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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![Members of the Kent State University at Salem community gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Seasoned Café on the campus. Kent State Salem Dean David Dees (third from left) led the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Members of the Kent State University at Salem community gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Seasoned Café on the campus. Kent State Salem Dean David Dees (third from left) led the ribbon-cutting ceremony.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-SalemCafe.jpg?VersionId=G7jRL4Lj2Rk4vkJzJLJi9di5JcRcj4VI&h=e6f36a9c&itok=2dXJVhsU)
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held to mark the official opening of the Seasoned Café at Kent State University at Salem.
![Kids at Kent State University's Child Development Center explored a variety of grounds vehicles during the annual Meet the Trucks event. Kids at Kent State University's Child Development Center explored a variety of grounds vehicles during the annual Meet the Trucks event.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-Trucks1.jpg?VersionId=v.iPIgqtW3A4fyhSMttatXhtdypHlOAY&h=e6f36a9c&itok=Iap4Lb2d)
Children at Kent State University's Child Development Center interacted with a variety of construction and grounds vehicles used by University Facilities Management during the annual Meet the Trucks event.
![Kent State University employees work out at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Kent State University employees work out at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Wellness1.jpg?VersionId=YMqvsE4v8l7DF3ZC.2Mt75lvWAk8DyHD&h=e6f36a9c&itok=UpUjJ9YJ)
Obtaining and maintaining work-life balance is no easy task, and that is why Kent State University offers numerous options in its employee wellness program to help faculty and staff achieve this balance.
![Kent State University mascot Flash and the University of Akron's mascot Zippy share a handshake. Kent State University mascot Flash and the University of Akron's mascot Zippy share a handshake.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-wagonwheel.jpg?VersionId=RJnH8FvuCspWKVxh7eqgmfHdX4TpL2Fl&h=e6f36a9c&itok=RslvHxQR)
Last February, you saw how Zippy betrayed our beloved Flash. Little did we know that the rivalry goes back much further, at least according to Zippy and Flash. Help us win back the Wagon Wheel by cheering on Kent State Football on Nov. 21 at the University of Akron!
Jeanne R. Smith, director of the Kent State University Writing Commons, traveled with Writing Commons’ tutors from a variety of academic disciplines to make presentations at the International Writing Centers Association’s annual conference in Chicago, Illinois, from Nov. 10-13, 2017. This year's conference theme was “Tutor, Writer, Director, Spy.”
Virginia Dressler and Cindy Kristof, University Libraries, presented “The Right to be Forgotten in Digital Collections: A Survey of Practice and Policy at ARL Institutions” at the Digital Library Federation Forum 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 24, 2017.
Read more to see the steps that you need to take to make a pledge or payroll deduction.
The November issue of HR News Flash, the Division of Human Resources’ quarterly newsletter, is available.
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oleg d. lavrentovich
Trustees Research Professor
Liquid Crystal Institute® and Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program
Kent Campus
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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.