Monday
Name of the event | Date | Time | Location | Sponsoring Department/College | Event Description |
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TBA | Monday, October 21 |
Tuesday
Name of the event |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Sponsoring Department/College |
Event Description |
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Traditional (4-year) BSN Information Session |
Tuesday, October 10 |
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
College of Nursing / Office of Student Services |
Interested in changing your major to Nursing? Not sure what your next step should be? This session will provide you with the information needed in order to get started on your nursing journey. The traditional BSN program is designed for students who have not earned a previous bachelor's degree. Contact Katie Peterson for more information at kacope@kent.edu. |
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Don't Get Spooked about Applying to Graduate School |
Tuesday, October 10 |
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
White Hall, Room 221B (located inside the Instructional Research Center, IRC) |
Education, Health and Human Services / Career Exploration and Development |
Come and learn the basics about applying to graduate school in a Medical, Health, or Wellness career field, including prerequisite coursework, GRE, GPA, personal statements, and more! Please bring your laptop, technology will be available if needed. Contact Keya Jennings for more information at kjennin9@kent.edu. |
Senior Honors Thesis/Project Information Session |
Tuesday, October 10 |
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Design Innovation Hub Room 247 |
¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ Honors College |
Are you interested in research? Contact Marsha Kraus for more information at mkraus1@kent.edu. |
NEOMED College of Medicine Early Assurance Program Information Session |
Tuesday, October 10 |
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
218 Bowman Hall |
College of Arts and Sciences |
Please join us to learn more about the Early Assurance partnership between the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) College of Medicine and ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ. Find out how to build a competitive resume and prepare to apply. Contact Erin Lawson for more information at elawson1@kent.edu. |
American Medical Student Association at KSU |
Tuesday, October 10 |
7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. |
223 Bowman Hall |
American Medical Student Association at KSU |
American Medical Student Association (AMSA) at KSU is a nationally recognized, student-led club aimed at connecting pre-med students to shadowing and volunteer opportunities, as well as helping them become the best medical school applicants they can be. We also offer various workshops, including CPR and suture workshops, and peer support with our study groups. AMSA as a whole is a great place to gain pre-medical experience, learn about different extracurriculars/volunteer opportunities, and meet new friends! We have biweekly meetings with the next one on October 10! |
Wednesday
Name of the event |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Sponsoring Department/College |
Event Description |
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Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program Information Webinar |
Wednesday, October 11 |
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ College of Nursing |
¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ College of Nursing hosts online informational sessions for those interested in the Accelerated BSN Program. The ABSN Program is a second-degree sequence designed for those with a prior, non-nursing bachelor's degree who are seeking an accelerated path to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. During these interactive webinars, an academic advisor will review prerequisite coursework, eligibility requirements, competitive averages, the two-step application process, professional application cycles, cohort options, program costs, etc. Prospective students are highly encouraged to participate in an ABSN webinar prior to committing any resources toward program prerequisites. We look forward to connecting with you soon! Contact Michelle Whittlesey for more information at mwhittl1@kent.edu. |
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Radiologic Technology Information Session |
Wednesday, October 11 |
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ / Radiologic Technology / Ashtabula Campus |
Join Tammy McClish from ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ Ashtabula Campus to learn if a career in radiologic technology is right for you. An overview of the profession, educational pathway, and employment opportunities will be provided, and plenty of time to answer your questions. |
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Human Development & Family Science Internship Fair |
Wednesday, October 11 |
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Kent Student Center, Room 306ABC |
Human Development & Family Science / Career Exploration & Development |
This event is a recruitment, networking, exploring and interviewing event for students and alumni interested in working in the social services and helping career community. It is open to all ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ Students/alumni of all ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ's campuses seeking:
Contact Kristin Tripi for more information at ktripi@kent.edu. |
Careers in Public Health Preparedness |
Wednesday, October 11 |
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
College of Public Health Ambassadors' Career Series |
Carlie Baughman, Training and Exercise Unit Supervisor at the Ohio Department of Health and College of Public Health alum (BSPH and MPH), will discuss her experience working in this field and career opportunities in health preparedness. Contact Matt Stefanak for more information at mstefan2@kent.edu. |
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LPN & Allied Health to BSN Program Information Webinar |
Wednesday, October 11 |
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ College of Nursing |
¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ College of Nursing hosts Information Forums in an online format for those interested in the LPN and Allied Health (PTA, OTA, RT, paramedic, medic, and EMT) to BSN Program. The LPN & Allied Health to BSN Program is designed for practicing Licensed Practical Nurses, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Respiratory Therapists, Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians, etc. who are seeking an accelerated path to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. During these interactive webinars, an academic advisor will review the two-step application process, prerequisite coursework, eligibility requirements, competitive averages for admission to the professional sequence, application cycles, cohort options, program costs, etc. Prospective students are highly encouraged to participate in a webinar prior to committing any resources toward program prerequisites. We look forwarding to connecting with you soon! (As a note, we are not an LPN-granting program). Contact Michelle Whittlesey for more information at mwhittl1@kent.edu. |
Thursday
Name of the event |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Sponsoring Department/College |
Event Description |
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Pre-Medical Information Session |
Thursday, October 12 |
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
311 Bowman Hall |
College of Arts and Sciences |
Join us to discuss medical school preparation, including both academic and extracurricular requirements, the application process, and how you can take the steps now to be a competitive applicant. ' Contact Erin Lawson for more information at elawson1@kent.edu. |
Graduate Programs in Public Health |
Thursday, October 12 |
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
College of Public Health |
Please join the College of Public Health for an information session on our graduate degree programs including: Master of Science in Epidemiology, Master of Public Health, and our new Graduate Certificate programs! This event is held online for all students. Contact Gretchen Thomas for more information at gthoma33@kent.edu. |
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NARCAN Training |
Thursday, October 12 |
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
231 Moulton Hall |
Public Health Student Alliance |
Learn the warnings signs of opioid overdose and how to administer NARCAN to reverse an opioid overdose. Contact Hayden Skilton for more information at hskilton@kent.edu. |
Friday
Name of the event |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Sponsoring Department/College |
Event Description |
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CWRU Physician Assistant Program - Program Q&A Webinar |
Friday, October 13 |
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Case Western Reserve University Physician Assistant Program |
Please join us as we provide information about the CWRU PA Program, prerequisites, and what differentiates us from other programs. Contact Erin Lawson for more information at elawson1@kent.edu. |
Careers in Health and Wellness Week is a week for students to explore the variety of career opportunities in healthcare AND to learn about how to best prepare for future healthcare careers.
Events Summary
- Join us for a collaborative week including educational webinars, information sessions, recruitment events, networking opportunities, interactive workshops, & more!
- You will get the chance to:
- Explore healthcare career paths, requirements, and anticipated job growth
- Prepare for graduation and professional programs
- Discuss job opportunities and secure employment
- Click below for details of what is happening each day (registration is required for most events, so don’t delay!)