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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There is still time to lace up those sneakers, slip on your favorite workout gear and join Team Kent State’s On the Move Rec and Play Day.
As part of the Wellness Your Way employee incentive program, all full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to attend an onsite health screening (you do not have to be covered by the university-sponsored health plan to take advantage of this onsite service).
Did you know the leading cause of death is heart disease and that 80 percent of it is preventable? That is why it is so important to love your heart – everyday!
On Thursday, April 19, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., you can learn ways to love your heart and reduce your risk of heart disease through nutrition.
The new Tuition Benefit Waiver is now in effect. One of the new features is that the workflow now captures all information on dependents directly from Banner. Consequently, there is no need to enter that information. If the Banner identification is not available, the field will remain blank and cannot be edited.
![Kent State University will celebrate 100 years of Homecoming on Oct. 6, 2018. Kent State University will celebrate 100 years of Homecoming on Oct. 6, 2018.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-Homecoming.jpg?VersionId=KsuRV0Kh3RpnsVLaCl559rvycOBJsDkX&h=e6f36a9c&itok=se3WE5bj)
On Oct. 6, celebrate 100 years of Homecoming with Golden Flashes from every generation.
![Deepraj Mukherjee, Ph.D., associate professor of economics at Kent State University at Stark, challenges his students to find the answer that will better their homes, neighborhoods and communities. Deepraj Mukherjee, Ph.D., associate professor of economics at Kent State University at Stark, challenges his students to find the answer that will better their homes, neighborhoods and communities.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-EconomicsProfessor.jpg?VersionId=7EgH6MQ0mJYll7z9.veOuYnQ99.OWGYU&h=e6f36a9c&itok=q5l_3n_4)
Deepraj Mukherjee, Ph.D., associate professor of economics at Kent State University at Stark, grew up in a middle-income family in Kolkata, India, but when he walked the city’s streets, poverty was unavoidable.
![Kent State University senior Erin Shattuck (left) traveled to the Netherlands where she took classes in sustainable development. Kent State University senior Erin Shattuck (left) traveled to the Netherlands where she took classes in sustainable development.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-FoodWaste.jpg?VersionId=9sXIl..OLH3092Js3yl_90SeOY3JpuXe&h=e6f36a9c&itok=RmMeK6dW)
Imagine planning a dinner party for 500 of your closest friends and not knowing what you will serve until almost the last minute.
![Pictured are participants at the annual Nutritious and Delicious Gala. Kent State University Dining Services received three outstanding awards at the event for its gluten-free dish. Pictured are participants at the annual Nutritious and Delicious Gala. Kent State University Dining Services received three outstanding awards at the event for its gluten-free dish.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Dining1.jpg?VersionId=rGhZ5ix9ctE3kZMUOC0aOiue2Gcg1Q1A&h=e6f36a9c&itok=wwVmAFvE)
When Kent State University's Dining Services launched the first gluten-free dining hall on a college campus almost two years ago, its goal was to cater to students and members of the university community who need or prefer gluten-free foods.
![Kent State University researchers partnered with other researchers to conduct a study that unveiled differences in the chemical composition of MLB baseballs. Kent State University researchers partnered with other researchers to conduct a study that unveiled differences in the chemical composition of MLB baseballs.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-baseball.jpg?VersionId=MDzpEqXQkdqz57OTlr6hRUoUrvmJIPaY&h=e6f36a9c&itok=7oFsTP8b)
Researchers at Kent State University, in partnership with the Keck School of Medicine of USC, have discovered differences in the chemical composition of MLB baseballs made before and after 2015.
Robin Vande Zande, School of Art, received three National Art Education Awards from the National Art Education Association (NAEA) for outstanding achievement in the field of art and design education.
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.