Division of Student Life
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Of Well-Being Teaming Up With Local Farmers' Market
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì of Well-being is teaming up with the Haymaker Farmers’ Market to provide those on campus with a unique opportunity to purchase locally sourced items and learn more about the inner workings of the trade. The Haymakers Farmers’ Market is Portage County’s oldest producers-only farmers’ ma…
Two Case Managers Added to CARES Center Staff
The Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support (CARES) Center recently hired two new staff members to support its mission. The CARES Center works collaboratively with students to secure resources that meet their basic needs. The center connects ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students with both on and off…
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Lamar R. Hylton Leads With Student-Focused Approach
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has always approached his work at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University focusing first and foremost on students. His leadership and dedication to students have now contributed to him being promoted to senior vice president for student affairs. "Given our overriding Students First philosophy…
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì LGBTQ+ Center Offers Free Shuttle to Akron Pride Festival
The Akron Pride Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Lock 3 Park in downtown Akron. ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s LGBTQ+ Center will be sponsoring a free shuttle that will allow new and returning ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students to experience the event – some of them for the very first time.
Step Up & Speak Out Moves To KSUMobile
Mental health issues are an increasing concern on college campuses across the country, with faculty and staff often a resource for students to turn to in difficult situations. In 2013, Step Up & Speak Out was created to assist university community members in understanding the reso…
Residence And Dining Services Usher In New Era At ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì
As the excitement and enthusiasm of the fall semester inches closer, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's dining, catering, and residence services teams prepare to serve students as a newly unified department - University Housing and Culinary Services (UHCS). Shortly after transitioning from Aramark to i…
Changes To Safety and Security Office Provides 24/7 Support
As students return to campus for the fall semester, they will notice many changes to the Safety and Security Office within University Housing (formerly Residence Services). And it’s not just the new uniforms. Most important change is that students will now be able to call (330) …
Student Multicultural Center Prepares for Kupita/Transiciones
The Student Multicultural Center is preparing to kick off the 2021-22 academic year with the in-person return of Kupita/Transiciones (K/T). The four-day orientation, from August 18-22, is designed to help facilitate a smooth transition to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì for first-year and transfer students of …
Doctoral Candidate Qualifies for Weightlifting Nationals
As a Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University, along with being a Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Intern, one would assume that Brooke Leonelli has enough on her plate. You can add participating in weightlifting competitions. Leonelli had always been…
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services Racks Up Another Award
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University has landed a spot on the list of top schools for military-connected students according to the 2021 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges.
