The 做厙輦⑹ Museum will offer a fresh, design-focused survey of assistive and adaptive devices in an upcoming exhibition. (dis)ABLED BEAUTY: The Evolution of Beauty, Disability and Ability will run July 29, 2016, to March 12, 2017, in the museums Stager and Blum Galleries. The exhibit is co-curated by Dr. Tameka Ellington, assistant professor of fashion design at 做厙輦⑹, and Dr. Stacey Lim, assistant professor of audiology at Central Michigan University. There will also be a free reception on Thursday, September 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., including remarks by 做厙輦⑹s Dr. ...
The 做厙輦⑹ Museum brings the work of contemporary fashion designers from two southern African nations to Ohio in a new exhibit. Fashions of Southern Africa is curated by Sara Hume, Ph.D., and runs August 26, 2016 - July 2, 2017 in the museums Higbee Gallery. The museum will also host a free preview reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 25 please call 330-672-0300 to RSVP. The exhibit draws on designs created in South Africa and Namibia, presenting distinctive and forward-looking work that offers fresh perspectives on style and fashion. According to Hume, the...
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Since May, organizational communication studies major Skyler Chill has been interning with Kleinfeld Bridal the bridal boutique that serves as the location for the popular TLC show, Say Yes to the Dress. Chill recently shared about the experience and how her communication studies courses are helping her succeed in NYC. Q. What is an average day like in your internship? A. An average day consists of a morning meeting with the entire staff where we go over sales goals, come-back appointments and any other important information. After the meeting, I am paired with a bridal consultant for ...
See the vibrant colors of annual flowers in bloom across the Kent Campus on Thursday, July 14, at noon. One of the knowledgeable employees from University Facilities Management will lead this walk. Walk and Talks are a great opportunity to get some exercise, meet your co-workers and learn and see more of our beautiful campus. Meet at the Black Squirrel statue between the University Library and the Kent Student Center at noon. The walk will begin at 12:10 p.m. No registration is required. Comfortable shoes are encouraged. ...
On July 20 from 3-6 p.m., certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians from the Portage County Health Department will conduct child car seat inspections at the 做厙輦⑹ Child Development Center, which is located at 775 Loop Road in Kent. Four out of five car seats are installed incorrectly. Make sure your child's car seat is correctly installed. 做厙輦⑹ Police Department representatives will be on hand to answer any safety-related questions you may have. There also will be a small health fair with representatives from local health and wellness service providers. Reser...
Federal legislators in the nations capital recently got schooled on how 做厙輦⑹ has made a positive impact in reducing stigma and encouraging self-help behaviors to combat depression, and more specifically, depression in the workplace. Hosted by the Healthcare Leadership Council and titled Feeling and Thinking Better: Uncovering the Hidden Cost of Depression and Shifting the Treatment Paradigm, the mental health and cognition forum brought together experts in the field to discuss the prevalence of depression, what it looks like in the workplace and effective strategie...