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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Kent State University has set an aggressive agenda for academic excellence across all areas of the university's Strategic Roadmap. The Kent State University Foundation Board of Directors supports this agenda fully and is committed to helping financially support the university's academic excellence. With this goal in mind, the Kent State Foundation is pleased to offer a systemwide grant program to all departments, schools, colleges, institutes and centers.
Since the holiday season calls for delicious and indulgent foods like pumpkin pie, candied yams, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, not surprisingly a person consumes an average of 3,000 calories at Thanksgiving dinner – 1,000 over the recommended daily intake, according to Spoon University.
The average person gains six to 10 pounds over the holiday season, says Tanya Falcone, registered dietitian and nutritional outreach coordinator at Kent State University. This can lead to significant weight gain over the years that does not shed, even after the New Year.
The 2018 Learning Resources Network’s International Awards named Kent State University’s Center for Corporate and Professional Development as the “Best Brochure Design” for the center’s fall 2017/spring 2018 Catalog of Professional Development Offerings.
The Peace Basket Project gears up for its 21st year. The Professional Women of Kent State University started the Peace Basket Project in 1997, when a group of members created baskets of “little things” to share with the residents served by the King Kennedy Center. While the Professional Women of Kent State University is no longer active, this annual event continues with the support of members of the Kent State community.
Area residents who dread Christmas shopping but love giving and getting gifts are invited to a holiday shopping alternative — the Holiday Scavenger Hunt — in Kent beginning on Black Friday.
Those who successfully complete the scavenger hunt between Friday, Nov. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 20, could win a $1,000 Hometown Bank MasterCard — just in time for the holidays.
![Sara Snyder, assistant professor in Kent State University’s Fashion School, confers with a fashion design student on a project. Sara Snyder, assistant professor in Kent State University’s Fashion School, confers with a fashion design student on a project.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-fashion.jpg?VersionId=ALy6_ecjYeNKZo0Nqd_ge4h0JsGteuEN&h=e6f36a9c&itok=NfbXc9bm)
Kent State University’s Fashion School has again been recognized in the Business of Fashion’s annual Global Fashion School Rankings.
![Pictured (left-right) are Kent State Trumbull nursing students Kelly Jacops and Kelly Speicher; Marsha LaPolla, director of women’s services at Trumbull Memorial Hospital; and Kent State Trumbull nursing program lecturers Lynne Walker and Kimberly Depaul. Pictured (left-right) are Kent State Trumbull nursing students Kelly Jacops and Kelly Speicher; Marsha LaPolla, director of women’s services at Trumbull Memorial Hospital; and Kent State Trumbull nursing program lecturers Lynne Walker and Kimberly Depaul.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-SleepSafety.jpg?VersionId=BxeggnfNC9fyNxpzxZCSEPgcMno64Om2&h=e6f36a9c&itok=6rPcs9Qy)
Students and faculty from Kent State University at Trumbull’s nursing program recently presented Sleep Sacks for newborns at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.
![Diminished Faculties performs at Venice Cafe in downtown Kent. Diminished Faculties performs at Venice Cafe in downtown Kent.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-DiminishedFaculties1.jpg?VersionId=LP2hJxhiFpBRyaCClIj8ejsWwy5uHkVs&h=e6f36a9c&itok=iM4P5o9P)
Twelve years ago, a team of Kent State University faculty members discovered their common hobby of playing instruments at a Department of Psychological Sciences’ event. After that, they created a band that now performs under the name Diminished Faculties.
![Kent State's Herb Page achieved several successes as a student-athlete and also as director of the university's golf program and head men’s golf coach. Kent State's Herb Page achieved several successes as a student-athlete and also as director of the university's golf program and head men’s golf coach.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-HerbPage1.jpg?VersionId=QGChjPV8YReN2XRDZIPCaFSDzkdjW_AB&h=e6f36a9c&itok=6FWVnR24)
As a Kent State student-athlete, he earned eight varsity letters in golf, football and ice hockey, and several other sports achievements. Now, he is one of the most respected coaches in the country.
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.