When life gets busy and challenging, it's important to keep both the mind and body healthy with a balance of physical and restorative activity. In addition to staying physically active, the practice of meditation can improve well-being by sharpening concentration, boosting energy, and reducing stress and anxiety. The 28-day Mind/Body Challenge will help participants prioritize daily movement and add the practice of meditation to their self-care routines. Participants will earn points by tracking exercise and completing guided meditation sessions in the Wellable platform. At the end of...
With the imminent return to campus, faculty and staff can get 10 meals for $85 per semester. Try all the tasty and healthy food choices, from home-style meals to international dishes and everything in-between. Get 10 meal swipes on your Flashcard for access to Eastway Fresh Food Company or DI Dining Kitchen. All unused swipes expire at the end of the semester. Sign up in Flashline to use payroll deduction. Go to ‘Additional Employee Resources’ and click on ‘Employee Meal Plan’ on the right side of the screen. For more information, please visit the ...
In the first video, sent August 5, President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., outline the university’s plans for fall semester classes, events and activities; changes on campus; and safety procedures for students, faculty and staff. The second video was released August 12 and features epidemiologists from Kent State’s College of Public Health, Tara Smith, Ph.D., and Christopher Woolverton, Ph.D., provide answers to some of the most-asked questions about the COVID-19 virus, symptoms, transmission, the difference between isolation versus quaranti...
Dear Colleagues: This is to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has released new regulations regarding Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the law that prohibits sex-based discrimination and harassment at schools, colleges, and universities. Kent State has reviewed and revised its policies and procedures to ensure compliance and prepare for implementation of the new rules. The regulations are effective August 14, 2020, and Kent State’s Title IX team, along with our many university partners, has worked not only to align its compliance proces...
WHAT: Kent State University is ready for the start of fall classes, and members of the media are invited to cover move-in day and see the modifications made to classrooms for face-to-face classes. The university will begin to welcome students to campus Wednesday, Aug. 19, with the first of five move-in days. The staggered approach over a five-day period with designated move-in blocks of time will help ensure a safer environment for moving students into the residence halls. Classrooms have also been modified for the fall semester. Classrooms have been rearranged to allow 6 f...
In keeping with safety precautions due to COVID-19, Kent State University at Tuscarawas Engineering Technology Program Director Paul Dykshoorn and Senior Electronic Technician Rick Thomas, have designed and installed privacy shields across the campus in preparation for Fall Semester. Dykshoorn was first asked to 3D print a bracket to hold a plexiglass desktop shield for the business area in May. In all, about 50 brackets were printed for various locations on campus. “In developing the bracket, I determined other areas would need the privacy shields as well, so R...
Important Return to Campus Videos All faculty, staff and students are being asked to view a series of reopening videos. Be sure to view these three important videos prior to the start of fall semester. In the first video, sent August 5, President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., outline the university’s plans for fall semester classes, events and activities; changes on campus; and safety procedures for students, faculty and staff. The second video was released August 12 and features epidemiologists from Kent State’s College of Public Health, Tara ...
Kent, OH – Following its temporary closure due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Kent State University Museum (KSU Museum) is now open and will operate under new safety protocols and feature an adjusted schedule of exhibitions. Under the new safety protocols, visitors to the KSU Museum are required to reserve a ticket, with a specific entry time, online in advance of their visit online at https://www.kent.edu/museum/hours-visitor-information or by phone at 330-672-3450. Visitors will be required to follow Kent State University’s safety regulations which require the wear...
A panel of Kent State University's distinguished faculty recently held a live panel discussion to discuss the challenges of the upcoming fall semester, specifically how students can find success regardless of how their classes are delivered. Faculty panelists included: Tina Bhargava, Dr.P.H., Associate Professor, College of Public Health Pam Grimm, Ph.D., Faculty Senate Chair and Professor, College of Business Administration Jenny Marcinkiewicz, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, and Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences Jim ...
Note: The following essay was crafted by Aidan Taylor. Taylor is a senior pursuing a double major in Digital Media Production and Pan African Studies. His essay contains strong language. The Second Coming &nbs...