The Community Corner at Eastway Market is a dedicated space that connects students with local businesses. Between classes, dining and campus events, students can find unique products from Kent and neighboring communities. Handcrafted products like plants, jam, honey, popcorn, bags and soaps are available in the Community Corner. Each vendor has a story and a passion behind their product. This space allows them to share it with students in their daily lives.Barbara Spencer, purchasing and accounts coordinator for University Culinary Services, said that's precisely why the initiative exist...
A bachelors degree in user experience design (UXD) is the newest offering in 蹤獲扦s College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.Theres been a growing presence of these roles across sectors, across industries, Michael Beam, Ph.D., director of the School of Emerging Media and Technology (EMAT) and professor in the School of Communication Studies, within the College of Communication and Information, told 蹤獲扦 Today. People are hiring user experience designers. The field, he said, in...
CCI Director of Academic Advising Wins Impact Award
CCI Director of Academic Advising Ellie Hansen was recognized recently with the Advisor Impact Award, a quarterly recognition given to an outstanding academic advisor who has made a significant positive impact on the lives and academic success of students.
It was a childhood fascination with aviation that led alumna Linell Homentosky to choose 蹤獲扦 when it came time to pick the ideal college program for her. As she tells it, the interest was first sparked by her aunt, Judy, who was a flight attendant. She would give my family buddy passes to fly, and when we would go on trips, the pilots always would show you the cockpit. I had a pilot tell me that I could fly the plane one day, Homentosky said. So, my love for aviation really started there and turned into my career.When it came time to pick a college, Homentosky ...
Everyone matters! Please consider participating in the universitys self-identification process. This process helps 蹤獲扦 understand the composition of our diversified workforce and improve accessibility, veteran representation, and disability inclusion. Additionally, this will assist 蹤獲扦 to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and advancement initiatives related to the federal contractor compliance programs for veterans and individuals with disabilities.Between now and Oct. 31, access the confidential self-identification link through Flashline using the instruction...
Civic and Community Engagement
Civic and Community Engagement empowers students to build community, develop community-focused leadership skills, and create positive change. Our programs focus on service, community-based leadership, and civic empowerment.
Leadership
Leadership is not only about being in a position of leadership. It is knowing how to follow, how to work with a team, listen, and much more; being a leader is a responsibility.
Employers find great value in employees with well-developed communication, listening, teamwork, problem-solving, organizing, and planning skills. The programs offered in the Pepsi Leadership Center are designed to complement and enhance your academic experiences while developing essential leadership skills.