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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In a Columbus ceremony recognizing the best in print and broadcast journalism, WKSU reporters took home eight prizes from Ohio AP media editors (OAPME), including sharing the award for Overall Excellence for radio broadcasters (an award WKSU took home last year as well). The OAPME Awards reflect standout work created in 2015.
Please be aware that Hilltop Drive on the Kent Campus will be closed for several weeks to replace the concrete slab top to the utility tunnel near Cartwright Hall. Hilltop Drive will be closed from July 28 at 8 a.m. through Aug. 25 at 5 p.m.
Staff who have parking permits for this area can park in the R1 Rockwell, R15 Cartwright or R16 White Hall lots during the closure.
For more information, contact the Office of the University Architect at 330-672-3880.
It is summer vacation season again, and e-Inside wants to feature some of your best vacation or staycation photos, including selfies.
Submit your favorite vacation or staycation photos and a brief description to einside@kent.edu by Tuesday, July 26, and depending on the number of entries that we receive, they might be featured in e-Inside. Please use "Summer Vacation Photos" as your email subject line.
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![Todd A. Clark](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Clark%20Todd.jpg?VersionId=.BKMmnZNgGkEdp7YvAZNn_N_PTJah9CZ&h=8a019425&itok=IiTb6oUP)
Kent State University employees are invited to participate in the next annual health screening to be held on Aug. 2, 16 and 25, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Be Well Solutions, Kent State’s wellness partner, will again offer the onsite health screenings to all full-time, benefits-eligible employees.
Yes, new hires are expected to complete the Beyond Compliance requirement. During new hire orientation, new employees are asked to complete the four courses listed below:
Signing up for personal health coaching is as easy as 1…2…3. If you are interested in working on health-related concerns with a wellness expert, attend the next personal health coaching session on Aug. 3.
![Kent State University at Ashtabula Sociology Professor Brian Castellani, Ph.D., has been named a Systems Science Scholar by AcademyHealth.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Castellani.jpg?VersionId=SE7i1BMuhI9fRXqNuvdoeTDunwLEBcBj&h=ec98a0f6&itok=xBTc-SRt)
Kent State University at Ashtabula Sociology Professor Brian Castellani, Ph.D., was recently named a Systems Science Scholar by AcademyHealth.
![Vivian Feke, a recent graduate of Kent State, is the winner of the 2016 Student Edward R. Murrow Overall Excellence Award for video. The award recognizes outstanding work by student journalists. (Photo credit: Gary Hanson)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-Journalism.jpg?VersionId=KnJLtBdOZ2iklIsM70vf89cPGCmMBmej&h=ec98a0f6&itok=K_kcCFa9)
Vivian Feke, a recent graduate of Kent State University who studied broadcast journalism in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, is the winner of the 2016 Student Edward R. Murrow Overall Excellence Award for video.
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.