When her husband lost his battle with COVID-19, Ottie Hosler sought help from the Emergency Relief Fund. Now, she’s continuing her education with plans to become a registered nurse. GIVE TO THE EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND When her younger sisters fell down, Ottie Hosler was there to mend skinned knees and offer a helping hand. From an early age, she knew she wanted to care for people, but more than that, she wanted to be the calming force during an emergency. She wanted to know what to do — how, why and when. At 16, she helped save her baby sister. Hosler recalls the pivotal moment w...
91²Ö¿â at Stark is the new home to the Players Guild Theatre, now the resident theater company on campus. In October, the Players Guild held its inaugural production, “Million Dollar Quartetâ€, at The Mary J. Timken Theatre in the Fine Arts Building. This summer, the Players Guild moved from the Cultural Center for the Arts in downtown Canton to the campus, where it will integrate new audiences and opportunities to incorporate 91²Ö¿â Stark theater and music technology students into productions. “It’s a true collaboration,†said Dean Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D. “We are ve...
Sheren Faraq, Ph.D. (second from right), is the director and assistant professor of the Horticulture Technology program at 91²Ö¿â at Salem. She has found that the woods, grounds and gardens in the 100-acre footprint of the Salem Campus offer spectacular opportunities to provide her students with hands-on learning experiences. 91²Ö¿â's Regional Campuses offer bachelor's degree, associate degree and certificate programs tailored to meet the needs of the communities they serve. Image WRITTEN BY: PHIL B. SOENCKSEN ...
91²Ö¿â’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering continues to push the bounds of curiosity and make the imaginable achievable with limitless career opportunities as the Aerospace Engineering program earns ABET accreditation. While the Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology program earned ABET accreditation in 2013, the Aerospace Engineering program is the first engineering degree at 91²Ö¿â to earn this highly respected, and industry recognized, accreditation. “As an aerospace engineer, I know that an investment in aerospace education wil...
On October 9th-14th, the 91²Ö¿â Precision Flight Team attended the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Regional Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON). This competition was held at Bowling Green State University, at the Wood County Regional Airport. 91²Ö¿â competes in Region III, which includes flight schools from Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. NIFA serves as an organization to bring college aviators together competitively and non-competitively. NIFA hosts 10 Regional SAFECONs in the fall annually. Teams competing at SAFEC...
The 91²Ö¿â community planted more than 100 trees in the Climate Change Grove to help offset the university’s carbon footprint and provide a way to research the effects of climate change in our immediate environments. Located behind the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, the grove was created through a partnership between University Facilities Management and the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences. The trees have been planted by 91²Ö¿â staff, students, alumni and other volunteers. Image The grove is a re...
91²Ö¿â is proud to participate in Campus Sustainability Month throughout October. This annual event, hosted by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), celebrates higher education sustainability achievements while raising awareness of the value of sustainability in higher education. Learn more. ...
Please be advised that the Kent Campus date was misprinted on the Open Enrollment postcard that was sent to benefits-eligible employees. The information below is correct and up to date. Don’t forget that the Open Enrollment period for the 2023 plan year will be Oct. 17 at 8 a.m. to Nov. 4 at 4:59 p.m. Open Enrollment is the only time during the year when you can change your benefits (except for a qualifying event). During Open Enrollment, 91²Ö¿â employees can do the following: Enroll in, change or drop medical, dental or vision plans. Add or r...
This large and ancient, cutleaf beech tree, Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia,' growing near the old carriage house by the 91²Ö¿â Women's Center, is older than 91²Ö¿â. The tree has been dated to be at least 200 years old by a certified Ohio arborist, who is part of the 91²Ö¿â Tree Advisory Board. The date coincides with the establishment of the original homestead on the property where the Williamson House now stands. In 2019, when construction of a three-tier parking deck was proposed for this site as part of ...
91²Ö¿â faculty and staff members can purchase discounted tickets to the Homecoming football game on October 1! Pre-ordering faculty/staff tickets can save you 40% compared to purchasing tickets at the gate. This discount is good for all home football games and other select sports. To receive this discount, log in to the main Ticket Office home page using your university email and you will see the “KSU Faculty/Staff†ticket option for the relevant events. 91²Ö¿â faculty and staff members receive a discounted pre-sale “Advance Ticket†for all ho...