Kashava Holt

Majoring in Construction Engineering Tech, Fire Protection Tech, Minoring in Geology
The University of Akron, Class of 2019
From Solon, OH

In all honesty attending college at the University of Akron has allowed me to experience different cultures and personalities. In fact adjusting to the stress of homework and daily life has become overwhelming. Dealing with certain aspects of life such as exercise and nutrition plays a huge factor in proper decision making. Although, having friends can help alleviate and subdue stress. I've learned the type of associates and friends can be an asset or liability. Trusting people is a hard task when you want to develop authentic friendships. So, usually everyone loves you as a person until your happy or doing better than them in some materlistic way. Being a victim of harassment this year has given a better understanding of how evil people can be. Feeling like someone is gonna intentionally try to harm or disrespect you is a horrific experience. So I told my self "I can't live in fear or have someone jeopardize why I'm here."Many people have taken my humility, integrity and positivity as weakness so this has caused me to develop a stern attitude. To avoid anyone getting seriously hurt I decided to take the initiative and contact someone to extinguish the current conflict. Utilizing the Student Judiciary Affairs has helped ease tension, and rectify the issue. Eventually, Student Judiciary Affairs my small problem has been quickly resolved. At the time dealing with massive home work assignments and stress from a fellow classmate caused my grades and attitude to slip. Resisting the temptation of further conflict helped get mind my on track towards positive progression in school. In conclusion, contacting the UA administration has provided extreme comfort and reassurance for my safety as a student. In essence , I successfully completed a year with a 3.8 due to my ability to adapt and utilize the service provided by the school.

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Education

The University of Akron
Harvard College
Solon High School

Kashava in the News

Kashava Holt made the Dean's List at The University of Akron

Congratulations to Kashava Holt of Akron, OH for making the Dean's List at The University of Akron for the fall 2013 semester. To be eligible for Dean's List, you maintained a GPA of 3.25 or highe...

February, 21 2014 - The University of Akron

Activities

Pre Law Club

In the United States, pre-law refers to any course of study taken by an undergraduate in preparation for study at a law school. The American Bar Association requires law schools to admit only students with an accredited Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent depending on the student's country of origin.

Spring 2018 - Fall 2018 - The University of Akron

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Urban Agriculture

The main goal of the Urban Agriculture Student Organization is to spread awareness of quality local gardening, farming and food production in the city of Akron. As part of this goal, we hope to raise the standard of quality food options at the University of Akron and create a network with other neighboring schools. To achieve these goals, we have started a community garden on campus and we are raising funds with the goal of implementing a seasonal extension of food cultivation through methods such as a solar greenhouse. We see the local production of quality healthy food as a means to address a current issues ranging from air pollution, waste management to unemployment. We also see food as an important catalyst to create unity and raise consciousness among the different cultures that comprise the University of Akron and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Spring 2017 - Winter 2018 - The University of Akron

Added by Kashava

Eli Conversation Program

Fall 2013 - Winter 2014 - The University of Akron

Added by Kashava

Work Experience

OutReach Specialist at Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA

Natural Resources Conservation Service, formerly known as the Soil Conservation Service is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that provides technical assistance to farmers and other private landowners and managers. The NRCS Akron/Cleveland Project in Summit County assists hoop house participants/community residents in getting information on and/or eligible for NRCS programs; facilitating hoop house construction and community/volunteer training; assessing the needs of participants and the community; documenting activities and assisting in developing a final report/document for the Federation of Southern Cooperatives.

May 2018 - Present

Graphic Art/Design Assistant at The University of Akron Myers School of Art Graphic Design

Performing fee printing jobs for the college and university, including complex, multi-task procedures such as preparation, pre-press work, and stripping. Maintains runs and schedules the printing laboratories in consultation with faculty; conducts jobs for students and departments. Ensures safe operation of labs, including maintenance of MSDS and training for safe equipment operation. Supervises part-time student help.

February 2017 - Present

Senator at The University of Akron Undergraduate Student Government

It is our mission to act as an influential governing service to advance the needs of the student body and to represent the needs of the student body by initiating any action necessary to develop an acceptable solution for the growth and development of students. With leadership comes a vision to meet not only the current needs of the student body, but also the future needs as well. USG provides opportunities for students to learn, grow, and lead in an environment that promotes cooperation, respect for one another, intellectual and spiritual growth, creative imaginings, and pride in a job well done.

January 2014 - May 2016

Projects + Publications

Akron Urban Agriculture:University of Akron

Main Goal: The main goal of the Urban Agriculture Student Organization is to spread awareness of quality local gardening, farming and food production in the city of Akron. As part of this goal, we hope to raise the standard of quality food options at the University of Akron and create a network with other neighboring schools. To achieve these goals, we have started a community garden on campus and we are raising funds with the goal of implementing a seasonal extension of food cultivation through methods such as a solar greenhouse. We see the local production of quality healthy food as a means to address a current issues ranging from air pollution, waste management to unemployment. We also see food as an important catalyst to create unity and raise consciousness among the different cultures that comprise the University of Akron and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Research Projects

Akron/Cleveland High Tunnel Initiative:NRCS, Natural Resource Conservation Service, USDA

Akron/Cleveland and Cuyahoga/Summit County assisting hoop house participants/community residents in getting information on and/or eligible for NRCS programs; facilitating hoop house construction and community/volunteer training; assessing the needs of participants and the community; documenting activities and assisting in developing a final report/document for the Federation of Southern Cooperatives’ NRCS Cleveland/Akron Project.

Research Projects

Curriculum Vitae

Consultant, Community Outreach Specialist, Designer, Engineer, Fire Engineer, Inspector

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