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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As we begin the new semester, the Office of the University Registrar asks for your assistance in making sure that all students are properly registered for their fall 2018 courses.
![A Kent State University graduate celebrates during the 2017 Summer Commencement ceremony. A Kent State University graduate celebrates during the 2017 Summer Commencement ceremony.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SummerComm5-web.jpg?VersionId=cl8RUcXTrii3MYQrXnmh4QJwqEYEU8B1&h=e6f36a9c&itok=Q-iTeDZT)
The Kent State University alumni network will again grow its ranks this summer as more than a thousand Golden Flashes get their degrees.
The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's premiere event for raising funds to save lives from the number one and number five causes of death in the United States: heart disease and stroke.
The Employee Wellness office is pleased to feature our Kent State University faculty for the fall employee wellness speaker series, “The Science of Healthy.”
Join us on Monday, Aug. 20, (rescheduled from Aug. 7) from noon to 1 p.m. when Beth Michel, recreation program officer with the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, will explain how to get the most out of your walk as we tour the Kent Campus.
![Recent Kent State University graduate Britny Meszaros (left) celebrates with Courtney Miller, an academic advisor at Kent State’s Regional Academic Center in Twinsburg, after Ms. Miller earned the Dr. Terry Kuhn Distinguished Undergraduate Advising Award. Recent Kent State University graduate Britny Meszaros (left) celebrates with Courtney Miller, an academic advisor at Kent State’s Regional Academic Center in Twinsburg, after Ms. Miller earned the Dr. Terry Kuhn Distinguished Undergraduate Advising Award.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Advisor.jpg?VersionId=pgdI2TbdDRPprgCkcxic22LfPTyrL4Yj&h=e6f36a9c&itok=Dnak297j)
Academic advisors who go above and beyond in their roles help define students’ success, from enrollment to graduation.
![Pratim Datta, College of Business Administration, shot this photo in Paris. He says, “On a day full of summer thunderstorms, the rain stopped and the clouds parted their doors to let in the sun, glistening on one of the Golden Nymphs of Demeter and Nimos. Pratim Datta, College of Business Administration, shot this photo in Paris. He says, “On a day full of summer thunderstorms, the rain stopped and the clouds parted their doors to let in the sun, glistening on one of the Golden Nymphs of Demeter and Nimos.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/vacation1.jpg?VersionId=psEsBwTJEb60niUa8cTaKOtf7cHtB.zA&h=e6f36a9c&itok=IDeEoCcU)
From Michigan to Florida, Paris to Rome and more, Kent State University employees captured memories of some of the most interesting places, people and things from their local and international trips.
![A Kent State University student proudly displays an award certificate during the university’s Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students. A Kent State University student proudly displays an award certificate during the university’s Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-Lavender3.jpg?VersionId=tnUP1_4y_h2bNK_8JWIAHbtbuuNtn36I&h=e6f36a9c&itok=1NJv5Aau)
An inclusive campus acknowledges and respects diversity, and offers a welcoming environment for all community members regardless of their differences.
![Kent State University’s Center for Adult and Veterans Services provides support and resources to single parents to enhance their experiences inside and outside the classroom. Kent State University’s Center for Adult and Veterans Services provides support and resources to single parents to enhance their experiences inside and outside the classroom.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-CAVS.jpg?VersionId=JH.lQhjhc2vWozy2ClfeiLCoKT3afW2u&h=e6f36a9c&itok=fLRRTUIQ)
Being a student and parenting at the same time presents challenges beyond what the average student experiences.
![Majeda Alhinai, a visiting assistant professor in Kent State University’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, talks about the intersection of art and architecture. Majeda Alhinai, a visiting assistant professor in Kent State University’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, talks about the intersection of art and architecture.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-Majeda.jpg?VersionId=_JAwLeKc6wyZeCT1PBWz4PYGfC7oovU.&h=e6f36a9c&itok=yY8i82p8)
Majeda Alhinai, a visiting assistant professor in Kent State University’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, talks about the intersection of art and architecture.
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.