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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![The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Kent State Salem's new virtual reality classroom. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Kent State Salem's new virtual reality classroom.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-VR-Classroom1.jpg?VersionId=GyB3PCcX_2QcoypLeNHcDQCNX3EOEyXO&h=e6f36a9c&itok=tPpsI7So)
Kent State University at Salem has officially opened its new virtual reality classroom, providing students and staff with technology that will greatly enhance learning experiences across several areas of study.
![A nursing student watches as her instructor demonstrates how to use a catheter during a class in Henderson Hall. A nursing student watches as her instructor demonstrates how to use a catheter during a class in Henderson Hall.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-Nursing1_0.jpg?VersionId=yF1L4fC8YF9WwfYsbHMfMtsYEq4zztM_&h=e6f36a9c&itok=0xpiFKUK)
Nurses wanting to pursue a baccalaureate degree now have an easier way to do so, thanks to the Kent State University College of Nursing’s revised, 100 percent online RN-to-BSN program that was launched this semester.
![Members of Autism Connections Kent, a student organization created by students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their allies, pose for a photo at the Kent Student Center during their first meeting last fall. Members of Autism Connections Kent, a student organization created by students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their allies, pose for a photo at the Kent Student Center during their first meeting last fall.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/RismanFountain_0.jpg?VersionId=shBaZPCS7aEhuyamaARZwhhFwhZGs5B6&h=34530a25&itok=Sf6Zg9Xm)
Two of Kent State University’s autism initiatives were ranked on two separate lists of top colleges for students with autism.
Yosh Hakutani, Department of English, gave the keynote address “Yone Noguchi, Ezra Pound and Imagism” for the annual conference of the Yone Noguchi Society at International Christian University in Tokyo on July 1, 2017.
Peggy Nzomo, Ph.D, University Libraries, presented “Defining Multilingual Information Literacy (MLIL) in the Workplace: Implications for Academic Libraries in the U.S. and Canada” at the European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL) in Saint Malo, France, on Sept. 18, 2017.
Did you know there are other ways besides exercise to prevent bone and joint issues?
Join Tanya Falcone, lecturer and coordinator for Kent State's Center of Nutrition Outreach in the School of Health Sciences, on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Seminar Room A at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, and learn how to prevent bone and joint pain through healthy eating, appropriate Vitamin D, calcium and phosphorous consumption, and weight management.
This class helps boost your metabolism by incorporating strength and cardio segments using equipment such as dumbbells, body bars and bands for a total body workout. Total Body Toning is offered every Wednesday for the fall semester from 12:15-1 p.m. Registration is required and space is limited.
The Division of Human Resources’ Talent Acquisition team continues to work on the new applicant tracking system with the new vendor, Page Up.
The guest speaker for this year’s Veterans Day ceremony is Kevin Lacz, a decorated former U.S. Navy SEAL and author of The New York Times best-selling memoir The Last Punisher. He also is the co-star of the blockbuster movie American Sniper starring Bradley Cooper.
The ceremony will take place Thursday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. at the Kent Student Center Kiva. A flag-raising ritual will commence outside the Kiva at 10:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served.
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.