New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

Investigating some nature physics in a strongly correlated electron system, such as heavy fermion and superconductor materials.

Worked at KSU since:

April 2014

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Hiroshima University in Japan

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The friendly people, beautiful campus and the opportunity to start something new

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Kent State University offered me an opportunity to understand what freedom really means and what a university should be. It’s an excellent place for everyone to learn. My work and study at Kent State will be one of the most proud experiences in my life.

Resides in:

Kent, Ohio

Hometown:

Henan, China

Education:

B. A. in physics education from Henan Normal University in China; M.S. and Ph.D. in nano and functional material science from University of Toyama in Japan

Hobbies:

Sports, movies and talking with my family

Familiar Face

Job Description:

My primary responsibility at the bookstore is to serve our students, campus and community needs. Other enjoyable aspects consist of assisting with our social media, marketing, event planning, e-commerce, store operation, training, receiving/shipping, textbook/ general merchandise inventory and merchandising. As an adjunct instructor for DKS-FYE, Freshman Orientation, I introduce new students to Kent State’s culture and services. I am a point of reference for them and assist in fostering relationships between students, faculty and staff, which promotes a successful transition and encourages retention.

Worked at KSU since:

August 2004

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Plain Local and Canton City Schools

Likes Most About Kent State University:

I enjoy the student engagement, serving the campus community and building relationships with our alumni. Watching the students’ progress from freshmen to alumni is wonderful.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

I believe in the mission of Kent State. Providing excellent and affordable education is the way to open others to opportunities they may never have encountered. Kent State has provided me and my family numerous opportunities that has changed the course of our lives.

Resides in:

Canton, Ohio

Hometown:

Canton, Ohio

Education:

Master of Business Administration, Kent State University

Hobbies:

Attending classes, visiting other university bookstores/libraries, shopping and traveling