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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Chris Venable, College of Communication and Information, reviewed the book "The Undecided College Student: An Academic and Career Advising Challenge" by Gordon and Steele in NACADA Journal, Rich Robbins and Leigh Shaffer (Eds.). Vol. 36, Issue 1, (2016).
Searching for summertime fun for you and the family at bargain rates? Maybe a day trip to Cedar Point or Kings Island? How about an afternoon at the Cleveland or Akron zoo? Or catch a performance of the hit musical Hamilton at Playhouse Square?
![Polycarp A. Ikuenobe, Ph.D., Kent State professor of philosophy, won an Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Profiles1.jpg?VersionId=0tHNofBkjPoY14KyW2.niAxzpguLWcyP&h=ec98a0f6&itok=80e7xPvq)
When receiving a 2016 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award, Polycarp A. Ikuenobe felt a sense of vindication after overcoming his humble beginnings and defying those who did not believe in him.
![Kent State University celebrated the grand opening of the Palazzo Vettori, the new home of Kent State Florence.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/VideoFlorence.jpg?VersionId=BGAKwhEzyKZG87M_TzcgRyibgEYN2NKP&h=ec98a0f6&itok=VTJMkfZS)
Kent State University staff and guests celebrated the grand opening of the Palazzo Vettori, the new home of Kent State Florence, and discuss its importance to and impact on students studying in Florence.
![Kent State University at Tuscarawas is located in New Philadelphia and offers associate, bachelor's and certificate programs.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/RegionalFea1.jpg?VersionId=8Eb7E2tTzhFBhQWtw8nxZ3MzAz7POnYe&h=ec98a0f6&itok=tWXjOH7O)
Kent State University at Tuscarawas has announced the appointment of three new administrators, including an interim assistant dean for the campus.
![Kent State University at Ashtabula employees stay active during a lunch break on the campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/On%20the%20Move.jpg?VersionId=J_70rGnd.5qTv_.TdFlRWXuymKiJTbJ_&h=ec98a0f6&itok=n99A_oYf)
Kent State has earned the designation of a Top 50 Most Active Company, beating out 27 organizations in the Large Business Category of the Wellness Council of America’s national challenge to get employees across the country “On the Move” in 2016.
![In his senior year at Kent State, Joshua Ishihara invented a glove that interprets and speaks American Sign Language to help bridge a communication gap.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-Glove1.jpg?VersionId=Y2Ga4h3rc8Z4ahEOCrRLEm8BVpRTwcHU&h=ec98a0f6&itok=AAweqLtO)
At first glance, it looks like an ordinary black glove with a white palm. But if you take a closer look, you will see it is equipped with sensors and a speaker.
![Pictured are Kent State students Patrick Shade, Cameron Gorman, Matt Poe, Taylor Kerns and Anna Huntsman with John Butte, coordinator of career services for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Conventions.jpg?VersionId=kGqIkNdOnbcIyOBm2zhY0r5NfFLk0QTr&h=ec98a0f6&itok=hcdGoME2)
Five Kent State University students from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication will contribute to news coverage for TEGNA, Inc. stations across the country, as Republicans and Democrats converge upon Cleveland and Philadelphia for conventions this month.
![Pictured is Kent State's Power Plant on the Kent Campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-PowerPlant.jpg?VersionId=KPyAhkOusmmlniJbONP6sN0HFu_gUM8g&h=ec98a0f6&itok=WFRYYD6f)
Kent State University's Power Plant supplies steam, electricity and air conditioning to the Kent Campus. Since the university’s early years, centralized steam production has been used to provide heat and cooling to the campus community.
Roman S. Panchyshyn, catalog librarian and associate professor, Kent State University Libraries, delivered the presentation "Implementing a Genre/Form Index at Kent State University: The KSU Experience" at the American Library Association Annual Conference’s meeting of the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services in Orlando, Florida, on June 25, 2016.
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.