƬÊÓƵ program is helping business owners retire by providing them succession plans to ease the transition in their companies.
![С»ÆƬÊÓƵ at Geauga faculty and staff playing an integral role in developing an occupational health and safety training program for Geauga County businesses are: Lance Williams, director of operations and special projects at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Geauga, Sanhita Gupta, Ph.D., associate professor of Biological Sciences, Erin Bailey, Ph.D., associate professor of Biological Sciences, and Angela Spalsbury, Ph.D., dean of the Geauga Campus. С»ÆƬÊÓƵ at Geauga faculty and staff playing an integral role in developing an occupational health and safety training program for Geauga County businesses are: Lance Williams, director of operations and special projects at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Geauga, Sanhita Gupta, Ph.D., associate professor of Biological Sciences, Erin Bailey, Ph.D., associate professor of Biological Sciences, and Angela Spalsbury, Ph.D., dean of the Geauga Campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/geauga%20story.jpg?VersionId=enk7WUGDK6H9B3eeDx1cfngonDpI44C9&itok=NN-ztA6A)
KENT STATE GEAUGA PROVIDING OSHA SAFETY TRAINING TO SMALL BUSINESSES IN GEAUGA COUNTY And BEYOND
Thanks to a $75,000 grant from Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Susan Harwood Training Grants Program, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ at Geauga is designing a pilot training program for workers from small businesses in underserved rural communities to help ensure safe and healthy workplaces. As part of the campus’ ongoing commitment to leadership in regional workforce development, the program will be implemented in Geauga County starting in the second quarter of 2023.
![Actor Danny Trejo will speak on March 9, 2023, as part of С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Stark's Featured Speaker Series. Actor Danny Trejo will speak om March 9, 2023, as part of С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Stark's Featured Speaker Series.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/DANNY-TREJO.jpg?VersionId=RXcoof3vdiCc2D2Ph027hW75SIsreflG&h=e6f36a9c&itok=RJUvIjJC)
Actor Danny Trejo to Headline С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Stark Speakers Series on March 9
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ at Stark’s Featured Speakers Series and the Stark Library’s Speaking of Books Author Series are partnering to present iconic Hollywood character actor Danny Trejo, who will speak at the Canton Palace Theatre on March 9.
![С»ÆƬÊÓƵ student donating blood.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/220922-blood-drive_RD-00001.jpg?VersionId=YNd7x7aTAZwp5sVd4S6SnaxvbytGUn3p&itok=fk3mN1QE)
IN A FLASH: Flashes Donate to Save Lives
Every pint of donated blood can save three lives.
![Charlie Thomas, owner of Ray's Place in downtown Kent, poses outside of his iconic tavern. Charlie Thomas, owner of Ray's Place in downtown Kent, poses outside of his iconic tavern.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/220930-Rays-Charlie_Thomas_RD-00036.jpg?VersionId=7k4NmK2g.7WULpNw_Rg8NELeBZ3lZhIT&itok=KFYhwvUI)
Downtown Kent Landmark Celebrates 85 Years of Beer and Gertie’s Chili
Alumnus Charlie Thomas is still going strong as the owner of Ray's Place, which has become a downtown fixture for generations of С»ÆƬÊÓƵ students.