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 Fleet Services has purchased two 15-passenger minibuses that can be used by departments for university travel.
The new minibuses are equipped with overhead storage, backup cameras and larger windows for better visibility.
“The interiors are very spacious and comfortable,” says Nicole Corll, associate director for University Facilities and Management. “The goal of adding minibuses to the fleet is to provide a service to the students, faculty and staff to increase and enhance transportation options for group outings.”
Volunteers make freshman move-in day less stressful for new students and their families
Kent State University faculty, staff and students volunteer to help incoming freshmen move into the university’s residence halls at the beginning of each school year.
This year, freshman move-in day is Thursday, Aug. 25, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Online final grading for Summer 2016 Full Term (1: 5/23/2016 – 8/20/2016), Second 7 Weeks (W2: 7/5/2016 – 8/20/2016), Summer 3 (S3: 7/18/2016 – 8/20/2016) began Thursday, Aug. 18, via FlashFAST. Grading also is now available for any summer 2016 course section that was flexibly scheduled and has an end date no later than Aug. 20. The deadline for grading submission is midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Any final grades for summer 2016 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow.
![Kent State University employees smile for the camera during the annual Employee Appreciation Day event. Kent State University employees smile for the camera during the annual Employee Appreciation Day event.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEADAppreciation1.jpg?VersionId=mmxLlY8arnz58wH2izfMMKv9B0S4glaz&h=ec98a0f6&itok=J7clJYK2)
Take a group picture with colleagues in the photo booth. Strut your stuff in the lip sync contest. Feel like dancing? Bust a move during Zumba demos or relax with a soothing chair massage courtesy of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
![Three community members have been named to the Tuscarawas County University Branch District Board of Trustees and the Tuscarawas County University Foundation at Kent State University at Tuscarawas.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONALTuscarawas.jpg?VersionId=IHAaFoa5Mu6py66S3ntTksTTMHlDIBZS&h=ec98a0f6&itok=p--VyWAz)
Three community members have been named to the Tuscarawas County University Branch District Board of Trustees and the Tuscarawas County University Foundation at Kent State University at Tuscarawas.
![Kent State University's Ratchneewan Ross will be inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURERoss.jpg?VersionId=AiyHfGICe1qtgGCnGeXxr4O344tmWf7T&h=ec98a0f6&itok=QYUS_DUe)
Ratchneewan Ross, associate dean of the Ph.D. program and director of international initiatives at Kent State University’s College of Nursing, will be inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in October.
![New Kent State University graduates pose with family members outside the MAC Center following a Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILESCommencement1.jpg?VersionId=aiaxv2bsDOFvBwLKDkZ.AXxK3UZQJYJz&h=1d18de3c&itok=BQbpUpCc)
Kent State University will hold its Summer 2016 Commencement ceremony for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
![Pictured is Nikki the Top Hawk.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-Camp.jpg?VersionId=n.tHeXHjyM1ASZFdC8cmd257j7E4Uw9D&h=ec98a0f6&itok=VJ8p3ghO)
Each summer, 15 female high school students receive a free, three-day camp experience through the Nikki Kukwa Memorial Aviation Fund and Kent State University’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology.
Kent State University faculty and staff will be recognized with a complimentary lunch, entertainment, games, giveaways, dancing and fun on Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
The annual sick leave conversion for eligible staff employees will take place Sept. 1 through Sept. 14. During this period, eligible classified and unclassified employees with a continuing appointment may convert accrued sick leave to vacation per administrative policy 3342-6-11.2.
Eligible full-time employees who have a balance of at least 500 hours of sick leave may convert:
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.