News and Highlights
- Askat Dukenbaev selected for Charles & Kathleen Manatt Fellowship Askat Dukenbaev (PhD candidate) has been selected as a fellow of the Charles & Kathleen Manatt Democracy Studies Fellowship at IFES in Washington D.C. for the summer of 2012. The fellowship will give Askat an opportunity to conduct a research on the topic of his dissertation at IFES’ F. Clifton White Applied Research Center for Democracy and Elections (ARC), and have the benefit of mentorship from IFES’ international election and democracy experts on staff. Congratulations to Askat! - Posted May. 16, 2012
- Dr. Mark Cassell takes his graduate course in Urban Politics to Cleveland Dr. Mark Cassell takes his graduate course in Urban Politics to Cleveland. The students in the course were briefed by David Beach, the executive director of Green City on a Blue Lake, Chris Ronayne, President of University Circle Incorporate, the directors of Cleveland's Planning Department and Community Development Department, and city planner Marka Fields. - Posted May. 7, 2012
- Kent State Presents the 26th Annual Ohio Employee Ownership Conference on April 20 Kent State University will host the 26th Annual Ohio Employee Ownership Conference on Friday, April 20, at the Hilton West in Fairlawn, Ohio. The theme for the conference, presented by Kent State’s Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC), is “Employee Ownership: Simply a Better Way of Doing Business.” - Posted Apr. 12, 2012
- Community Discussion Honors Late Middle East Journalist Anthony Shadid Widely regarded as the best American journalist covering the Middle East, Anthony Shadid died tragically while covering the conflict in Syria this past February. Shadid, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning foreign correspondent for The New York Times, was originally scheduled to come to Cleveland in March as part of the Northeast Ohio Consortium for Middle East Studies (NOCMES) speaker series. To honor his work and memory, a community discussion of Shadid’s last book “House of Stone” will be held on Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m. at the Cuyahoga County Public Library, located at 25501 Shaker Blvd. in Beachwood, Ohio. - Posted Apr. 10, 2012
- Dr. Mark Cassell to speak on “Careers with the U.S. Government” - Thu April 19, 6:00 PM - Posted Apr. 5, 2012
- Poli Sci Club/Pi Sigma Alpha - Restore Hope Project, Sun April 15, 6:00 PM The Political Science Club and Pi Sigma Alpha are co-hosting the Restore Hope Project with Amnesty International. The Restore Hope Project Kent Talent Showcase to benefit Danny and Friends, a non-profit building a school in Sierra Leone, will be Sunday, April 15th. Doors open at 6, event begins at 7. Tickets are on sale! Email skrisand@kent.edu - Posted Apr. 5, 2012
- Pi Sigma Alpha Induction Banquet - April 18 5:30PM, KSC 319 - Posted Apr. 5, 2012
- Department of Psychology: Achievements June 2011 – March 2012 Recent research conducted by Department of Psychology faculty members between June 2011 and March 2012 includes two new grant awards; one book; 16 articles published in high impact journals (1-yr impact factor score > 3.0); two new editorships; and eight invited presentations. - Posted Mar. 27, 2012
- Department of Political Science: Achievements June 2011 – March 2012 Recent research conducted by Department of Political Science faculty members between June 2011 and March 2012 includes one book; 2 journal articles; and one grant. - Posted Mar. 27, 2012
- Social Sciences Research Activity Since June 2011, faculty research activities in the social sciences have included many publications, grant awards, and invited presentations which have contributed to excellence at KSU. Examples include work by: Amoaba Gooden, David Kaplan, Katherine Rawson, John Dunlosky, Mark Seeman, Joshua Stacher, and Tiffany Taylor. - Posted Mar. 26, 2012
- Jury Experts from Kent State Available to Comment on Dimora Trial as Deliberations Continue Jury deliberations continue in the Jimmy Dimora federal corruption trial, and we continue to wait for a verdict. What does it mean that the jury hasn’t made a decision yet? What can we infer about what’s going on? - Posted Mar. 8, 2012
- KSU Pre-law Club Meeting, Thu Feb 23, 5:15 PM - Posted Feb. 21, 2012
- Poli Sci Club/Pi Sigma Alpha MOVIE & PIZZA NIGHT "Sometimes in April" Thu Mar 1, 6-8:30 PM Bow 218 - Posted Feb. 21, 2012
- Poli Sci Club/Pi Sigma Alpha Fundraiser - Feb 22-23, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Posted Feb. 20, 2012
- Dr. Joshua Stacher briefs President Jimmy Carter on the Crises in Egypt Dr. Joshua Stacher was flown in to brief President Jimmy Carter on the Egyptian elections at The Carter Center in Atlanta. Dr. Stacher, Assistant Professor and expert in authoritarian governments has been interviewed by various media outlets on the Egyptian crises. His book titled “Adaptable Autocrats: Regime Power in Egypt and Syria” compares institutions and co-optation to explain authoritarian durability in Egypt and Syria. - Posted Feb. 10, 2012
