Online final grading for Spring 2024 (POT 1, F3, W2) began Friday, May 3, 2024, via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Spring 2024 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is 11:59 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Any final grades for Spring 2024 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These Spring 2024 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, May 16, 2024.Submit Final grades using Final Grades RosterTo submit final grades via the Final Grades ro...
Managers and supervisors should have received information from the Controller's Office regarding the cut-off dates for financial transactions for the current fiscal year, which ends on June 30. View the deadlines for receipt of information and other year-end announcements online at www.kent.edu/controller under Fiscal Year End Cut-off Dates tab. The Controller's Office appreciates timely submissions of documents to ensure that a timely year-end cut-off has occurred.The FY2024 year is scheduled to close the evening of July 12, 2024, and the final June Flashline reports should be available...
The environment is something that many people take for granted. But it affects us all. Some recent 91ֿ students spent the semester putting environmental issues front and center.Environmental studies students recently showed off their environmental research projects at the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Showcase on April 22. The institute is “dedicated to research and investigations within natural, human, and built systems, as it develops innovative knowledge, products, and solutions to address local, regional, and global issues.”Participants of the showca...
Every spring and fall millions of birds migrate through Northeast Ohio on their way to or from their breeding grounds. With their song and bright colors, birds help brighten our campus after a long winter. 91ֿ’s Department of Biological Sciences distinctive programs study and track the migration of different birds. Sangeet Lamichhaney, Ph.D., assistant professor, said that Northeast Ohio is one of the best places for bird watching.“Northeast Ohio is one of the most popular channels for the birds to migrate between South America and North America,” Lamichhaney said. &nbs...
INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS AT THE COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM During a visit to the Cleveland Zoo as a small child, Maureen “Moe” Duffy, B.S. ’17, witnessed a zookeeper working with a gorilla, sparking a lifelong interest in animals.When it came time to pick a college, Duffy knew two things for certain: she wanted to pursue a career where she could work with animals and she wanted to stay in Ohio.She looked into three different schools in Ohio and said, “91ֿ’s where I ended up finding my happy place.” Duffy earned her bachelor of science degree in z...
April was Earth Month and 91ֿ celebrated the fantastic planet we share with activities nearly every day! Among them, of course were events and activities around the total solar eclipse on April 8 and the Earth Fest, Farmers' Market and Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) Research Showcase on Earth Day, April 22. Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your 91ֿ-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future 91ֿ Today post. Photos should be framed...
Earth Fest brings attention to environmental protection during Earth Week, by Kent WiredElaina Matricardi, ReporterApril 24, 2024 Elaina MatricardiTables set up at the annual Earth Fest celebration April 22, 2024. Kent’s Office of Sustainability highlighted ways to protect the environment during their annual Earth Fest on Monday with the help of the Earth Month Committee and Kent Flea & Makers Market.“I think the importance of Earth Fest is making sure, especially in the spring, just to bring to people’s mind our relationship to the planet and our local environment,” Melani...
Birds flew overhead, black squirrels darted around and a cool, calm breeze swept across Risman Plaza on April 22 as dozens of organizations assembled their tables for Earth Fest, an interactive Earth Day event. The entire campus was in full bloom, with the sun shining brightly across the lawn as students gathered on The K.Hosted by the Earth Month Planning Committee and the Office of Sustainability, Earth Fest was one of many distinctive programs held throughout April to celebrate the planet and teach the 91ֿ community how to better care for our natural spaces. &n...
View: 'Everybody can make an impact.' 91ֿ students gather to celebrate Earth Day; Idea Stream; April 22, 2024...
Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at 91ֿ? The 91ֿ community can ride from Dix Stadium to the Kent Free Library with ease thanks to bike-friendly paths. Students can bring their own bikes from home or use the SPIN app’s bikeshare program to get around the Kent Campus.Last year, the League of American Bicyclists awarded 91ֿ with a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly University award. The award recognizes the university for its efforts in maintaining, promoting and enabling safe biking on campus.Established in 1880, the league is a grassroots effo...