Welcome to the International Students' library homepage. This page will give you information on how you can access library services, and other useful information that will aid in your studies here at Kent State University.
Open to degree or certificate-seeking students currently enrolled in the present semester, who have been affected by the pandemic and have emergency needs. Fall Semester Applications are now available.
To apply, visit the Dean of Students' website at: https://www.kent.edu/studentaffairs/dean/covid-19-emergency-resources
The Office of Global Education offers an emergency grant to international students who may be struggling financially due to the Coronavirus. Please complete the Emergency Grant Request Form by clicking on the link below:
Available on canvas with the following library modules
Academic Integrity- Mandatory
Introduction to Library Resources & Services
Finding Information: Database searching, Evaluation of Information, Research Papers
When: Thursday, September 8
Time: 2:00pm- 3:00pm
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The Fall 2022 international student Orientation resource fair
Where: Student Center- Balcony
Date & Time: Thursday August 18, 2:30-3:30pm
The Graduate Student Orientation resource fair
Where: Student Center- Balcony
Date & Time: Thursday August 18, :30pm-4:30pm
FALL 2022 WORKSHOPS
Online workshops with an emphasis on technology, remote learning tools can be accessed at
https://training.kent.edu/courses.php
SPRING WORKSHOPS
Because of COVID-19 related concerns, no in person workshops will be held at the library. Online workshops with an emphasis on technology, remote learning tools can be accessed at
https://training.kent.edu/courses.php
LIBRARY WORKSHOPS- PAST OFFERINGS
Note: ALL workshops are held on the First Floor in the Main Library RM 152
Register at: https://training.kent.edu/courses.php
Learn More: https://www.library.kent.edu/university-libraries-workshops
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FALL 2022- Chai n' Coffee
The Office of Global Education (OGE) and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) are organizing a monthly Chai n’ Coffee circle for international students to gain fellowship and support. It’s an open space to talk and share one’s experiences away from home and adjusting to a new culture (America, Kent State University, etc.). Registration is not required! Refreshments and beverages will be served!
Dates: 8/26/2022, 9/30/2022, 10/28/2022, 11/18/2022,
Time: 9 am – 10 am
Location: 107 Conference Room, Heer Hall
Support Groups- Psychological Services/ University Health Services
SPRING 2022 SUPPORT GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE!
All meetings are held virtually- visit our website for more information and register at : https://www.kent.edu/caps/group-counseling
Workshops, skill based groups and support groups are available each semester and are run by Psychological Services staff. These groups are free of charge to students.Various topics covered including : Assertive Communication, Building a Satisfying Lifestyle, Building Better Boundaries, Letting go off Perfectionism. Learn More...
FALL 2021 GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE!
All meetings are held virtually- visit our website for more information and register at : https://www.kent.edu/caps/group-counseling
Various skill based groups are available each semester run by Psychological Services staff. These groups are free of charge to students.Click on the links to registerThe Procrastination trap webinarEmpowering students in RecoveryMind full or mindful?Art of coping: Building emotional resilienceAnxiety toolbox groupSleep 101 WorkshopThought Hacking WorkshopLetting go of perfectionism workshop
FALL 2020 GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE!
All meetings are held virtually- visit our website for more information and register at : https://www.kent.edu/caps/group-counseling
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SPRING 2020 GROUPS
The Conversation Partners Program at Kent State University is a voluntary program that pairs international students with students from the United States (i.e. domestic students/American students). Once an international student and domestic student are paired, they meet once per week for one hour. During these meetings, partners share information about their culture, home country/state/city, education, and more! The meetings between Conversation Partners can take place virtually or in-person. This program is very flexible because you are free to choose how you would like to meet and when you would like to meet as long as it is for one hour each week. There will be regularly scheduled opportunities for everyone involved in this program to meet in group settings as well.
Cultural Cafés- FALL 2022
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Cultural Cafés- SPRING 2022
March 2022
To foster multicultural diversity and awareness on campus, International Student and Scholar Services at the Office of Global Education sponsors a series of Cultural Cafés each semester. Each month, students, faculty, and staff are invited to the informal and free Café that seeks to educate and familiarize them about the countries and cultures present within the KSU community. The March Cultural Café features international students from Indonesia and Kazakhstan who will give short presentations with information about traditions and culture, government, history, geography, and food of their respective countries. In addition, there will be traditional food dishes from Indonesia and Kazakhstan which Café guests can enjoy during the intermission between the two presentations.
