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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Two groups of local high schools students came to Kent State University to participate in an entrepreneurial workshop hosted by LaunchNET Kent State. The workshop was designed to increase the students’ awareness and knowledge of the venture formation process.
Kent State University’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is seeking nominations for the 2018 Diversity Trailblazer Award and Unity Award for Diversity. The Diversity Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals who have displayed exemplary contributions in the area of diversity to the university community. The Unity Award for Diversity recognizes the contributions of any Kent State unit to areas of diversity, equity and/or inclusion.
Online final grading for fall 2017 Full Term (POT 1), Third 5 Weeks (F3), Second Half Semester (H2), Second 7 Weeks (W2) begins Friday, Dec. 8, via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any fall 2017 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Any final grades for fall 2017 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These fall 2017 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, Dec.
The last e-Inside issue for the 2017 Fall Semester will be published Dec. 11. Copy submissions for that issue should be emailed to einside@kent.edu by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5. e-Inside will resume production on Jan. 15.
![Members of Kent State Police Services load frozen turkeys for Kent Social Services into a police vehicle. Members of Kent State Police Services load frozen turkeys for Kent Social Services into a police vehicle.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Police.jpg?VersionId=2pHaqpuT04xX7Qe1EuywkN1OtouJMs7d&h=e6f36a9c&itok=fklEibYp)
Officers from Kent State University Police Services donated frozen turkeys and gift cards to Kent Social Services for local families in need over the holiday season.
![Kent State University at Ashtabula Dean Susan Stocker and Kim Laurello, co-owner of Laurello Vineyards, showcase the first two Kent State Ashtabula wines, which will be bottled by students as part of a unique partnership between the school and the winery. Kent State University at Ashtabula Dean Susan Stocker and Kim Laurello, co-owner of Laurello Vineyards, showcase the first two Kent State Ashtabula wines, which will be bottled by students as part of a unique partnership between the school and the winery.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Wine1_0.jpg?VersionId=UuIuJQP7VH1G2zAUhIxmJpwrr3.qeSPQ&h=e6f36a9c&itok=bNl6YuZi)
Kent State University at Ashtabula is partnering with Laurello Vineyards to expand the educational opportunities for students in its wine degree programs.
Jack of All Trades: Kent State Vice President Nathan Ritchey Finds Passion in Developing New Hobbies
![Nathan Ritchey, Ph.D., vice president for Kent State System Integration, works on a vintage loom that he acquired from a garage sale. Nathan Ritchey, Ph.D., vice president for Kent State System Integration, works on a vintage loom that he acquired from a garage sale.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-Ritchey1.jpg?VersionId=dvdsH1Itt1bE601H4n_ZXL0iyQVFihMd&h=e6f36a9c&itok=2vsitmfN)
When it comes to finding new hobbies, Nathan Ritchey, Ph.D., vice president for Kent State System Integration, is an expert. His many hobbies include beekeeping, woodworking, welding, collecting and restoring antiques, and playing piano and guitar.
Virginia Dressler, University Libraries, presented “Adapting Digital Collection Interface for Special Collections and Archives Collections and Improving Workflow” at the Association for Information Science and Technology Annual Meeting 2017 in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 30, 2017.
![Marlo Nighman Marlo Nighman](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Nighman%20Marlo.jpg?VersionId=fnKplduwadkqMuRK89JkWUPaCXUSuVuP&h=8a019425&itok=FX6rdQ3e)
![James C. Hannon James C. Hannon](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Hannon%2C%20James.jpg?VersionId=5yL2oxZvtGuHO_HWN2bFx5KpZ8LJm_ab&h=8a019425&itok=XlHb2Uzf)
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.