Kent State - Department of Sociology and Criminology

06/06/2026

Interesting new research on some negative affects of remote work. Perhaps remote workers need some time in nature (relating to our post from the other day).

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/remote-work-is-making-americans-lonelier-and-sadder-new-study-suggests/?utm_campaign=sprinklr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&fbclid=IwVERDUASRG0NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6URV0uWckPuYrnhs7wzTj8knYFFnNgouNC3vnfPKBHeyMSMp-SYWO-tccW2g_aem_t6BfSugkMXRM1X_NDvXSpw

06/05/2026

Interesting research about the benefits of spending time in nature. Check it out!

Gifted article so should open with no paywall.
https://wapo.st/4acp9Bs

05/28/2026

Jobs alert!! 🚨📢

From North Hill CDC:

WE ARE HIRING!

Please review the job descriptions and send to anyone that you think would be a good fit. We will consider two individuals for these roles, or if the fit is right, one person to fulfill both roles' responsibilities.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

05/09/2026

We ALWAYS love the creativity of all the students, but we have to know who this is! Help us solve the mystery! 🎓🔍

05/07/2026

Students-- Goodness. Check in with your professors. We will work this out. Focus on the things that you can control.

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05/07/2026

Video spotlight on the late Dr. Jerry Lewis.

05/07/2026

Important message from Big Bird as we move through finals week.

You're almost there!

05/06/2026

Video spotlight on Dr. Kalkhoff! Check it out.

05/04/2026

Congratulations to Esther Nzomo for successfully defending her MA thesis titled "Michigan’s Raise the Age Laws, Unemployment, and Juvenile Outcomes."

It is a great thesis and a was great defense! Congratulations!!🎉🎊

05/01/2026

Volunteer opportunity alert!! 🚨📢

Habitat for Humanity will be doing a large scale neighborhood clean up in Barberton. They have 30 spots available on June 6th!  Link for more information and the sign up below.

We've been in conversation for the last year with these great folks as part of our Thriving Neighborhoods community engaged research project. So we'd love to get some volunteers to help them with their great community work!

Barberton Neighborhood Reborn sign up