- CPAPP Releases Case Studies on Northeast Ohio Collaborative Efforts The Center for Public Administration and Public Policy (CPAPP) has recently released eight case studies on intergovernmental collaborative efforts in Northeast Ohio. The case studies describe how local governments can realize significant cost savings, service improvements and other benefits. - Posted Feb. 10, 2012
- Prof. Richard Stanislaw receives the Outstanding Teaching Award for 2011-12! Prof. Stanislaw is but the latest in a steady stream of POL faculty members that have won this award, which is sponsored by the University Teaching Council and offered to the top non-tenure-track faculty members at KSU. He has also been recently named among the top five Kent State professors, based on a survey of students through KentWired. - Posted Feb. 7, 2012
- Middle East Expert to Discuss the Arab and Muslim American Experience Princeton University professor and author Amaney Jamal has directed a number of major studies focused on understanding the Arab and Muslim American experience. The public will have the opportunity to hear and engage with Jamal at two Northeast Ohio appearances in early February, sponsored by Kent State University and the Northeast Ohio Consortium for Middle East Studies (NOCMES). - Posted Feb. 2, 2012
- Dr. Rick Robyn named “Outstanding Ohio Teacher” by Ohio Magazine Dr. Rick Robyn, director of the Washington Program in National Issues (WPNI), figures prominently in an article entitled “The Learning Experience” in a recent edition of Ohio Magazine. He was cited as one of the “outstanding Ohio teachers (who) are committed to engaging their students in the education process.” Dr. Robyn also won the Outstanding Teaching Award for 2010-11, sponsored by the University Teaching Council. - Posted Feb. 1, 2012
- Peace Corps Information Session - Wed Feb 15, 4:30 PM, KSC 316 - Posted Jan. 25, 2012
- The Fall of the Soviet Union Twenty Years Later: Scholarly Eyewitness Accounts and Reflections Panel discussion by KSU experts in Russian Studies - Posted Jan. 24, 2012
- Panel Discussion on "Fall of the USSR" - Wed Jan 25, 3:45 PM, Merrill Hall 102 - Posted Jan. 23, 2012
- Political Science Colloquium, Thu April 19, 12:30 PM, Bow 317 - Posted Jan. 20, 2012
- Poli Sci Club/Pi Sigma Alpha Meeting, Thu Jan 26, 5:30 PM, KSC 304 - Posted Jan. 20, 2012
- Dr. Patrick G. Coy interviewed by Media on the Occupy Movement Dr. Patrick G. Coy, Director and Professor at the Center for Applied Conflict Management (CACM) has been recently interviewed by multiple media outlets on the significance of the Occupy Movement. Dr. Coy also recently completed a Fulbright Fellowship at the University of Botswana in Gabarone. - Posted Jan. 5, 2012
- Study Abroad Summer Class in Germany Study Abroad Modern Germany: Politics, History and Culture. POL 40995/HIST 49195 May Intersession 2012 - Posted Nov. 16, 2011
- CACM Events, Nov 15-21 - Posted Nov. 15, 2011
- Middle East Studies Speaker Series, Mon Nov 14 and Tue Nov 15 - Posted Nov. 8, 2011
- John Gargan’s Emeritus Round Table on "The Relevance of Military Paradigms for Contemporary Higher Education”, Oct 28 - Posted Oct. 21, 2011
- Kent State Presents Lecture by Former Israeli Diplomat on Oct. 25 Kent State University will present a talk by former Israeli diplomat Ishmael Khaldi on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in Room 137 of Bowman Hall on the Kent campus. The event, which is free and open to the public, is presented by the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA). - Posted Oct. 19, 2011
- Kent Political Union Debate, Tue Nov 1, Kiva - Posted Oct. 3, 2011
- “Did we miss it? Journalism, Academic Research, and the Arab Uprisings,” Tuesday, Oct. 4, 5:00 PM, Franklin Hall - Posted Sep. 30, 2011
- David Azerrad to speak on "Competing Visions of Democracy in America", Thu Sep 29, 7:00 PM, KSC 310C - Posted Sep. 27, 2011
- Constitution Day Celebration, Wed Sep 21 - Posted Sep. 16, 2011
- KSU Mock Trial Team, Thursday, Sep 15, 4:00 PM - Posted Sep. 14, 2011
- CPAPP Develops Northeast Ohio Local Government Collaborative Inventory Intergovernmental collaboration provides opportunities for cost savings, economic development and local government service improvement. Kent State University’s Center for Public Administration and Public Policy has developed a comprehensive inventory of more than 240 collaborative projects that are actively happening or are being explored as ideas for possible implementation in Northeast Ohio. - Posted Aug. 24, 2011
- Graduate Student Orientation - Thursday, August 25 - Posted Aug. 2, 2011
