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Finalists for dean of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design announced

Cameron Gorman January 21, 2016

The College of Architecture and Environmental Design, which is to be housed in the new building along the Esplanade, is in search of a new dean.“I have so enjoyed working with this faculty on this search," said...

Alan Rickman holds the Golden Globe for best television mini-series on Jan. 19, 1997 in Beverly Hills, California. Rickman died on Jan. 14, 2016. He was 69.

Harry Potter fans remember Alan Rickman

Cameron Gorman January 20, 2016

The death of actor Alan Rickman on Jan.14 was a loss to both the acting world and fans of his work alike. Affected perhaps most strongly were those who make up the Harry Potter fandom.Rickman portrayed...

Kent State freshmen Kelly Cunningham and sophomore theatre studies major Jordan Euell ponder who they think this portrait by musician Bob Dylan might be. “I think it looks like John Henry,” Kelly said. Jordan then pulled up a drawing of Henry on his phone for comparison. The McKay Bricker Gallery on Main Street in downtown Kent is currently hosting the portrait series from Feb. 21 to Mar. 5.

Bob Dylan exhibit to open at Downtown Gallery

Cameron Gorman January 20, 2016

Bob Dylan is an artist in more than one sense of the word.Considered a driving force in the history of rock 'n’ roll, the singer-songwriter has been the recipient of 11 grammy awards, and has helmed...

School of Theatre and Dance presents faculty show

Cameron Gorman December 6, 2015

This past weekend, Kent State's School of Theatre and Dance presented its 2015 faculty show in the E. Turner Stump Theatre.The show, "Dance ‘15: Moving Parts," premiered several faculty choreographed...

Bob Vitalis talks to students and faculty members about his new book, "White World Order, Black Power Politics," in Oscar Ritchie Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015.

Final Safe Spaces of semester discusses race relations

Cameron Gorman November 18, 2015

The most recent installment of Kent State’s Safe Spaces series was more than just a presentation to those attending: It was a timely discussion of race, its place in history and a platform for student...

Sochi Olympics audit finds inequality in games

Cameron Gorman November 3, 2015

Kent State researchers recently found that the 2014 Sochi Olympics saw a decline in female participants.The research, conducted by Kent State Researcher Michele K. Donnelly and University of Toronto researchers...

Latest ‘Safe Spaces’ event focuses on Islamic views on LGBT rights

Cameron Gorman October 26, 2015

The ‘Safe Spaces’ series--four events dedicated to foster diversity of thought--continued Monday with a presentation entitled “Subjects of Rights and Subjects of Cruelty: Producing an Islamic Backlash...

Jack Nickelson, director of IT infrastructure and security chart industries speaks at the Social Security? Be Ware of What you Share event at the Kiva on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015.

Social Security event aims for student web safety

Cameron Gorman October 14, 2015

Kent State’s Information Services hosted a presentation about social media safety on Oct. 14 at the KIVA entitled: “Social Security? Be aware of what you share!"The presentation included guest speakers...

Women’s Center to kickstart Masculinity Project on Tuesday

Cameron Gorman October 11, 2015

The Kent State Women’s Center is broadening their focus this fall with the Masculinity Project, which will focus on the stereotypes and expectations placed on males in society.“It overlaps with the...

Stereotype de-bunking brings light to different cultures

Cameron Gorman October 4, 2015

Speakers representing various communities took the stage in the Kiva Thursday night to offer their perspective on the stereotypes they are attached to.They discussed the ramifications of these stereotypes...

First event in Safe Spaces series centers on mascot racism

Cameron Gorman September 25, 2015

The Speaker Series titled “Safe Spaces,” started its run at Kent State with its first event: "Are You Entertained?: The Politics of Discriminatory Sports Mascots" Thursday night."Focusing on sports...