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 Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action is conducting a series of customized Title IX workshops for faculty, staff and students. You can find workshop dates here.
The monthly sessions will consist of the following topics:
The concept of social justice covers a diverse collection of human rights and equality issues, challenging societies to see all people as part of a common humanity.
The mission of Kent State University’s Office of General Counsel is to advance the university’s strategic goals, while preserving the legal, ethical and financial integrity of the institution.
Project AWARE Kent is an initiative to raise awareness about mental health and substance abuse disorders. Project AWARE Kent will be offering mental health first-aid courses to Kent State University students, faculty and staff in an effort to create a network of people at the university who will know how to respond and are aware of mental health and substance abuse disorders. The course is an evidence-based training that teaches people to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. The two-day (four hours each day) course is free.
The second annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) research competition will be hosted this fall at Kent State University, and all graduate students are eligible to participate. The competition gives graduate students just three minutes and one PowerPoint slide as tools to explain their research to an intelligent, but nonspecialist audience in an engaging and concise manner.
PRKent is the only public relations program in Ohio with both CEPR and AEJMC accreditation
Kent State University’s undergraduate public relations program has joined a select group of fewer than 40 colleges around the world that hold official certification from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
Airport is collecting pet supply donations for the fifth year
The Kent State University Airport is hosting its fifth annual Props-4-Paws collection event to collect food and pet supplies to donate to Portage and Summit county shelters and rescue organizations.
Looking to find some peace in your day? Join the Women’s Center for refreshing, calming and centering yoga at its new location, the Williamson House. No previous experience is needed. The new location offers more room to accommodate participants. Yoga for faculty and staff will be offered at the Women’s Center five times a week at various times throughout the day to better fit your schedule. Currently, classes are offered:
Online midterm grading for all fall 2016 lower-division undergraduate courses (levels 00000, 10000, 20000) meeting in the full term (Aug. 29 through Dec. 11) begins Sept. 19 via FlashFAST. Please remember that midterm grading applies ONLY to courses that meet for the full semester.
Chefs from Kent State University’s Dining Services will feature wonderful, healthy and tasty food options from dining locations across campus at this year's Taste of Kent State on Sept. 21 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Student Green on the Kent Campus. The rain location will be the second floor of the Kent Student Center. Students, employees and visitors can experience a variety of wholesome samples.
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.