Zhiqiang Molly Wang Named 2021 - 2022 Provost's Fellow
Zhiqiang Molly Wang will join the Office of the Provost in August to serve as the 2021-2022 Provost's Fellow.
The Provost's fellowship provides faculty members who have an interest in academic administration the chance to develop knowledge, skills, and experience as an administrator; to increase the understanding of the faculty about practices and procedures in academic administration; to extend and strengthen the administrative resources of the university; to assist in the development and implementation of projects in key areas; and to provide ongoing faculty involvement and input into the activities of the Provost's Office. Read the full story.
Step Up and Speak Out Goes Mobile
Mental health issues are an increasing concern on college campuses across the country, with faculty and staff often a resource for students to turn to in difficult situations. In 2013, Step Up & Speak Out was created to assist university community members in understanding the resources available to assist distressed or disruptive individuals.
To ensure convenient access, and provide the most up-to-date information, Step Up & Speak Out was recently integrated into the KSUMobile app. As a result, the stand-alone Step Up & Speak Out app has been discontinued.
Cockeye Creamery Raises Money for the Trumbull Campus Care Closet
From now through Sunday, Sept. 19, Cockeye Creamery, located at 1805 1/2, Parkman Rd NW in Warren, will be serving its Kent State-inspired ice cream “Black Squirrel” to raise money for Kent State University at Trumbull's Care Closet.
Kent State alumnus, Max Hoover, owner of Cockeye Creamery created the flavor to pay homage to Kent State’s unofficial mascot – the black squirrel. It is a combination of espresso ice cream, caramel streak, and cinnamon streusel.
Hoover is generously donating 15 percent of Black Squirrel proceeds to Kent State Trumbull's Care Closet.
Earlier this summer, Hoover ran a similar campaign that benefited The Campus Kitchen at Kent State University, which provides nutritious food and meals each week for students and Portage County community members struggling with food insecurity. In just a week, he sold over 20 gallons.
"Giving back to the community is important to and my family and me," Hoover said. "Some students are struggling to work, care of their families, take classes, and study, so it's nice to do something that may ease their burden."
Kent State Trumbull's Care Closet is set to open this fall. It was created by the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Student Government. The Care Closet provides food, personal items, and casual and professional clothing to students in need.
Additional donations can be made to the Care Closet, click here and choose “Flash's Food Pantry.”
Flash Dash and Doggie Fest Come to Tuscarawas Campus
Who let the dogs out? Are you ready for something new? How about strutting your mutt for the 5K for K9s and You?
Kent State Tuscarawas Alumni Association & Geib Funeral Home and Crematory are partnering for the inaugural Flash Dash 5K-9 run & .5-mile fun run/walk at the Tuscarawas campus, 330 University Dr., NE, New Philadelphia, on Saturday, September 11! Participants can compete in the traditional timed run or walk individually or bring your well-behaved DOG to join you in the contests. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and race time is 10 a.m.
Two division options for the 5K run/walk include a runner only division and a runner + dog division. The .5-mile fun run/walk is open for all including your K9. All dogs must be leashed, vaccinated and tagged. Learn more.
Faculty/Staff Rec and Play Day, September 2, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Re-energize and reconnect with your fellow Golden Flashes at our Faculty/Staff Rec and Play Day at the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Come when you can for as long as you can. You'll have the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun activities, enjoy light refreshments, and enter to win prizes. The more you participate, the more raffle tickets you earn to enter for prizes! T-shirts will be given to the first 75 attendees who arrive. Visit our Rec & Play Day web page to learn more and register.
Join Employee Wellness for a month filled with activities. Visit the September Wellness Focus web page to learn how you can participate.
- Screening Exams for Adults, September 9, noon – 1 p.m. Preventive care is one of the most important ways to maintain your health.
- The Greater Akron Heart Walk will take place at Lock 3 in downtown Akron on Saturday, Sept. 11. The event will include several family-friendly activities and opens at 8 a.m. The walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Heart Walk attendees will earn 10 “Move for a Cause” points toward Tier 2. Join the KSU faculty and staff walkers.
- Financial Wellness: Social Security and Your Retirement, September 14, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Learn the role of Social Security in retirement planning and the effect of the Windfall Elimination and Government Offset Provision as it relates to OPERS/STRS.
- Wellable World Longevity Challenge This five-week challenge will take participants on an educational journey exploring the Blue Zones – five places known to have the healthiest, longest living populations. Tracking daily physical activity will allow you to travel across the globe for a "virtual visit" these different communities. Participants will be eligible for random drawings and can earn 20 Tier 2 points. Learn more and register by Sept. 7.
- Promoting Optimal Aging, September 23, noon – 1 p.m. Learn the aging processes and gain insight to assist you and/or older loved ones with improving quality of life.
For questions related to Employee Wellness offerings for faculty and staff, please contact the Employee Wellness office at 330-672-0392, or wellness@kent.edu.
Labor Condition Application Notice
In accordance with 20 CFR § 655.734, Kent State University is required to provide notice that a Labor Condition Application (LCA)for H-1B Nonimmigrant Alien Worker has been led by Kent State University with the United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, United States Employment Service Certifying Officer. All LCA postings are provided for at the university's Legal Notices website.