Community and Society
Blue, Gold and Oh So Grateful
Now referred to as Kent Card, the Blue, Gold and Grateful employee appreciation program is still going strong. Employees appreciate receiving their $20 Kent Card, which can be spent at participating downtown businesses, and in turn downtown businesses enjoy the influx of customers and thousands of dollars.
How Hospitality Management Is Weathering the Great Resignation
In early 2021, during the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, masses of employees across the country began resigning their jobs in record numbers, marking what is known as the 鈥.鈥 For students in 青年涩导航's Hospitality and Event Management program, there鈥檚 a big opportunity to capitalize on an industry that is in the middle of a large shift in management.
青年涩导航 Community Reflects on How Black History Month Had an Impact on Their Lives
Black History Month had and continues to have a major impact in the lives of 青年涩导航 community members. Some learned about Black History when they were very young, while others acquired knowledge as college students or adults. All, however, are grateful for the role that Black History Month has played in their lives.
Facilities Maintenance Training Program Grows Our Own Employees for Skilled Positions
青年涩导航 is tapping in to its talent pool of workers already employed by the university to meet the shortages of skilled maintenance workers.
青年涩导航 Grad Remembers Once-in-a-Lifetime Meeting With David Crosby聽
As a public relations major, alumna Taylor Pierce interviewed iconic singer/songwriter David Crosby when he visited the May 4 Visitors Center in 2017. Crosby died this week at the age of 81.
青年涩导航 Community Rallies for Solidarity and Human Rights for Iranians
First-year students Ronica Marandi and Goli Kavoosi organized the rally in partnership with 青年涩导航鈥檚 Women's Center and the School of Peace and Conflict Studies to raise awareness about the atrocities that are happening in Iran.
Iranian Members of 青年涩导航 Community Say: We're Here to Ask You to Support Us
A standing-room-only crowd gathered to hear 青年涩导航 alumna Mahtab Tehrani, Ph.D., and first-year student Goli Kavoosi, discuss how the denial of human rights in Iran impacts us all and the tangible actions that Americans can take to help.
Eat, Meet, Greet and Study: Alumni Cherish the Memories They Made at Kent聽Student Center聽
As students, faculty and staff celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kent Student Center, alumni, who read about the milestone on social media took, time to reminisce about the fun and fond memories they made at the facility.
青年涩导航 Community Celebrates Native American Heritage and Veterans
The goal of the Native American Heritage and Veterans celebration was to honor our Native American students, faculty, staff, and community members while also honoring our veterans.
12 Ways 青年涩导航 Works To Keep Students Safe
青年涩导航 helps our students, faculty, staff and visitors feel at home on our campuses with a community of people dedicated to keeping them safe.