- City and Community Studies Initiative Awards Scholarships Profile of Excellence in Action: On April 1, The Stone Tavern in downtown Kent became host to the City and Community Studies Initiative (CCSI) for their final event of the year – the Burning River Awards ceremony. - Posted Jul. 18, 2011
- Kent State Presents Seminar on Helping Ohio Businesses on June 8 in Cincinnati The Succession Planning Program at Kent State University and the Goering Center for Family and Private Business will present a planning seminar for small- and medium-sized businesses on Wednesday, June 8, in Cincinnati. “Moving Your Business and Ohio's Economy Forward During These Changing Times” will help business owners manage during the recovery and optimize the position of their businesses when the economy stabilizes and improves. - Posted Jun. 3, 2011
- Kudos to Brian Kelley, CIO Portage County, Ohio and part-time instructor in the Kent-MPA Program. Kudos to Brian Kelley, CIO Portage County, Ohio and part-time instructor in the Kent-MPA Program. Portage County was selected as the winner of International Government Management Information Sciences GMIS G2 Award. The County received the award for its GIS (geographical information system) accomplishments! - Posted May. 24, 2011
- Ph.D. Dissertation Defense - Elena E. Pokalova, Mon Nov 7, 2:30 PM, Bowman 102 - Posted May. 5, 2011
- Kent State Presents Ohio Employee Ownership Conference, April 29 Kent State University will host the 25th Annual Ohio Employee Ownership Conference on Friday, April 29, at the Hilton West in Fairlawn, Ohio. The theme for the conference, presented by Kent State’s Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC), is “Working Together, Saving Jobs.” - Posted Apr. 20, 2011
- May 4th Symposium on Democracy, April 28-29 - Posted Apr. 18, 2011
- OEOC Cooperative Conference, Thu April 28, Fairlawn OH - Posted Apr. 18, 2011
- College Announces Winners of Distinguished Teaching and Distinguished Advising Awards Congrats to Dr. Julie Mazzei and Dr. Kimberly Winebrenner for winning the 2010-2011 Arts and Sciences Distinguished Teaching and Distinguished Advising Awards! - Posted Apr. 11, 2011
- Prof. Nelson Burns Receives National Honor Prof. Nelson Burns has been selected by The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare to receive the Visionary Leadership Award for 2011. Prof. Burns is currently part-time faculty in the Department of Political Science. He will be among 13 individuals and organizations honored on May 3 during the 41st National Council Conference in San Diego. - Posted Apr. 11, 2011
- "Students' Trip to DC" April 13-16 Organized by KSU Political Science Club and Pi Sigma Alpha - Posted Apr. 5, 2011
- Ph.D. Dissertation Defense - Russell Mills, Tue March 29, 4:00 PM - Posted Mar. 22, 2011
- Ph.D. Dissertation Defense - Andrew Povtak, Wed March 30, 12:30 PM - Posted Mar. 21, 2011
- Ph.D. Dissertation Defense - Susan Kunkle, Tue March 15, 9:30 AM - Posted Mar. 14, 2011
- Alum Phil Eckenrode to speak at Pi Sigma Alpha Annual Banquet, Wed April 6, 5:30 PM The Pi Sigma Alpha Annual Banquet will be held on April 6th, 5:30 PM in KSC 310. The department will be acknowledging the achievements of new initiates, and alum Phil Eckenrode will be our guest speaker. It is a great opportunity to congratulate our students and show faculty support for their success. - Posted Mar. 5, 2011
- Dr. Lance C. Buhl to speak on Leadership, Thu March 10, 4 PM - Posted Mar. 5, 2011
- Free Farm Succession Planning Workshop Offered on March 16 in Dublin The Ohio Employee Ownership Center at Kent State University is offering a workshop on March 16 for farmers and agricultural business owners looking to explore a business succession plan. The workshop is being presented in conjunction with the Ohio Small Business Development Center, AgCredit, Braintree Business Development Center and the Ohio Department of Development. - Posted Mar. 4, 2011
- Free Farm Succession Planning Workshop Offered on March 10 in Athens The Ohio Employee Ownership Center at Kent State University is offering a workshop on March 10 for farmers and agricultural business owners looking to explore a business succession plan. The workshop is being presented in conjunction with the Ohio Small Business Development Center, AgCredit, Braintree Business Development Center and the Ohio Department of Development. - Posted Mar. 2, 2011
- Free Farm Succession Planning Workshop Offered on March 8 in Norwalk The Ohio Employee Ownership Center at Kent State University is offering a workshop on March 8 for farmers and agricultural business owners looking to explore a business succession plan. The workshop is being presented in conjunction with the Ohio Small Business Development Center, AgCredit, Braintree Business Development Center and the Ohio Department of Development. - Posted Mar. 2, 2011
