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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An important search is underway that will result in the appointment of an Undergraduate Student Trustee to the Kent State University Board of Trustees. Applications from interested students for this two-year term position are now being accepted by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Currently, Jessica Peck and Carly Evans are Kent State’s graduate and undergraduate student trustees, respectively. Ms. Evans is completing her term of office this year and will serve as chair of the Student Trustee Search Committee, as required by university policy.
Nominations are open for this year’s Celebration of Service and Engagement award ceremony. This annual event provides an opportunity to formally recognize and celebrate outstanding service, community engagement and social justice initiatives by members of the Kent State University community, as well as express gratitude to our community partners for the critical role they play in providing opportunities that engage students.
The Kent State University Women’s Center will host the ninth annual Mothers, Mentors and Muses Scholarship Fundraiser Reception. The event will take place at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center on April 3 from 5-7:30 p.m. The keynote speaker for this year’s event is Stephanie Smith, former senior intelligence service executive in the CIA and current Kent State faculty member.
Online final grading for Spring 2018 First Half Semester (POT H1) began Wednesday, March 7, via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any spring 2018 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is midnight on Tuesday, March 13. Any final grades for spring 2018 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These spring 2018 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, March 15.
Online final grading for Spring 2018 First 7 Weeks (POT W1) began Friday, March 2, via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any spring 2018 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is midnight on Tuesday, March 13. Any final grades for spring 2018 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These spring 2018 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, March 15.
![A rendering shows the potential future view of the new iconic main entrance to the Kent State University campus as seen from Main Street. A rendering shows the potential future view of the new iconic main entrance to the Kent State University campus as seen from Main Street.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-FrontCampus.jpg?VersionId=ZJvkKKXrnGslcDegyc3W1noForGVoo9.&h=e6f36a9c&itok=i-7mVzM0)
The Kent State University Board of Trustees adopted a 10-year facilities master plan that embarks on a $1 billion transformative journey of the Kent Campus to better serve the needs of students and the entire Kent State community.
![Sarah Schmidt (front row, third from right), outreach program coordinator for global education initiatives at Kent State University at Stark, focuses on expanding opportunities for students. Sarah Schmidt (front row, third from right), outreach program coordinator for global education initiatives at Kent State University at Stark, focuses on expanding opportunities for students.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-globalED.jpg?VersionId=PMbSzaNi024fuq80yg3FV.4ZA6boRIYi&h=e6f36a9c&itok=I5_fi_Hg)
A long way from rural Mansfield, Ohio, the girl who grew up with cows in her backyard was now halfway around the world learning Swahili and teaching children how to speak English.
![Kent State University is the only Ohio institution, public or private, to receive the prestigious “Great College to Work For” designation for four consecutive years. Kent State University is the only Ohio institution, public or private, to receive the prestigious “Great College to Work For” designation for four consecutive years.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-GreatColleges1.jpg?VersionId=sh.Qy_3WxzM.8cZe6vvQ4CLO6IxxCFu3&h=e6f36a9c&itok=FVBjggjf)
Kent State University is definitely a great college to work for. It has great people, and the university constantly strives to provide a great work environment.
![DeWeese Health Center created a community garden focused on growing fresh produce, learning best-practice gardening techniques and managing stress through connection with nature. DeWeese Health Center created a community garden focused on growing fresh produce, learning best-practice gardening techniques and managing stress through connection with nature.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-DeWeese1.jpg?VersionId=qf6zuh7bBOPAQlAGzjs_adMTeliltcVe&h=e6f36a9c&itok=zBLRU5jJ)
Kent State University’s DeWeese Health Center is on a mission to create a culture of wellness on campus that incorporates body, mind, spirit and financial well-being, as well as a sense of community.
![Edward Dauterich Edward Dauterich](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Dauterich%20Edward.jpg?VersionId=UJ9PcUCUrV2ULmTJsLS3b1Xt0GsenNua&h=8a019425&itok=Xm6LpNgg)
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.