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Wick Poetry Center holds reading centered around culture

Jillian Holness April 22, 2016

The Intercultural Communication Society at Kent State engaged in an international conversation through sharing poetry, songs and dance at the Wick Poetry Center on Friday.Jensen Hykes, a junior communication...

New Prayer Room for Student Center in progress

Keri Richmond February 20, 2016

The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is discussing transforming the Kent State prayer room into a larger, more accessible area for students. The prayer room at Kent State is tucked away in the “lost...

Recipient of 2015 National Teacher of the year Award speaks at Kiva

Alexandra Seibt February 18, 2016

The 2015 National Teacher of the Year, Shanna Peeples, presented a speech about innovation to an audience of about 80 people in the Kiva on Wednesday, as a part of the Gerald H. Read Center for International...

“I Heart Travel Week” kicks off Monday in Student Center

Itzzy Leon February 8, 2016

Sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Office of Global Education, and hosted by the International Programs and Education Abroad Office, “I Heart Travel Week’s” goal is for students...

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International students bring cricket to campus

Kaitlin Walker October 21, 2015

Passion and perseverance led international students from India to start the Kent State Cricket Club this semester.“In India, cricket is a big game. We Indians can’t go without playing it,” said team...

Susanne Felder, senior back from Berlin, Germany catches a pass and gets ready to take the ball up field Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015. Susanne is one of the ten International players on the Kent State University girls Field Hockey team.

23 girls, 10 countries, one goal

Zac Sommer October 7, 2015

A team is a group of individuals coming together for a main purpose. These individuals set their differences aside and put all their focus into achieving one common goal.Out of the 23 girls on the Kent...

Steve Sabo, of The Orange Trük, talks to Dan and Donna Lange at the International Festival in Downtown Kent on Saturday Sept. 12, 2015.

Downtown Kent celebrates culture with International Festival

Bailey Purpura September 12, 2015

Friday, Water Street became home to unique foods, shops, and performers for the annual International Festival in downtown Kent.Kent State graduate Genia Kollie came up with the idea four years ago.“I...

Kent to host International Festival this weekend

Bailey Purpura September 9, 2015

This weekend, the city of Kent will be bringing the rest of the world to its streets through the Kent International Festival.Sponsored by Kent State University, PARTA, Hometown Bank and Northeast Ohio...

Some Kent State international students experience transition difficulties

Taylor Meade April 27, 2015

For some international students at Kent State, transitioning not only to the American lifestyle but also the college lifestyle can be difficult. International student adviser Samantha Bell said international...

New international student program to come to KSU Fall 2015

Taylor Meade March 29, 2015

The International Friendship Family Program will come to Kent State’s campus Fall 2015 to help connect international students with local families.The program is designed for those international students...

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Students decide to have an international component to education

Taylor Meade March 15, 2015

International students can get a taste of education at an American institution, without the four-year commitment, through Kent State exchange programs.The National Student Exchange program (NSE) provides...

Missy Hendrix, a public health major, passes a book to students Baraa Iskandar and Abdullah Almotairi at the Kent State International Student Mentor’s meeting on March 3, 2015. Members of the organization can leave a message in their language in the journal to share with the group.

Kent State International Mentors program strives to create diversity on campus

Taylor Meade March 9, 2015

The Kent State International Mentors (KSIM) program has helped international students with English proficiency for the past six years, and in the process has created a community for international and American...

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