- Ph.D. Graduates Receive Faculty Appointments Christopher M. Bellas (2010 PhD) has been appointed to a tenure track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Sciences at Youngstown State University. Giles Falinski (2009 PhD) has been appointed to a one-year full-time instructor position in the Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Sciences at Youngstown State University. - Posted Feb. 11, 2011
- Russell W. Mills Accepts Appointment at Federal Aviation Administration Russell W. Mills (2011 PhD) has recently accepted an appointment as a Policy Analyst in the Office of Policy and Plans, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He is currently supporting the office's efforts to implement a new satellite based air traffic control program called NextGen, as well as assisting in efforts to secure a long term reauthorization bill in both the House and Senate. - Posted Feb. 10, 2011
- MEDIA OPPORTUNITY: Expert on Egyptian Crisis Available for Interviews Joshua Stacher, assistant professor of political science at Kent State University, is a sought-after expert on the Middle East. He is carefully following the current crisis in Egypt situation, and he is available for interviews to provide perspective and up-to-date information. - Posted Feb. 7, 2011
- Kent State and Sidney-Shelby County Chamber Offer Succession Planning Kent State University is teaming up with the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center at Edison Community College to present a workshop for small business owners on exit planning. The program is designed to provide business owners with the information they need to get started with their business transition. - Posted Jan. 12, 2011
- Ohio Employee Ownership Center Receives $500,000 Award The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) recently announced that the Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC) based at Kent State University has been awarded $500,000 to be a partner in the department’s Early Warning Network. The purpose of the network is to avert layoffs and job loss in Ohio through timely intervention in at-risk companies. - Posted Dec. 16, 2010
- Congratulations Dr. Joe Drew and OEOC for Grants Awarded Congratulations to MPA Director Dr. Joe Drew on his receipt of a $145,000 grant from the Ohio Board of Regents and the Rehabilitation Services Commission for the Kent Vets Online program. Congratulations also to the Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC) on receiving a $75,000 grant from the Heron Foundation and a $225,000 grant from the U.S. Dairy Association for the development of cooperatives in Ohio. - Posted Oct. 26, 2010
- New Media, Civic Learning, and Civic Action Among Young People The Spencer Foundation (Chicago, Illinois) has awarded a grant of $40,000 to Ryan L. Claassen (Kent State University) and J. Quin Monson (Brigham Young University) for their study entitled, “New Media, Civic Learning, and Civic Action Among Young People” - Posted Sep. 1, 2010
- Kent State Presents Seminar on the “New Normal" on June 17 The Succession Planning Program at Kent State University, the Goering Center for Family and Private Business, and South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce have assembled a leading team of advisors to present a business planning seminar for small-and medium-sized companies. The session will address the “new normal,” the changed expectations for businesses in the current recessionary economic climate. The session will be held on Thursday, June 17, at the Crowne Plaza in Cincinnati. - Posted Jun. 9, 2010
- Political Science Student Appointed Head of Commission Vasili Rukhadze, Kent State Ph.D. student in Political Science, was appointed the head of the Georgian “State Commission for Studying the Historical Truth in the Republic of Georgia.” - Posted Jun. 1, 2010
- Kent State Presents Ohio Employee Ownership Conference Kent State University presents the 24th Ohio Employee Ownership Conference on Friday, April 30, at the Hilton West in Fairlawn, Ohio. This year’s conference theme is “Going Forward With a Vision,” inspired by the untimely death last winter of the Ohio Employee Ownership Center’s founder and director, John Logue. - Posted Apr. 15, 2010
- Ph.D. Student helps improve Kyrgyzstan's governing capacity Askat Dukenbaev was recently hired by the Soros Foundation to head up efforts in Kyrgyzstan to improve the public administration in the country. His dissertation research is also center on public sector capacity in the Kyrgyzstan. - Posted Apr. 14, 2010
- Center for Public Administration and Policy to manage $3 million grant The Center for Public Administration and Policy (CPAPP), which will play a central role in managing a $3 million grant from the Knight Foundation designed to improve local government efficiency. The grant is part of a larger project, the Fund for our Economic Future, designed to facilitate economic growth in NE Ohio. - Posted Jan. 27, 2010
