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 President Beverly Warren delivers the 2016 State of the University address, themed “Living the Kent State Promise,” in the Kent Student Center Kiva. Kent State University President Beverly Warren delivers the 2016 State of the University address, themed “Living the Kent State Promise,” in the Kent Student Center Kiva.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article/05NEWS%20BRIEF-State%20of%20the%20University.jpg?VersionId=BGTiJVMKboQ4oVTqliFk2Qd65iVBhAYL&h=e2bcc475&itok=jpcCjz1N)
Kent State University President Beverly Warren delivered the State of the University address on Thursday, Oct. 13. Themed “Living the Kent State Promise,” Warren outlined her vision of a reimagined public research university.
The full text of the State of the University Address and a video of the program are available at http://www.kent.edu/president/state-university-address-2016.
![Alumni gather to celebrate 50 years of nursing education at Kent State at Ashtabula. Alumni gather to celebrate 50 years of nursing education at Kent State at Ashtabula.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONALAshtabulaNurses.jpg?VersionId=GM.DFQ20xw8hdO2S5ub7j1UiDpu1oa6r&h=ec98a0f6&itok=3JZRun7P)
Kent State University at Ashtabula celebrated 50 years of excellence in nursing education on Oct. 1. The event welcomed alumni from all graduating classes, supporters and community members for dinner and a keynote address.
![Kent State University researchers John Hoornbeek and Joseph Ortiz study current and future pollution policies in an effort to help reduce the nutrients that are causing harmful algal blooms on Lake Erie. Kent State University researchers John Hoornbeek and Joseph Ortiz study current and future pollution policies in an effort to help reduce the nutrients that are causing harmful algal blooms on Lake Erie.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article/SPECIALFEATUREAlgalBlooms.jpg?VersionId=z4DHiGDWKWyuW8PletYwoj8IONQUdu_m&h=ec98a0f6&itok=-7Ca2pVK)
The green- and blue-colored algae that grows out of control and often washes up on the shoreline of Lake Erie is not only unsightly but also harmful to many species, including humans.
In Ohio, the western basin of Lake Erie has experienced some of the worst harmful algal blooms in recent years. The blooms have been detected this summer, as they were last summer when the area saw a harmful bloom of record size. In August 2014, cyanobacteria from a harmful algal bloom contaminated the city of Toledo’s water supply and residents were forced to find alternative water sources.
Employees enrolled in one of the university-sponsored group health plans through Medical Mutual or Anthem are eligible for a free flu shot. You must bring your insurance ID card with you to the clinic. If you are not covered by one of the university’s group health plans, you can still participate for $30 (check payable to Kent State University).
The following clinics are available. Registration is required.
All Employee Webinar
Kent State University is committed to raising awareness about depression in the workplace, reducing stigma associated with mental illness, and most importantly, bringing awareness and resources to support treatment and self-care.
The Educational Psychology classes taught by Anne Morrison, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Education, Health and Human Services, have been taking field trips to Little Italy and University Circle in Cleveland for the past 20 years to help them create integrated lesson plans as a course assignment.
HR Question of the Week: Will Kent State conduct another child car seat safety inspection this fall?
The Division of Human Resources is pleased to co-host its second child car seat safety inspection of 2016 on Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 3-6 p.m. at Kent State University’s Child Development Center, located at 775 Loop Road in Kent.
Four out of five car seats are installed incorrectly. Keep your child safe by making sure your child’s car seat is properly installed. If you have more than one car seat or base, feel free to have them each inspected.
Mamoun Alzoubi, Department of English, presented a paper, “Richard Wright and Transnationalism: A Reading of Pagan Spain,” at the American Literature Association Annual Conference, May 26-29, 2016, in San Francisco, California.
![Lisa Waite](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article/FAMILIARWaiteLisa.jpg?VersionId=qMOAhObL0RO5Pp36uBXtf1TDorR2LDPf&h=8a019425&itok=G1JMr2of)
![Michael Storay II](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article/NEWStorayMichael.jpg?VersionId=Itqglzh5poOLN0o8giOW4juMMHhfSAUt&h=8a019425&itok=dO2GlSCu)
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.