Community & Society

IN A FLASH: A Warm Welcome at The SMC

Molded Fiber Glass Foundation Renews Commitment to Ashtabula County Scholarship Program at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Ashtabula
Following an initial two-year period, Molded Fiber Glass (MFG) Chairman Richard Morrison recently returned to the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ at Ashtabula Campus to announce a two-year renewal of the MFG Foundation Ashtabula County Scholarship program.

Where on the Web? A Window To Arts & Cultural Experiences
Kent State’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 Kent State, at off-campus locations year-round ​or virtually. The redesigned Arts & Cultural Experiences page provides an educational and entertaining window into the world of Kent State.

Art Faculty Strut Their Stuff
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ has opened a new exhibition, the Biennial Faculty Show.

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Ownership Center Helps Businesses Prepare for Successions
A Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ program is helping business owners retire by providing them succession plans to ease the transition in their companies.

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, Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ 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 to Headline Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Stark Speakers Series on March 9
Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ 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.

IN A FLASH: Flashes Donate to Save Lives
Every pint of donated blood can save three lives.

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 Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡students.
Recent Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Grad Puts Multimedia Degree to Work at His Alma Mater Â
At Kent State’s fall commencement on Dec. 17, 2022, Jaiden Morales earned his bachelor's degree in digital media production, an accomplishment motivated by passion that was ignited at Lorain High School. The Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡program has prepared Morales to succeed his mentor, Joseph Bock, as the multimedia coordinator at the high school where his future began.