College of Communication & Information
Three communication studies graduate students recently returned from Lisbon, Portugal after studying abroad in the School of Communication Studies’ Global Scholar Exchange program during the Fall of 2015. Samyak Moktan, a second-year global communication studies graduate student, came to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University in 2014 from Kathmandu, Nepal after obtaining her undergraduate degree in mass communication and journalism from Purbanchal University in Nepal. She is currently a teaching assistant for the School of Communication Studies and decided to travel to Lisbon to gain a more global p...
You can track the progress of the science renovations including construction of the new Integrated Sciences Building and the renovation of Cunningham. ...
Work in Progress: Continuing the installation of the temporary duct and assembly of new AHU1 in the East side mechanical room. Stripped topsoil from addition footprint. Phoenix air valve replacement in the Annex research labs continues per schedule. Continue coordination of the west mechanical room abatement and planning for demolition of AHU 3. Excavated existing 10" water main that will be relocated for addition. Fabricating duct for cross connect of AHU 2 & AHU 3. Completed demolition of basement electrical room. Looking ahead for next week: Contin...
Work in Progress: Floor electrical boxes in room 101 & 104 are complete. Plumbing under slab is complete in 101 & 104. The sanitary tie-in and under slab rough-in is complete and inspected for the new restrooms in addition. Electrical raceways have been installed in crawlspace. Completed miscellaneous demolition the 2nd floor. Abatement work is substantially complete in the building. Looking ahead: CMU walls to begin student machine shop & receiving on 2/5. Complete demolition on the second floor. Electrical ro...
Project Advancing Wellness and Resilience Education (AWARE) Kent, a new three-year program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University, is offering a Mental Health First Aid course to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University students, faculty, and staff. The course is an evidence-based training that teaches people to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. The eight-hour course is free, and participants earn 1500 FLASHperks (a rewards program that offers prizes) for completing the course. The date of the first course will be announced soon. For more information or to be ...
Each year, the College of the Arts and Sciences recognizes distinguished students, faculty, and advisors for outstanding contributions to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University and the College of Arts and Sciences.
David Smeltzer and Oscar Rocha successfully lead a faculty lead study abroad experience in Costa Rica. This course included BSCI and JMC students who visited several locations in Costa Rica, including a dry forest, rainforest, cloud forest, and a coastal region. BSCI students conducted research projects in small teams while JMC students worked on videography or photography projects. This course is offered over winter break every other year. If you would like more information please contact the Department of Biological Sciences or Dr. Rocha. ...