This presentation is open to all. No registration required.
February 2022
When: February 15, 2022 in KSC 310, 4:00 -5:30 PMShowcase Countries: Bolivia and Rwanda
PAST CAFES
October 2021
To foster multicultural diversity and awareness on campus, International Student and Scholar Services at the Office of Global Education sponsors a series of Cultural Cafés each semester. Each month, students, faculty, and staff are invited to the informal and free Café that seeks to educate and familiarize them about the countries and cultures present within the KSU community. The October Cultural Café features International students from Lebanon and Malaysia who will give short presentations with information about traditions and culture, government, history, geography, and food. In addition, there will be traditional food dishes from Lebanon and Malaysia, which Café guests can enjoy during the intermission between the two presentations.
This presentation is open to all. No registration required
WHEN: Tuesday October 19th 3;30pm- 5:00pm
WHERE:Kent Student Center, Ballroom Balcony
September 2021
African American (US) and Democratic Republic of Congo- Wednesday February 10, 4:30-5:30pm
Wednesday, February 10, 4:30pm- 5:30pm
Learn more about the African American and the Democratic Republic of the Congo cultures. Our presenters are Ebony Jones from the U.S. and Cedric Mubikayi Kabasele from the DRCTo join the Cultural Café via Teams, please click here.
February 12, 4:00- 5:30pm, KSC Ballroom Balcony
Study Abroad showcase: Italy and South Korea
To foster multicultural diversity and awareness on campus, International Student and Scholar Services at the Office of Global Education sponsors a series of Cultural Cafés each semester. Each month, students, faculty, and staff are invited to the informal and free Café that seeks to educate and familiarize them about the countries and cultures present within the KSU community. The February Cultural Café features international students and former study abroad participants from/ to Italy and South Korea who will give short presentations with information about traditions and culture, government, history, geography, and food. In addition, there will be traditional food dishes from Italy and South Korea, which Café guests can enjoy during the intermission between the two presentations.
This presentation is open to all. No registration required.
The Homecoming International Celebration is one of two signature events the Office of International Student Affairs facilitates each year. The celebration gives international students an opportunity to showcase their home country and its cultures. The event is free to attend and open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members. Attendees get to visit different countries via “passport”, taste food from around the world, and watch a showcase of cultural performances. The Celebration happens the Friday of every Homecoming weekend in the Fall.
When: Friday, September 30, from 5-7 p.m. Location: Student Green
If you have any questions about this event, including interest in showcasing your country and participating in this year’s Celebration, please email Ash Mierau, Interim Director, at amierau@kent.edu. For more information about other Homecoming festivities at Kent State University, visit the Homecoming website.
OGE’s signature event, the International Cook-Off Competition, is moving from International Education Week to I Heart Travel Week this year. The Cook-Off is scheduled for Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. Hosted by the Office of Global Education and supported by Kent State Dining Services, the Cook-Off will feature food and beverages from around the world. The event is free but pre-registration is required, and space will be limited. Registration begins on Friday, February 4th, at 12:00 noon. Register HERE.
The cook-off will feature four student culinary teams, who will compete as finalists in the competition. The four teams are: Brazil, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and a combined team representing the countries of the Middle East and North Africa. Learn more.
Global Cleveland International student Pitch Contest
Global Cleveland will be presenting 12 international students who have impressive talents, experience and an innovative idea that you want to pitch in front of employers, this is your time. This opportunity is not limited to current students; if you were previously enrolled, a graduate or an international newcomer currently residing in Northeast Ohio, you can start filling out your application form. Selected international students will pitch to attendees and guest judges (employers from different fields) in a showcase/demo table style presentation.
Categories
There are 4 categories for student to pitch in:
Business Management and Process Improvement
Community/Civic Innovations
Healthcare/Biomedical
IT/Connected Devices (IOT)
Submission
Please submit a single paragraph describing their pitch ideas and/or 3 Powerpoint slides and application with a summary. Submissions need to be received by close of day on February 11, 2021.
More Information about the Contest.
Find your subject librarian and how to contact them via e-mail, on the list at the link below. Subject librarians are available to help you with your research, doing one on one consultations and generally provide group library instruction specifically in your subject area.
Chinese (Mandarin)- Contact Feng-Ru Sheu, Yuening Zhang
French- Contact Tammy Voelker, Amanda Faehnel
German- Contact Michael Hawkins
Spanish- Contact Tammy Voelker
Turkish- Contact Sevim McCutcheon
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