The Value of Education
*Republished from the October 2013 issue of The Kayseean
Do you remember what you were doing on September 8th this year? Perhaps you spent the day working on homework that you forgot about or went out to eat with your family. In either case, this particular Sunday passed by uneventfully and classes began all too soon again the next day. However, did you know that September 8th is International Literacy Day?
Freshman Guide: What To Do Before Classes Start
Your first year at college can be overwhelming. Between moving away from home and adjusting to a new schedule it’s easy to feel like you’re never fully prepared. Here’s a helpful list of things to add to your to-do list to make sure you’re ready for classes to begin.
The DMAD program Spring Showcase’s Second Virtual Opening
The Spring Showcase, hosted by the DMAD (Digital Media Art and Design) program, is an annual juried exhibition that allows students to try out new techniques or subject matter outside the constraints of the assignments for classes. The lack of restrictions allows students to explore new mediums or combine them to create a unique approach. The showcase is competitive in that there is a limit to how many pieces of work can be included in the show. The limit is set at 20 pieces, meaning that not all the work submitted can be exhibited. This is the second year that the showcase has been online due to Covid-19. Before the pandemic, the showcase exhibition took place in person where students printed their work, framed them, and set them up for viewing in the Widener TV Lounge in Maclellan Hall.
Spring 2021 Semester Round Up
The spring semester is coming to a close and students are more eager than ever for the break. If you find time in between studying for finals and preparing for summer jobs or internships, try and take a few moments to look back and review everything that has taken place.
KIRES Reports on the Role of Government Transfer Payments
The King Institute for Regional Economic Studies (KIRES) recently released a report that found that government transfer payments were necessary to maintain a significant portion of the regional economy. This study defined transfer payments as “payments made by governments to individuals for which no current production of goods or services is performed,” which includes programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
OAK Tests Graduating Students’ Knowledge and Skills
*Republished and revised from the March 2017 issue of The Kayseean
The Outcomes Assessment at King (known as the OAK) is the “comprehensive assessment” for general education for all students. It is a test of knowledge and skills gained from general education courses. It does not matter whether you did the Core Curriculum at King or took your basic general courses at another institution.
The Snider Honors Program Welcomes Mason McCrury as Honors Fellow
Named in homage to Jack E. Snider, the Snider Honors Program has been an establishment at King University since 2004. Since its creation, the program has been a unified community of scholars that works with students dedicated to their educational growth and development; indeed, those who graduate as Snider Honors Fellows have a history of success in their individual fields.
SGA Holds Elections for the 2021-22 Academic Year
With the 2020-21 school year coming to a close the Student Government Association (SGA) is dusting off the ballot boxes, ready to start the next campaign season. The current administration, led by SGA president Harrison Barger, is accepting applications for the next President and Vice President.
Mental Health Effects of Living Through a Pandemic
This is the point in the semester when we often see a rise in stress, anxiety, and depression. The newness of being back at school has worn off and tests and projects have begun. For this semester, not only are we dealing with normal semester stress, we are experiencing anxiety at an extremely high rate due to navigating life during a pandemic…