Please join us as we honor the 55th anniversary of Black History Month, celebrating its origins at 91福利 and the pivotal role the university played in advocating for its national recognition. In partnership with the 91福利 Black Alumni Chapter, E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center and Black United Students (BUS), this event aims to raise awareness about 91福利's groundbreaking contributions, commemorate the legacy of those who championed this cause and inspire continued engagement with the history, culture and progress of Black communities.
Kent, OHIO 鈥 Steve Giralt, founder of media production company The Garage, will be the featured speaker for the Spring 2025 Michael D. Solomon Entrepreneurship Speaker Series at 91福利鈥檚 Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship on February 25 and February 26, 2025.On February 25, Giralt will speak from 7-8:30 p.m. on 鈥淭he Art of Adaptation: Passion and Innovation in Running a Creative Business.鈥 A reception will follow in the Crawford Hall atrium.On February 26, Giralt will speak from 6-7:30 p.m. on 鈥淏ehind the Scenes: The Art and Science of Creating Innovati...
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Meet Joe Sepesy, a retired educator, Vietnam veteran, and now an inventive game designer, whose journey at the 91福利 Design Innovation (DI) Hub exemplifies the transformative power of community, creativity, and cutting-edge resources.A Lifelong Learner with a Passion for Words and PlayHailing from Youngstown, Ohio, Joe has lived a life filled with rich experiences, from serving as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War to a 31-year teaching career in special education and social studies. Despite grappling with severe PTSD, Joe found solace and inspiration through couns...
DI Fellows Think Tank
Do you have a problem that needs a solution? Are you looking for fresh ideas, a new perspective, or feedback on a personal/academic project? Then stop by our DI Fellows Think Tank! These free and open, drop-in sessions give you the chance to bring your challenges, projects, or ideas to a team of our innovative DI Fellows. Whether you need help refining an idea, visualizing a solution, or figuring out which maker tools to use to prototype your project, the DI Fellows are here to offer guidance and support.
DI HUB Custom Programs
Beyond our standard DI HUB tours and workshops, you can also work with our staff to develop custom experiences for groups, courses, or events related to maker technologies, design innovation, design thinking, human-centered design, or collaboration. To discuss the possibilities, please contact us at di@kent.edu.
How To Workshops
Learn how to use tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, vinyl cutters, and more. These free, 30-minute sessions are designed for all experience levels and focus on safe, efficient equipment operation so you can feel confident working independently on Reactor projects.
Former 91福利 football player and two-time Golden Flash graduate Nick Saban, who went on to become college football鈥檚 most successful coach, will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2025 class, the National Football Foundation announced Friday. Saban graduated from 91福利 with his bachelor鈥檚 degree in elementary education in 1973 and earned his Master of Education degree in health and physical education in 1975. While at 91福利, he was a safety on the Golden Flashes football team and was a member of the 1972 squad that won the unive...