Being happy and healthy go hand-in-hand, because happiness not only FEELS good, it IS good for overall health and well-being! It is one thing to know what it feels like to be happy, but understanding its valuable impact on health and how to achieve happiness is key. This challenge provides an opportunity for participants to learn about the many health benefits of happiness and different ways to channel it, including engaging in regular physical activity. Through weekly health tips and practicing seven unique Happy Habits, participants will learn to flex their...
91ֿ at Stark has announced its Dean’s List and President’s List for the fall 2020 semester. Requirements for the Dean’s List include a 3.40 grade point average or above for the fall 2020 semester and at least 12 letter-graded (A, B, etc.) credit hours completed by the end of the semester. President’s List criteria are a 4.00 grade point and at least 15 letter-graded credit hours completed by the end of the semester. FALL 2020 PRESIDENT'S* & DEAN'S LIST The following students have been named to the 91ֿ Stark Dean’s List. Those students...
27 scientists at 91ֿ – including 7 current faculty members (1 former) at KSU’s Materials Science Graduate Program – are listed in study done by Stanford University ranking of the top 2% of scientists of the world’s nearly 7 million working scientists. The study identifies the top scholars in their fields by considering how often their work has been cited over the course of their careers. Congratulations to the following Materials Science Graduate Program faculty who are included on this prestigious list: Dr. Mietek Jaroniec Dr. Oleg D. Lavrentovich Dr. P...
91ֿ has partnered with InSinkErator® through the implementation of Grind2Energy®, an organics recovery process that converts food waste to renewable energy. This forward-thinking approach allows us to significantly decrease our impact on the environment while creating renewable energy for the communities we serve. According to Grind2Energy, the process efficiently captures food scraps on site, and it is hauled away to an anaerobic digestion facility where it is turned into renewable energy such as electricity, compressed natural gas, and nutrient-rich soil amendment that is all...
Image by cromaconceptovisual from Pixabay As the COVID-19 pandemic approaches a one-year mile marker, the temptation and opportunity to socialize, party, and indulge in public events grows increasingly stronger. Perhaps now more than ever it is important for people to understand the risks associated with COVID-19. “People need to understand the severity of COVID-19 and the dangers to not following public health guidelines,” said Clarissa Thompson, associate professor in the department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at 91ֿ. ...
Black History Month, or National African American History Month (United States), is an official, annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. In 1970, according to the "91ֿr," 91ֿ began observance of Black History Month, however, it was not until 1976 that every president designated the month of February as Black History Month. Black History month is also officially recognized in February in Canada. The 91ֿ Stark Black History Committee's observance of Black History Month...
Two 91ֿ professors have conducted much-needed research on face coverings that use alternative textiles to protect the public from COVID-19 and how to keep those masks virus-free. Christopher J. Woolverton, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology in the College of Public Health, and Richard E. Ferdig, Ph.D., the Summit Professor of Learning Technologies and professor of educational technology, are working on research that tests the filtration efficiency of various types of personal protective equipment (PPE). The researchers have developed proven recommendations for d...
Geauga/Twinsburg – Black History Month — or National African American History Month — is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S history. The Association for the Study of Negro Life initiated the first variation of Black History month with Negro History Week in 1926. In 1970, according to the 91ֿr, 91ֿ began the observance of Black History Month. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Join us for special Black His...
People, program, spaces...that's really what you are looking at when you are exploring a major. During this virtual event, learn about our biological sciences program from faculty, take a virtual tour and see the classrooms and labs where our students become world-class biologists. Biology Information Session Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. via Zoom REGISTER TODAY A personalized Zoom link will be sent to you after you register for the event. If you can't make it, please still register! We will send you a recording after the event. CONTACT ...
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office and 91ֿ are pleased to announce that the Auditor’s East Regional Office recently moved into space at 91ֿ’s Stark Campus. “This is an exciting move for our office for many reasons, especially the cost savings and opportunities for recruitment with 91ֿ students and community members,” said Auditor Faber. “I hope we can see more of these types of partnerships among state institutions to save taxpayer dollars and increase public engagement with state operations.” The Auditor’s Office has 11 offices a...