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JMC professor receives prestigious diversity award

Carley Hull November 19, 2013

Gene Shelton, associate professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, received Kent State’s 2013 Diversity Trailblazer Award for his commitment to diversity before the Presidential Speaker Series event...

BUS Renaissance Ball showcases student talent, black history

Carley Hull November 14, 2013

Students dressed in gowns, cocktail dresses, suits and traditional African attire filled the Student Center Ballroom to capacity Wednesday evening at Black United Students’ 45th Annual Renaissance...

Annual BUS Renaissance Ball to pay tribute to African history

Carley Hull November 9, 2013

Black United Students will present its 45th Annual Renaissance Ball, “An Ode to the Motherland,” Wednesday.BUS programming director Dairia Harvin said she chose the theme because she felt the event...

The Uumbaji gallery is on the first floor in Oscar Ritchie Hall on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2013. Photo by Chloe Hackathorn.

Oscar Ritchie Hall’s new art exhibit showcases Iraq War’s lost voices

Carley Hull November 8, 2013

Oscar Ritchie Hall’s Uumbaji Gallery was filled with dirt, straw and sand sculptures Wednesday for the opening of a student’s new art exhibit influenced by his Iraq War experience.Matthew Deibel, artist...

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New President’s Ambassador brings public service, Civil Rights experience

Carley Hull October 29, 2013

Former Ohio congressman Louis Stokes discussed his plans to help inspire students and the university as Kent State’s new President’s Ambassador during his visit to campus Monday.After meeting with...

 

Disabled LGBT students highlight misconceptions of community

Carley Hull October 24, 2013

More than 25 Kent State students, faculty and staff attended the Q-and-A event Access Denied Wednesday to ask two panelists how being disabled and in the LGBT community affects them at the university.“I...

Documentary raises awareness of stereotypes in black community

Carley Hull October 22, 2013

Kent State’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will team up with Mt. Zion Church of Oakwood Village and the Chalkdust Education Foundation on Saturday to present a movie screening and roundtable...

LGBT History Month brings awareness to minorities in Kent State’s LGBTQ community

Carley Hull October 18, 2013

As LGBT History Month comes to the end of its third week, Kent State faculty, staff and students involved with the LGBTQ community discuss how to address minority discrimination in LGBT history.Roxie Patton,...

Kent State receives national diversity award

Carley Hull October 18, 2013

INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine announced Thursday that Kent State was a recipient of the 2013 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for commitment to diversity and inclusion.“Receiving the...

Kent State announces new President’s Ambassador

Carley Hull October 16, 2013

Kent State University named former congressman Louis Stokes as the fourth President’s Ambassador.“The President’s Ambassador is an opportunity to bring distinguished area minority professionals to...

Kent State faculty, staff, students discuss the LGBT-friendly campus atmosphere

Carley Hull October 10, 2013

LGBTQ students and allies at Kent State celebrate National Coming Out Day on Friday, but the university’s overall LGBT-friendly campus climate Index score might not be an accurate reflection of the campus’...

Program Coordinator of the LGBTQ Student Center Roxie Patton provided a powerpoint presentation to RA's and students about the importance of respect and awareness of gender equality on Tuesday Oct. 8, 2013. Photo by Emily Lambillotte.

Students learn LGBTQ terminology, awareness to become allies

Carley Hull October 9, 2013

Students gathered in the Student Center Tuesday for education and awareness of the LGBTQ community at Kent State’s "Safe Space" seminar.“The idea behind the student Safe Space program was that we have...

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