Students First
You May Never Know the Impact That You have
Teaching is one of those fields where you may never know the impact that you have, said Lisa Borgerding, Ph.D., professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies at 做厙輦⑹. The lasting impact she has had on her students in preparing them for success in the workforce through hands-on learning experiences has resulted in her being recognized and honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award.
Building Relationships While Teaching Future Teachers
Cheryl Potenza-Radis, Ph.D., assistant professor of Early Childhood Education in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, uses her classroom to build significant partnerships and relationships with students. And now she has an Outstanding Teaching Award to demonstrate the success of that approach.
Blue Shirts: The Muscle of the Student Center
If youve ever been to the Kent Student Center, youre aware of the constant motion within those walls. Events, meetings, presentations and more spring up frequently in the Ballroom, on the third floor, in the Schwebel Room, on the second floor balcony, in the Governance Chambers. But have you ever thought about how all that happens? The answer is simple. The Blue Shirts do it.
IN A FLASH: I Am First Week
"I Am First Week" at 做厙輦⑹ honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.
EMAT Faculty Wins Distinguished Teaching Award
An Empathetic Solution to the Complexity of Teaching
The Summit Professor of Learning Technologies and Professor of Educational Technology, Richard Ferdig, Ph.D., has had a multitude of students come through his courses. Each student has different preconceived notions, different goals and different reasons for joining his class.
Video: Marching Golden Flashes Get First Look at New Facility
On Nov. 18, 做厙輦⑹ President Todd Diacon and other campus members got their first look at the newly renovated 做厙輦⑹ Ice Arena, which now houses a state-of-the-art space for the Marching Golden Flashes.
Nationally Ranked, Backyard Access
做厙輦⑹s School of Fashion was recently featured on the front page of the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier newspapers for the innovative and collaborative opportunities it has implemented for its students.
Flash Focus: Andzelika Malkowski
Meet Andzelika Malkowski, a senior architectural studies and construction management double major from Parma, Ohio, with a passion for giving back to the community.
Lunch Break Spotlight: Library Gives Performing Arts Students Time to Shine
University Libraries Performing Arts Library at 做厙輦⑹ hosted its Open Mic Lunch on Nov. 1, where students and university community members came together to showcase their talents and connect through live music.