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's Center for Undergraduate Excellence has received LEED Gold certification. Kent State University's Center for Undergraduate Excellence has received LEED Gold certification.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article/photo%20leadCUE.jpg?VersionId=pWk69rem9Mvf2.MIB44EnAsJmX_Rvd3.&h=e6f36a9c&itok=eDrOaP8q)
Several new and renovated Kent State University buildings received Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) recognition in 2016, bringing to 11 the total number of certified buildings on Kent State’s campuses. LEED is a rating system that comes from the U.S.
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Michelle Baldini, M.L.S., School of Library and Information Science, and Meghan Harper, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, presented a session titled “Pop Up the Learning!” on Oct. 13, 2016, at the Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA) annual conference in Columbus.
Marcia Lei Zeng, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, served as moderator of a session titled “Linked Data for Data Integration and Curation,” Session 3, on Oct. 14, 2016, at the DCMI International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications in Copenhagen, Denmark.
IMPACT Solutions is Kent State University’s employee assistance program that offers a comprehensive list of services and solutions to employees. All full- and part-time employees are eligible for IMPACT Solutions services, including many qualifying family members, such as parents and parents-in-law.
Here are some ways to quickly bring yourself up to speed on all the resources available to you and your family through Impact:
Minute Clinic is a division of CVS Health, the largest pharmacy healthcare provider in the United States. They have 1,100 locations and offer convenient, high-quality care for common family illnesses. CVS Minute Clinics offer a reduced office visit co-pay to Kent State University members for $10.
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![Kent State University students gather at the site where one of four slain students was shot on May 4, 1970, during a student protest of the Vietnam War. Kent State University students gather at the site where one of four slain students was shot on May 4, 1970, during a student protest of the Vietnam War.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-May%204%20photo%201.jpg?VersionId=91sVW4P7BCjpAyhYIrVNZlFbxsYcdWzR&h=ec98a0f6&itok=2uX0SXDf)
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell has announced the designation of the Kent State University May 4, 1970, Site as a National Historic Landmark. The site joins more than 2,500 historic places that bear the national distinction.
Out with the old and in with the new! Kent State University ushers in the new year with a brand new website, which launched on Jan. 8.
Last spring, the Kent State University community was asked to complete a survey to identify strengths and barriers related to being a welcoming, engaging place that nurtures a culture of inclusiveness and respect. Now it’s time to hear the findings.
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.