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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At Kent State University, we are committed to ensuring the quality of our academic programs, our teaching and the learning experiences of our students. Student feedback on courses and instructors is pivotal for helping to design courses and curriculum.
Flash Survey is the end-of-course student survey at Kent State for online and hybrid courses.
Tell your students to visit www.kent.edu/FlashSurvey and click on “Complete Your Survey Today.”
Outstanding costume, sound and lighting design, plus much more contribute to award-winning theatre productions, and students in Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance are exhibiting creative excellence in those areas.
Kent State University’s Student Recreation and Wellness Center's annual facility shutdown is scheduled for Saturday, May 12, through Sunday, May 20. During this time, the Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be closed to all patrons.
On Monday, April 23, LaunchNET Kent State celebrated its 5th annual Entrepreneur Awards and Expo event at Ray’s Place. In addition to celebrating the accomplishments of LaunchNET Kent State clients over the course of the year, the staff awarded university partners, alumni clients, Launch Fund recipients and the winners of the inaugural Paul L. Pfeiffer Endowed Scholarship fund.
Kent has become well known for its eclectic mix of art, which continues to blossom in the downtown district through galleries, shops featuring a variety of local artists, live music events and public art. At Main Street Kent, the planning has begun for a new art-focused event series – the First Friday Art Walk.
The e-Inside newsletter will take a break between semesters. The May 7 issue is the last for the Spring 2018 Semester. e-Inside will resume June 11. Copy submissions for that issue should be emailed to einside@kent.edu by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4.
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![Graduating students walk at Dix Stadium during Kent State University’s One University Commencement. Graduating students walk at Dix Stadium during Kent State University’s One University Commencement.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-Commencement1_1.jpg?VersionId=UCe.LGxQKbzh4NKJ3h5xsfdvsFIs52Ds&h=e6f36a9c&itok=5_ViWb1v)
Michael Keaton will be multitasking during his upcoming return to Kent State University.
![Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren and Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná President Waldemiro Gremski formally signed an agreement between the two universities to launch the American Academy. Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren and Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná President Waldemiro Gremski formally signed an agreement between the two universities to launch the American Academy.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Brazil.jpg?VersionId=3ZVRKWmnbgpLAoBxkHhvXBobBM8KEx6Y&h=e6f36a9c&itok=5SlXOJwb)
Matheus Priosti came a long way to find his purpose. Five thousand miles, in fact. The São Paulo, Brazil, native made the long journey from South America across the equator to arrive at Kent State University in August 2016, and he has never looked back.
![Models pose on the runway during Kent State University’s 2018 Fashion School Fashion Show. Models pose on the runway during Kent State University’s 2018 Fashion School Fashion Show.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-fashionshow.jpg?VersionId=7HfWO38JT8J7yKdH9VHGQwIDnPgUsJtG&h=e6f36a9c&itok=J8Uff8Tz)
Watch highlights from Kent State University's Fashion School Fashion Show, FS² Presented by Macy's.
![Officials from Kent State University and New Castle School of Trades signed the articulation agreement between both organizations. Officials from Kent State University and New Castle School of Trades signed the articulation agreement between both organizations.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Partnership.jpg?VersionId=G_NZx4lHhSls_c_tVLs.0ANqT06B5G8L&h=e6f36a9c&itok=us9WeZIM)
Great things happen when purposeful organizations collaborate. Officials from Kent State University and New Castle Schools of Trades recently signed an articulation agreement that provides opportunities for graduates of the trade school to earn degrees from the university.
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.