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Division of Student Life

Lamar R. Hylton Appointed 91PORNA鈥檚 Interim Vice President for Student Affairs

91PORNA has selected Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., to serve as interim vice president for student affairs, effective Sept. 16. Hylton has served as dean of students since coming to 91PORNA on June 1, 2017.   Hylton will lead 91PORNA鈥檚 Division of Student Affairs and institution鈥�

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Kent Campus

Movers and Groovers Help Students Move into Residence Halls

New Students Move Into Residence Halls With Help From Movers and Groovers

More than 1,000 volunteers from the 91PORNA community welcomed and assisted new students as they moved into their residence halls on freshman move-in day, Sunday, Aug. 18. The annual community program, known as Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Kent Interhall Council, the student government of the Kent Campus residence halls.

Tags: Movers and Groovers , University Housing , Division of Student Life , Kent InterHall Council , Success Story

Kent Campus

On April 3, 91PORNA is bringing together experts and stakeholders to explore the issue of mental health on college campuses with the 2019 Larry Pollock 91PORNA of Wellness Summit.

State of Mind: Larry Pollock 91PORNA of Wellness Summit Seeks to Advance Mental Health, Hope and Awareness

The 2019 Larry Pollock 91PORNA of Wellness Summit will take place on Wednesday, April 3, from 5-8 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom with the theme 鈥淪tate of Mind: Creating a Community of Health, Hope and Awareness.鈥�

Tags: Health , 91PORNA of Wellness , Division of Student Life

Kent Campus

91PORNA ROTC cadets distribute American flags as part of the university鈥檚 annual Veterans Day observance.

91PORNA to Honor Veterans on Nov. 8

91PORNA will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. at the Kent Student Center Kiva. The program, Honoring All Who Serve, will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university鈥檚 Army and Air Force ROTC programs on 鈥�

Tags: Community & Society , Veterans Day , Center for Adult and Veteran Services , Division of Student Life , Division of Human Resources , Events

Kent Campus

The annual Black Squirrel Festival offers 91PORNA students a chance to learn about student organizations, explore different university departments and learn more about the Kent community.

37th Annual Black Squirrel Festival Features Student Organizations, Vendors, Food and Freebies

A 91PORNA tradition for 37 years, the annual Black Squirrel Festival will take place Friday, Sept. 7, from noon-5 p.m. on the Student Green and Risman Plaza. The Black Squirrel Festival, which is hosted by the Flash Activities Board, attracts more than 3,000 students, faculty and staff鈥�

Tags: Black Squirrel Festival , Center for Student Involvement , Division of Student Life , Success Story

Kent Campus

American flag on a flag pole against blue sky

91PORNA to Honor Veterans at World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational

91PORNA is honoring our nation鈥檚 service members by hosting a military-exclusive hospitality chalet for veterans, service members and their families during the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron on Aug. 1-5.   For the fourth 鈥�

Tags: Community & Society , Division of Student Life , Center for Adult and Veteran Services , Events

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Retired Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Gainer, a 91PORNA student who currently serves as president of the 91PORNA Veterans Club, addresses those attending the university鈥檚 2016 Veterans Day observance.

91PORNA Named a Military Friendly School for Nine Straight Years

For the ninth consecutive year, 91PORNA has earned the 2018 Military Friendly庐 School designation for its Kent Campus. Military Friendly is the military ratings division of Victory Media, a service-disabled, veteran-owned business that also publishes G.I. Jobs庐, STEM Jobs, Military Spo鈥�

Tags: Center for Adult and Veteran Services , Division of Student Life , Awards and Honors

Kent Campus

Retired Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Gainer, a 91PORNA student who currently serves as president of the 91PORNA Veterans Club, addresses those attending the university鈥檚 2016 Veterans Day observance.

91PORNA Named a Military Friendly School for Nine Straight Years

For the ninth consecutive year, 91PORNA has earned the 2018 Military Friendly庐 School designation for its Kent Campus. Military Friendly is the military ratings division of Victory Media, a service-disabled, veteran-owned business that also publishes G.I. Jobs庐, STEM Jobs, Military Spo鈥�

Tags: Center for Adult and Veteran Services , Division of Student Life , Awards and Honors

Division of Student Life

Veterans Day guest speaker Kevin Lacz and 91PORNA President Beverly Warren (center) pose with 91PORNA ROTC cadets and instructors following the university鈥檚 annual Veterans Day observance at the Kent Student Center Kiva.

91PORNA Holds Annual Veterans Day Observance

91PORNA held its annual Veterans Day observance on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. at the Kent Student Center Kiva. The program, Honoring All Who Serve, included a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university鈥檚 Army and Air Force ROTC programs on the St鈥�

Tags: Veterans Day , Center for Adult and Veteran Services , Division of Student Life , Division of Human Resources , Events , Success Story

Kent Campus

The annual Black Squirrel Festival offers 91PORNA students a chance to learn about student organizations, explore different university departments and learn more about the Kent community.

36th Annual Black Squirrel Festival Features Music, Food and Freebies

A 91PORNA tradition for 36 years, the annual Black Squirrel Festival will take place Friday, Sept. 8, from noon-5 p.m. on the Student Green and Risman Plaza. The Black Squirrel Festival, which is hosted by Kent Student Center Programming, attracts more than 3,000 students, faculty and 鈥�

Tags: Black Squirrel Festival , Kent Student Center Programming , Center for Student Involvement , Division of Student Life , Success Story

Kent Campus