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The Beat of the Drum

The Beat of the Drum

If you happened to hear the beating of drums last Saturday, we promise it’s not your heart beating loudly at the thought of finals week.  Reporter Jasmin Sparkman investigated the rhythmic beating and proved that your heart is just fine. [bbrvideo]BBR_SPARKMAN_S4_DRUM[/bbrvideo] The sound of drums could be heard on campus well into Saturday evening as the annual native American Student Association Powwow brought in families from all over Northeast Ohio. A powwow is a cultural celebration where native families gather as…

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Turning Tassels at Karamu

Turning Tassels at Karamu

Warmer weather means it is almost time for graduation and many special ceremonies are taking place to honor the accomplishments of those getting ready to turn their tassels. Reporter Jasmin Sparkman has more on a special ceremony for students of color. [bbrvideo]BBR_SPARKMAN_S7_KARAMU[/bbrvideo] Karamu Ya Wahitimu is more than just a new phrase for your vocabulary. Karamu is a special pre-commencement ceremony and celebration for students of color who fall into the AALANAS category, or the African American, Latin American and…

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Provost Walks out on Students

Provost Walks out on Students

As a follow up to the protests held at the April 13 Faculty-Senate meeting, students from a number of organizations organized a student forum to discuss their concerns of racism, acceptance, and a general feeling of being uncomfortable as Kent State students of color. [bbrvideo]BBR_SPARKMAN_S8_VOICE[/bbrvideo] Kent State University Provost Todd Diacon was greeted by more than just cold weather last Wednesday. He was also greeted by a distraught outcry from the many students of color who showed up to the…

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Protesting the Provost

Protesting the Provost

A decision made by the provost has Kent State Students ready to protest. A group of upset students gathered at the April Faculty-Senate meeting to show the provost just how they felt. [bbrvideo]BBR_SPARKMAN_S6_PROTEST[/bbrvideo] A decision made by the provost has Kent State Students ready to protest. A group of upset students gathered at the April Faculty-Senate meeting on Monday to show the Provost Todd Diacon just how they felt about his denial of tenure to a popular professor in the Art…

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Diversity in journalism

Diversity in journalism

[bbrvideo]BBR_Evangelist_S5_Mcgruder[/bbrvideo] ANCHOR INTRO: A prestigious award is given here at Kent State for diversity in broadcast media. TV2’s Jarrod Evangelist explains. The Kent State School of Journalism and Mass Communication awarded  its annual Robert G. McGruder award to Kate O’ Brian of Al Jazzera America. O’ Brian serves as the network’s president and was a longtime journalist at ABC news before joining Al Jazzera in 2013. “We’re not really like the other news organizations. I don’t feel like we’re following…

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Diversity at Kent State

Diversity at Kent State

Anchor: Across the nations universities Diversity is becoming increasingly important. So much so that a committee was formed to help get higher education on the same page when it comes to diversity, The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education. One of Kent States own has been recently elected to the committee and we are sending reporter Shawn Wilson out to tell you more. [bbrvideo]BBR_WILSON_S4_BROWN[/bbrvideo]   Here at Kent State University only 13% of the undergraduate student population is…

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Becoming An Ally

Becoming An Ally

Kent Sate University is committing itself to learning more about the LGBTQ community and Jasmin Sparkman has more on what it means to become an informed ally. [bbrvideo]BBR_P3_SPARKMAN_BECOMINGANALLY[/bbrvideo]  

The Ever-Growing University – Recruitment & Enrollment at Kent State

The Ever-Growing University – Recruitment & Enrollment at Kent State

All roads lead to Kent State. Probably the most vital information I obtained from my conversation with Nancy Dellavecchia, Director of Admissions at Kent State, was about the ever-extending reach of the university through its multitude of programs and strong communication abilities with prospective students. “Over the years we’ve expanded where we reach out to,” said Ms. Dellavecchia, “and I see that continuing.” The highest number of out-of-state students may come from Pennsylvania, but by no means does that restrict…

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Excellence in Action means Diversity & Equality

Excellence in Action means Diversity & Equality

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P3_GODIN_DIVERSITY[/bbrvideo] When you step onto the Kent State University campus and see the familiar motto, “Excellence in Action”,  You may ask yourself, “What defines and facilitates Excellence in Action?” The division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion defines diversity as The presence of difference. That’s where Heather Adams and her teams come in. Heather Adams is the executive director of the Woman’s Center, LGBTQ Student Center and SERVS, The Office of Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Service. These three centers…

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Internationals Making The Transition

Internationals Making The Transition

Kent State University opening its doors to foreign students, more opportunities are available for them, and nationals. Diversity is what makes America, well, America. Kent State is continuing to make strides towards diversity within its student body. The Office of Global Education works with all International Students studying abroad and even with their advisors from their home country. They oversee everything from credit transfer and visa obtaining to student scheduling and housing. But before even their first day of classes…

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