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 employees participate in the Lunchtime Rejuvenation Yoga session – a regular wellness offering on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Kent State University employees participate in the Lunchtime Rejuvenation Yoga session – a regular wellness offering on Tuesdays and Thursdays.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-UniversityChallenge1.jpg?VersionId=UI29N4Rg76L0UeMeDRNBngVm10VLHr6g&h=e6f36a9c&itok=FD2OLK3t)
The 12-week On the Move University Challenge begins Oct. 2 and provides Kent State faculty and staff with a blue and golden opportunity to move more, sit less and become the Most Active University in the nation!
![The walkways at Kent State University at Ashtabula were lined with thousands of American flags in honor of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks. Regional Flags](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Flags1.jpg?VersionId=GW3jjvTntwHBi8Y6MgRHlikmUWDP34pS&h=e6f36a9c&itok=GPSdrucQ)
This past week, the walkways at Kent State University at Ashtabula were lined with thousands of American flags in honor of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks.
![Kathryn Owens continues her studies at Kent State University after she and her fiancé, Caleb Frost, walked through waist-high water to escape the flood left behind from Hurricane Harvey. Hurricane story](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Hurricane_0.jpg?VersionId=Aj8_FGwsAqYyvz7bGXUpnFsMhl8Y1YUL&h=e6f36a9c&itok=6a-lYr4-)
While the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey was a distant disaster for many, the storm touched the lives and families of numerous Kent State University students studying on the Kent Campus and online from their Texas homes.
![The Kent State University Aeronautics Fair is a free, family-friendly event held at the Kent State University Airport. The Kent State University Aeronautics Fair is a free, family-friendly event held at the Kent State University Airport.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-AeronauticsFair.jpg?VersionId=eieATLeJzRql5qmb_9AnrYDYDqYPBmBh&h=e6f36a9c&itok=IQ6bUP1o)
The Kent State University Aeronautics Fair is a free, family-friendly event held at the Kent State University Airport. The 2017 fair took place Sept. 9.
Congratulations to the following non-tenure track faculty members receiving promotion.
Yanhai Du, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, was co-author for the following peer-reviewed and internationally circulated journal articles.
Kent State University’s Board of Trustees celebrated the high quality of the university’s fall enrollment, a record number of degrees and certificates awarded and an impressive national ranking, while also approving a university budget that ensures all students continue to receive a world-class education.
Employee Wellness is pleased to announce that employees enrolled in one of the university-sponsored group health plans through Medical Mutual or Anthem are eligible for a free flu shot. Please remember that you must bring your insurance ID card with you to the clinic. If you are not covered by one of the university's group health plans, you can still participate for $30 (check payable to Kent State University).
It's that time of year again! As part of the Wellness Your Way employee incentive program, all full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to attend an onsite health screening.
IMPACT Solutions Employee Assistance and Work/Life Program offers a wide array of resources and services to all full- and part-time employees, as well as to their eligible dependents, parents and parents-in-law.
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.