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 student Nahuel Gorostiza, a freshman digital sciences major, has been appointed the United Nations Youth Delegate of Argentina.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PhotoLeadUNKid1.jpg?VersionId=wbF3LY.a453rFY9NIPwL2fu9MfuMf331&h=ec98a0f6&itok=9TSnAWEY)
Kent State University student Nahuel Gorostiza, a freshman digital sciences major, is now the United Nations Youth Delegate of Argentina.
![Kent State University Senior Research Fellow Quan Li, Ph.D., led a team that published research findings that could lead to a variety of breakthrough device applications and other industrial opportunities.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILESQuanLi.jpg?VersionId=Fp_HLnvw4ktQBa4PJcnOxxMaUzcHWwHs&h=ec98a0f6&itok=U-ZbenYO)
Senior Research Fellow Quan Li, Ph.D., and his research group at Kent State University’s Liquid Crystal Institute®, in the College of Arts and Sciences, have published a research article in Nature that could lead to a variety of breakthrough device applications and other industrial opportunities.
![A tiny arcade is displayed at Kent State's Mini Maker Faire.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/video.jpg?VersionId=xjSg2QYEb1c9m0HUsuECHBWLlYUXDc4n&h=ec98a0f6&itok=SGx-wAUz)
Makers across all disciplines, from art and design to technology and science, exhibited their unique talents at the third annual Kent State University Mini Maker Faire® on April 8 at University Library. Several Kent State and area exhibitors participated, exemplifying how the university fosters the talent and creativity of its well-developed maker culture.
Kenneth Burhanna, Kent State University’s 2015-2016 Provost’s Fellow and assistant dean of engagement and outreach for University Libraries, is one of the 17 top managers of academic research libraries selected for UCLA’s 2016 Senior Fellows Program.
A paper by Kiersten F. Latham, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, titled "Psychological Flow and the Numinous Museum Experience," was published in the University of Michigan Working Papers in Museum Studies: Number 11 (2016).
Join Kent State University’s wellness partner, Be Well Solutions, for a lunch and learn to discuss the five smartest things you can do for your health. This lunchtime workshop will support you in taking charge of your health and acquiring ways to reduce your risk of disease. Topics covered will include:
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 Tuesday, May 3, from 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. in Heer Hall, Room 103, located at 635 Loop Road. Pre-registration is required.
Are you looking for easy opportunities to work in some physical activity during the workday? Perhaps you are looking for an accessible lunchtime route to bike, run or roller skate. Maybe you already belong to an exercise group and would like to add members.
In accordance with the Ohio Public Records Act and Kent State University administrative policy 5-15.1, current and former employees may request to inspect and obtain a copy of their personnel files. The university will respond to such requests within a reasonable period of time.
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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.