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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's offices are closed Dec. 23, 2021 -Jan. 2, 2022 for the holiday break. Spring classes begin Jan. 18. For additional important dates, see the academic calendar.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ jumped out to an early lead, but the Wyoming rushing attack was just too powerful as the Cowboys defeated the Golden Flashes 52-38.
The safety of our community is our highest priority. To ensure our university mass notification system is working properly and most effectively, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Department of Public Safety will conduct a test of the telephone and building speaker components of the mass notification system on the Kent Campus on Wednesday, Dec. 29, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Several prerecorded messages will be played during this test (Test, Active Threat, Tornado, All Clear). Once the testing begins, it should last no longer than 30 minutes.
Coach Lew meet Coach Lou.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Head Coach Sean Lewis, known as "Coach Lew" in football circles, got a moment to meet and hear from the other 'Coach Lou' with Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ roots -- famed college football coach Lou Holtz.
Dear Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Regional Campus Students, Faculty and Staff,
As we make plans for the 2022 Spring Semester, we want to remind you that applying for an exemption is one way to become compliant with the university’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
They had planned to wear caps and gowns with their peers and to hear their names called during commencement at the MAC Center. However, the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Golden Flashes' acceptance of a bowl bid out of state quickly derailed that plan.
While they couldn't be in two places at once, especially considering Boise, Idaho, is more than 2,000 miles from Kent, these graduates still got their moment to shine.
At 5'9", Isaac Vance doesn't immediately stand out next to his Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ football teammates, but his big heart and care for others clearly make him one of the tallest on the team. Vance, a senior wide receiver, was surprised Dec. 17 as the Humanitarian Award winner ahead of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The award is given annually to a player from each team for exemplary community service and leadership efforts. With an infectious smile and overwhelming positivity, it's easy to see why Vance stands out as a person who cares deeply about helping others.
The first showdown of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s offensive and defensive units ahead of Tuesday's bowl game came not in pads and helmets but in hairnets and aprons.
The two sides did battle in a competition to feed the needy by working together to package as many meals as they could in a one-hour period. Players and coaches spread out in the gymnasium of Bishop Kelly High School and worked as fast as they could to package rice and other ingredients to make jambalaya.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ arrives in Idaho for the team’s second bowl game in three seasons. This time, the game will be played on one of the most famous football turfs in all of college football.
In observance of Veterans Day, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University will be closed Nov. 11 and will reopen Nov. 12.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed.
The Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment findings are in. Led by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Public Health, in collaboration with 120 local organizations and nonprofits, this groundbreaking initiative marks a significant stride toward understanding and addressing the unmet needs of LGBTQ+ individuals across Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties.
Sponsored by the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza.
The outdoor program, Honoring All Who Serve, will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs, remarks from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Beverly Warren and guest speakers. Retired Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Gainer, who currently serves as president of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Veterans Club, will be the guest speaker.
All are invited to come and pay tribute to America’s veterans. A special invitation is extended to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ faculty, staff, students and community members who are veterans, active service members or who have family members in the military.
A reception in the Kent Student Center Kiva lobby will follow the brief program. In the event of inclement weather, the rain location will be the Kent Student Center Kiva.
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