From now through Dec. 15, Kent State University is collecting clean, gently used or new items of warm clothing for all ages, including coats, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters, as part of its Winter Coat and Clothing Drive.  Melanie Knowles, manager of sustainability for Kent State, said the annual coat and clothing drive is sponsored by numerous university departments to help students and serve the Kent community, too. Aside from being given to students, collected clothing is distributed to the Portage County Clothing Center to help the needy in the Kent area.   “From ...

Need some extra chairs or tables for upcoming holiday gatherings? Need some equipment for your home office? Interested in vintage books and maps? Or maybe ... a bowling ball? Photo courtesy of Kent State University Surplus Store The Kent State University Surplus Store offers all of these items – and a lot more – at very low prices. Most chairs, for example, are priced at just $4 or $5 each. The store is located at 414 E. Main St./State Route 59 (formerly Cutler Insurance and the Kent City Health Department). Photo courtesy of Kent State University Surplus Sto...

Kent Wired Article by Ella Katona By Ella Katona, Kent Wired  November 15, 2023  Ella KatonaThe Green Zone Living-Learning Community takes place at Dunbar Hall at 225 Midway Dr. The Green Zone: a Sustainability Community occurs in Dunbar Hall throughout the school year and has various events aimed for students interested in sustainability and to meet other students with similar interests.Melanie Knowles, the sustainability manager of the Green Zone: a Sustainability Community, oversees the community for students.“Part of the idea is if we can get students from man...

From Nov. 13 through Dec. 15, Kent State will be collecting clean, gently used or new items for all ages including warm clothing, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters. Winter coat and clothing donations will go to the Winter Warm Up Stations at the Women's Center in the Williamson House, the CARES Center in the Student Center room 106; and the Phyllis Zumkehr Portage County Clothing Center, which provides items to homeless individuals, families, elderly, and veterans in need free of charge. Learn more ...

Outstanding professors have comprehensive knowledge of their fields, effectively and resourcefully organize and present material, and stimulate student thinking and understanding. Students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to submit nominations for such an outstanding professor at Kent State Stark. Based on your nominations, a full-time faculty recipient (or recipients) will be awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award, and an adjunct (part-time) faculty recipient (or recipients) will be awarded the Award of Distinction. Award recipients will be announced in May. A ...

You are invited to join Sponsored Programs and Grants Accounting at noon on Nov. 16, 2023, for a brown bag presentation. Hosted virtually via Microsoft Teams, attendees will learn about why the survey is needed, an overview of sample questions and long-term goals based on information gathered from a successful survey. Grants Accounting will also present recent changes to their department as well as field any questions. When: Noon on Nov. 16, 2023 Where: Virtually Via Microsoft Teams Click here to join the meeting About Brown Bag Sessions Brown bag sessions are designed to be an ...

Kent State University will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed. The university will resume normal operations on Monday, Nov. 13. To see a list of state-designated holidays and dates when the university is closed, please visit Kent State’s Academic Calendar. ...

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A group of Kent businesses banded together and, with the help of Main Street Kent, created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Business owners simply ask that educators show their school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Local business owner Jared Abell who presented the idea to Main Street Kent said, “Educators build our communities from the ground up, one kid at a time. We decided that they need a special event to be celebrated!” Main Street Kent agrees. On Educator Appr...

We are currently in the third and final week of Open Enrollment, which closes Nov. 3 at 4:59 p.m. 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. Note that all benefits-eligible employees are strongly encouraged to go through Open Enrollment as some benefits selections do not carry over without the employee's annual approval. CLICK HERE TO Visit the Open ...