Kent State University faculty, staff, students and parents are eligible for a 5 percent discount at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. Rates vary depending on dates and occupancy. For more information and to book reservations, visit www.kentstatehotel.com or call 330-346-0100.
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Kent State University generates a large portion of the power used on the Kent Campus and at times can supply all the power requirements for the campus. In order to test the operation and integrity of the power generation, control and distribution systems, a test of the turbines will be performed on Monday, Nov. 12, when the university will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Kent State University views student feedback on courses and instructors as pivotal for designing courses and curriculum. In an effort to ensure the quality of academic programs, teaching and the learning experience of students, course instructors are asked to encourage their students to take the Flash Survey, the end-of-course student survey at Kent State for online and hybrid courses.
![Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of Kent State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed to the editorial board of the journal Science Advances. Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of Kent State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed to the editorial board of the journal Science Advances.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILE%20-%20Jaroniec.jpg?VersionId=0tjj5rbaEuhQllYd.pz9wnYPVZ2FejKN&h=e6f36a9c&itok=7N7-pS4l)
Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of Kent State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed to the editorial board of the journal Science Advances.
![Last weekend's celebration of 100 years of Homecoming at Kent State was "ruled" by 2018 Homecoming Queen Jennifer Uren and Homecoming King Jordan Euell. Last weekend's celebration of 100 years of Homecoming at Kent State was "ruled" by 2018 Homecoming Queen Jennifer Uren and Homecoming King Jordan Euell.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video%20-%20Homecoming%20recap.jpg?VersionId=FIDAzFMrfGE44SyzGtDZt312Xb33n_bQ&h=e6f36a9c&itok=ybF4CpS4)
The celebration of 100 years of Homecoming at Kent State was “ruled” by 2018 Homecoming Queen Jennifer Uren and Homecoming King Jordan Euell.
![The Vindys (pictured), with specials guests The Speedbumps and Party of 2, will take over Packard Music Hall on Saturday, Oct. 20, for a benefit for Trumbull families in need. (Photo credit: Leslie Davis, Cusano Photography) The Vindys (pictured), with specials guests The Speedbumps and Party of 2, will take over Packard Music Hall on Saturday, Oct. 20, for a benefit for Trumbull families in need. (Photo credit: Leslie Davis, Cusano Photography)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL%20Vindys%20Main.jpg?VersionId=27fiowLxtGiGtHkiAI__H5z7Jmk8Hj_O&h=e6f36a9c&itok=PgPT-w0N)
The Vindys, with specials guests The Speedbumps and Party of 2, will take over Packard Music Hall this Sweetest Day, Saturday, Oct. 20, for a concert to benefit Rock4Reason and Flash's Food Pantry at Kent State Trumbull.
![Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren and Eastern Gateway Community College President Jimmie Bruce pose for a picture after signing an agreement to form a strategic partnership. Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren and Eastern Gateway Community College President Jimmie Bruce pose for a picture after signing an agreement to form a strategic partnership.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article/SPEC%20FEAT%20Kent%20State%20University%20President%20Beverly%20Warren%20and%20Eastern%20Gateway%20Community%20College%20President%20Jimmie%20Bruce.jpg?VersionId=sAGJDnQm8ViNQy7mxzo8HW8xa2GFXsZ1&h=e6f36a9c&itok=YK2aehJE)
Kent State University and Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) have formed a strategic partnership that will create new access to courses and degrees for thousands of students living and learning on Ohio’s eastern border.
![Workers install a green roof onto the lower roof of Taylor Hall at Kent State University. The plants help insulate the building, control water runoff and provide less glare. Workers install a green roof onto the lower roof of Taylor Hall at Kent State University. The plants help insulate the building, control water runoff and provide less glare.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTO%20LEAD%20Living%20Architecture%20Taylor%20Hall.jpg?VersionId=I5dn0JnF2KzeIn7GWcK7m8eeXo2nCDZE&h=e6f36a9c&itok=orIqbMTW)
Faculty from Kent State University will join colleagues from the University of Cincinnati and Heidelberg University to lead the Greater Ohio Living Architecture Center (GOLA), which will be dedicated to the study of integrating vegetation within and upon buildings as novel ecosystems.
Kent State University's holiday closure schedule for 2018 will begin Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019.
![Greg Robertson Greg Robertson](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/FAMILIAR%20FACE%20Robertson%20Greg.jpg?VersionId=6J30fF4gytlnh14gRoVg.hVYpsNRlSKY&h=8a019425&itok=1vjEn7IK)
![April McClellan-Copeland April McClellan-Copeland](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/NEW%20FACE%20-%20April%20McClellan-Copeland.jpg?VersionId=EjNObL5ZG7Sqg1xVjOUnaxb.fveN5.UF&h=8a019425&itok=qFfHZrdc)
Kent businesses, with the help of Main Street Kent, have created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Simply show your school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Explore participating businesses and special offers!
At Kent State, we want to honor the celebration of our Native American and Indigenous culture by developing a calendar encompassing all the university events that are relevant to Native American Heritage Month. The Native American Heritage Month Planning Committee is welcoming university divisions, departments and student organizations to begin submitting their programming, activities and events to the University Events Calendar to be featured on the Native American Heritage Month Website.
Open Enrollment is from Oct. 16, through Nov. 3. Each year in the fall, benefits-eligible employees may select and make changes to their health coverage plans based on their needs and the needs of their family. Outside a qualifying life event, this will be the only window during which such changes may be made. Click to learn more, and to see how to access the Open Enrollment Portal.