Columbiana, East Liverpool Campuses Award Scholarships to Local Students
In February, the Columbiana County campuses hosted the fifth annual County Classic basketball game between the East Liverpool and Salem high school boys’ teams. As part of this event, the local campuses awarded $500 scholarships to two students from each of the high schools.
Donald Bean, assistant director of Enrollment Management and Student Services at East Liverpool, recently presented certificates to Brady Fredritz and Olivia Baumgarner, senior scholarship recipients at East Liverpool High School.
Fredritz plans to study education and Baumgarner will study psychology and business at a Columbiana County campus.
Two recipients from Salem High School will be recognized at their senior awards ceremony in May.
Auxiliary at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital Gifts $25,000 to Nursing Program
The Auxiliary at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital recently donated $25,000 to at Trumbull’s Nursing program. The gift will establish a new scholarship endowment that will provide support to nursing students from Trumbull and Mahoning Counties. The volunteer organization was established in 2017. It supports health and wellness initiatives within the local community. Proceeds from The Gift Shop at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital made the donation possible.
“Scholarships are so critical to student success,” Dave Smith, Director of Philanthropy at the Trumbull Campus said. “The need is greater now than ever as students continue to face unforeseen financial challenges associated with the current pandemic. This generous gift will provide much-needed assistance to future nurses that will work in our local hospitals and healthcare facilities.”
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree can be completed in its entirety at Trumbull. For more information about the Nursing program or for ways to support the campus, visit the Trumbull Nursing website.
The Gift Shop at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, currently closed due to COVID, operates with the help of volunteers. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer should call Joan Guido at 330-637-0805.
Virtual Music Technology Preview, Friday, April 23, 3 - 5 p.m.
Turn your passion into your profession. Discover a career in music production and audio recording.
at Stark offers a complete four-year curriculum in music technology. This program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and is only offered at Stark.
Spend some time with us to learn more about the music technology program!
During our virtual Music Technology Preview, you can be part of the following activities:
- Review the admissions and advising process, and learn more about Stark
- Talk shop with our highly-qualified music faculty
- Discuss the program and internships with current music tech students
- Take a virtual tour of the state-of-the-art audio and recording studios
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You will receive instructions on how to access the virtual event before April 23, so be sure to check your email.
EHHS and Gerald H. Read Center Lead the Way in Opening the Campus to International Fulbright Scholars
The College of Education, Health and Human Services and the Gerald H. Read Center for International and Intercultural Education recently welcomed 19 Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement scholars from Eastern Europe and Central Asia to .
The international educators are taking part in a high-impact, hybrid in-person and virtual experience focused on teaching and learning in media literacy in K-12. The scholars are partnering with local teachers from Aurora, Kenston, Hudson, Stow-Munro Falls, and Streetsboro to share teaching and learning experiences and promote global-mindedness via co-teaching opportunities.
Local community members have paired with the scholars to share American culture and experience the community. Under the direction of Amanda Johnson-Toala, Ph.D., and Marty Jencius, Ph.D., the Fulbright scholars will spend six weeks at the KSU Hotel and Conference Center.
This grant is possible through the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs and IREX.
For more about EHHS, visit the website.
Powered by Plants Challenge
May 10 - June 6. Register by May 4
Looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet? This month-long challenge is designed to educate on the benefits of following a plant-based diet without eliminating all animal-based foods. &Բ;
Participants are encouraged to eat at least one plant-based meal a day. To qualify, the meal must be at least 50 percent vegetables or fruit, and have one serving of plant-based protein (the meal doesn't need to be completely vegan). &Բ;
Participants will be eligible to win random prizes throughout the challenge. Those who take part in all four weeks and achieve an overall participation score of 65 percent will also be eligible for 20 Tier 2 points. &Բ;
This challenge is administered by Be Well Solutions and is open to full-time, benefits-eligible employees only. Please register no later than May 4, 2021. .
For questions regarding health and wellness offerings for faculty and staff, please contact Employee Wellness at wellness@kent.edu or 330-672-0392.
Webinar: Take a Tour of the New and Improved Impact Solutions
Tuesday, April 27 from noon - 1 p.m.
Impact Solutions, 's Employee Assistance and Work/Life Program (EAP), has joined the AllOneHealth network to provide an even wider array of resources and services to KSU employees and their families.
Take a virtual tour with our Impact account manager, Alan Gecht, MA, LPCC, to learn more about some of Impact's newest features, including:
- The MyLifeExpert member portal
- TESS – an artificial intelligence chatbot
- Telemental health services, and more
Past attendees of this webinar have said this should be a required webinar for all employees. So, come take a tour and learn what's new with your Impact Solutions EAP.
This webinar is ideal for all full- and part-time faculty and staff. For full-time, benefits-eligible employees participating in the Wellness Rewards Program, this session is worth 10 points toward your Tier 2 total. . &Բ;
For questions regarding health and wellness offerings for faculty and staff, please contact Employee Wellness at wellness@kent.edu, or 330-672-0392.
Labor Condition Application Notice
In accordance with 20 CFR § 655.734, is required to provide notice that a Labor Condition Application (LCA) for H-1B Nonimmigrant Alien Worker has been led by with the United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, United States Employment Service Certifying Officer. All LCA postings are provided for at the university's Legal Notices website.