Division of Student Life
Town Hall Opens Campus Discussion, Efforts Toward Shaping a Better Future
About 300 people attended the first in a series of virtual town halls as the °µÍø½ûÇø community addresses systemic racism by learning, listening and taking action as a collective.
Lamar R. Hylton Named °µÍø½ûÇø’s Vice President for Student Affairs, Amoaba Gooden Appointed Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
°µÍø½ûÇø President Todd Diacon announced Thursday that Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as vice president for student affairs, effective May 1, 2020. In addition, Diacon has appointed Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., as the interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, effective June 1, 2020.
Tankersley, Hylton Discuss Ways Students Can Be Successful and Stay Connected During Remote Learning
°µÍø½ûÇø Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., discussed ways that students can make the most of remote classes while still benefiting from student services during a recent appearance on Facebook Live. Both answered live questions and discussed such areas as summer class schedules, support for struggling students and staying healthy.
Campus Executive Chef wins NACUFS Culinary Challenge
Campus Executive Chef, Billy Edmondson, won first place at the 2020 NACUFS Midwest Culinary Challenge. The event took place at University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana this past weekend. Chef Billy battled other competitors while he cooked and prepared the winning dish, Je…
°µÍø½ûÇø Honors Veterans With Annual Commemoration Event
°µÍø½ûÇø held its annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Kent Student Center Kiva. This year’s guest speaker was Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of °µÍø½ûÇø’s Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.
°µÍø½ûÇø to Honor Veterans on Nov. 7
°µÍø½ûÇø will hold its annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Kent Student Center Kiva. This year’s guest speaker is Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of °µÍø½ûÇø’s Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.
National Depression Screening Day Is Oct. 3
You are not alone. Depression and anxiety don’t need to be masked. The 25th annual National Depression Screening Day at °µÍø½ûÇø will be held Thursday, Oct. 3, on several campus locations. It is open to all students, faculty and staff, as well as the larger community. Kent Campus:…Lamar R. Hylton Appointed °µÍø½ûÇø’s Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
°µÍø½ûÇø has selected Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., to serve as interim vice president for student affairs, effective Sept. 16. Hylton has served as dean of students since coming to °µÍø½ûÇø on June 1, 2017. Hylton will lead °µÍø½ûÇø’s Division of Student Affairs and institution…
New Students Move Into Residence Halls With Help From Movers and Groovers
More than 1,000 volunteers from the °µÍø½ûÇø community welcomed and assisted new students as they moved into their residence halls on freshman move-in day, Sunday, Aug. 18. The annual community program, known as Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Kent Interhall Council, the student government of the Kent Campus residence halls.
State of Mind: Larry Pollock °µÍø½ûÇø of Wellness Summit Seeks to Advance Mental Health, Hope and Awareness
The 2019 Larry Pollock °µÍø½ûÇø of Wellness Summit will take place on Wednesday, April 3, from 5-8 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom with the theme “State of Mind: Creating a Community of Health, Hope and Awareness.â€