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.
Do Kent State employees get a discount at the Kent State Hotel?
Health coaching is provided by Be Well Solutions as part of the university’s employee wellness program for full-time, benefits-eligible employees on all campuses. Health coaching appointments are individualized, 30-minute sessions with a certified health coach with expertise in a variety of areas, including exercise, nutrition, stress management, tobacco cessation and general health. On-site health coaching sessions will be available throughout the year. Upcoming dates include Tuesday, Nov. 8, and Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 7:30 a.m.
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.
![Working on the butterfly garden at Kent State University at Salem are (front, from left) Associate Professor Chris Carlson, Samantha Keshock, Joy Draper, Steven Harvey; and (back, from left) Phillip Grover, Matt Baird, Jeremy Roark and Andy Rus. Working on the butterfly garden on the Kent State University at Salem campus are (front, from left) Associate Professor Chris Carlson, Samantha Keshock, Joy Draper, Steven Harvey; and (back, from left) Phillip Grover, Matt Baird, Jeremy Roark and Andy Rus](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article/REGIONAL-Butterfly1.jpg?VersionId=TPn.VFEvfvfZ8kOQn2gk.DB__CmwfN9U&h=ec98a0f6&itok=_mFfLueN)
Kent State University at Salem horticulture students recently helped Associate Professor Chris Carlson take the first step toward creating a series of themed gardens on the grounds of the Salem Campus.
![Kent State’s University Facilities Management Hosts Third Meet the Trucks Event for Child Development Center Kent State’s University Facilities Management Hosts Third Meet the Trucks Event for Child Development Center](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article/SPECIALFEATURE-MeetTheTrucks2.jpg?VersionId=LSEereFcYFtTMBTa8tR2GphmKpcdz5xy&h=91971008&itok=hoD84Y8f)
Children at Kent State University’s Child Development Center had the opportunity to interact with maintenance vehicles at the third Meet the Trucks event.
![Jennifer Miller](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Miller-Noble-Jennifer.jpg?VersionId=.yYY9qQrb4XDOemqXWUDw2lA8XtW_drB&h=8a019425&itok=cZLX4dNg)
Familiar Face
Jennifer miller
Assistant Dean, Student and Accreditation Services
College of Public Health
Kent Campus
![Stacy Lombardi](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/LOMBARDIStacy_0.jpg?VersionId=vxy2.kgsrmpHcvZJhYI5b_o1xAW6nfCZ&h=8a019425&itok=BZY2EXU9)
The first phase of the Summit Street: Building a Better Way Improvement Project is almost complete. Work began nearly a year ago on the stretch of Summit Street from Fraternity Circle to just past Loop Road, and that section of the road is expected to be finished by mid-November.
The Kent State of Wellness Steering Committee has awarded 14 minigrants totaling more than $11,000 to departments and student organizations with creative proposals to enhance the culture of health and wellness at Kent State University. The program supports Kent State President Beverly Warren’s Strategic Roadmap and Kent State’s initiative to create an environment that enhances the health and wellness of all Kent State students, faculty and staff.
The Postal Regulatory Commission approved the U.S. Postal Service’s request for a change in postage rates effective Jan. 22, 2017. Some of the highlights include:
- New first-class stamp rate will increase to 49 cents
- Free “second ounce” will now be good up to 3.5 ounces for presort letters
- Basic flats will increase from 94 to 98 cents
- Standard Mail will now be called Marketing Mail (both commercial and nonprofit)
Here is a sampling of what to expect:
2017 Price Change Percentage By Mail Class
![Squirrel Away Food for the Women's Center Pantry collected more than 1,200 pounds of donated food. Squirrel Away Food for the Women's Center Pantry collected more than 1,200 pounds of donated food.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/photoLeadPantry1.jpg?VersionId=VuhQUsXjuoqRgxerYMo0RCyIK7_fEJ9t&h=ec98a0f6&itok=_TuAD0-o)
This September, the Kent State University Women’s Center held a donation drive, called Squirrel Away Food for the Pantry, benefiting the Pantry at the Women’s Center.
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.