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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The Kent State University Foundation Grant Program will award up to $100,000 for the 2017-2018 Academic Year as part of its annual request for proposals. Funding will be available to departments, schools, colleges, institutes and centers universitywide.
Fall 2016 marks the first semester of newly added CashCourse workshops at Kent State University. The Bursar’s Office piloted the program in the spring and has expanded its selection for the fall term. University Bursar Stina Olafsdottir registered Kent State with CashCourse three years ago and has been growing the program since.
CashCourse provides online resources targeted to college students with information on a variety of topics such as budgeting, ways to manage federal student loans, banking, insurance and salary negotiation.
Two-way traffic has been restored to Summit Street throughout the construction zone. Johnston Drive also is open to motorists.
The roundabout at Ted Boyd/Johnston Drive is operational at this time. A video is available to explain how to navigate a roundabout, whether you are in a car, on a bike or walking.
Kent State University’s College of Nursing, in collaboration with the Portage County Health Department and the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will stage a disaster simulation exercise on Tuesday, Nov. 15, and Thursday, Nov. 17, from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
![Kent State researchers study the effects of cellphone use on walking speed. Kent State researchers study the effects of cellphone use on walking speed.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEADCardio.jpg?VersionId=SZfEnV39M2I1.92oBTdWj9ZSAHOBThGK&h=ec98a0f6&itok=jtOhkXdM)
Sometimes the only workout we get is walking from our office to the breakroom, and to the parking lot to drive home. So how then do we get the most out of those short walks?
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action is conducting a series of customized Title IX workshops for faculty, staff and students.
Kent State University will be a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus on July 1, 2017. Consequently, you are invited to learn more about the available smoking cessation programs and resources at an event on Nov. 17.
Kent State University is currently offering Aflac’s Group Accident, Group Critical Illness and Group Hospital Indemnity insurance to employees through Nov. 30, 2016.
While major medical insurance pays for doctors and hospitals, Aflac is insurance that pays cash benefits directly to you. It provides predetermined benefits that are paid regardless of any other insurance you have. And it fits most budgets — rates don't go up when you file a claim.
![Kent State University at Tuscarawas nursing students display a trophy and certificates that they won at a simualtion competition hosted by the Aultman College of Nursing Sciences and Health. Kent State University at Tuscarawas nursing students display a trophy and certificates that they won at a simualtion competition hosted by the Aultman College of Nursing Sciences and Health.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONALNursing_0.jpg?VersionId=Jcor8AvHkKtmAjxmYg2k_5XT2L5CGA5N&h=ec98a0f6&itok=k1U0uSD_)
A four-member team of Kent State University at Tuscarawas second-year nursing students won the simulation competition during the Aultman Simulation Symposium at the Aultman College of Nursing Sciences and Health.
![Two Kent State University students ride Flashfleet bikes in downtown Kent. Kent State was named a Green College in the 2016 Princeton Review Guide to 361 Colleges for its focus on environmentally friendly transportation. Two Kent State University students ride Flashfleet bikes in downtown Kent. Kent State was named a Green College in the 2016 Princeton Review Guide to 361 Colleges for its focus on environmentally friendly transportation.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATUREGreenCollege.jpg?VersionId=Yvv3Z6G5p8rpAulw34QDCI8q89VOXme7&h=ec98a0f6&itok=a1shuOB0)
The 2016 Princeton Review Guide to 361 Colleges features Kent State University as a Green College. The university is recognized for its focus on environmentally friendly transportation.
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.