Health coaching is provided by Be Well Solutions as part of Kent State University’s employee wellness program for all full-time, benefits-eligible employees on all campuses. Health coaching appointments are individualized, 30-minute sessions with a certified health coach with expertise in a variety of areas, including exercise, nutrition, diabetes management, stress management, tobacco cessation and general health. Appointments are available face-to-face or telephonically to suit all schedules and are unlimited. The next on-site health coaching dates are Wednesday, Nov. ...
Have a question about the IMPACT Employee Assistance Program (EAP)? Want to learn more about resiliency training, online seminars, depression awareness and prevention? Curious about financial counseling services, eldercare, childcare, smoking cessation or the new Stress Less Center? Come to the EAP office hours Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Employee Wellness Resource Room, which is Room 103 at Heer Hall on the Kent Campus. Meet with Lisa Kirby, IMPACT account manager, and learn about the numerous resources available to employees and their eligible dependents. O...
On Thursday, Nov. 15, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., we will host our evening workshop on popular fad diets, discussing why they work, why they do not work long term and the alternative to “dieting.” Tanya R. Falcone, M.S., RD, LD, coordinator for the Center of Nutrition Outreach at Kent State's School of Health Sciences in the College of Education, Health and Human Services, will lead this workshop at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center in Seminar Room B. Registration is required for this event. All full- and part-time employees, family members and students are invited...
As part of a continued commitment to building financial wellness, the Employee Wellness office is pleased to present "Estate Planning Strategies" on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from noon-1 p.m. in Room 107 at Heer Hall on the Kent Campus. This estate planning workshop will provide practical information on components of estate planning, including incapacity planning, probate, estate taxes, wills and trusts. The presenter will be Sean Deasy, CFP, ChFC, RICP, of VALIC Financial Advisors Inc. A light lunch will be provided. Register to attend. Space is limited, and livestreaming is not avail...
The United Way Portage County campaign runs through Oct. 31. Follow the directions below to make a contribution. Log in to FlashLine. Click on “University Resources” in the left column. See “Giving Back” on the left side of page. Click on “United Way Pledge.” To support specific agencies, which is optional, you may list any desired agencies in the “Directed Deduction” field. If you leave the “Directed Deduction” field blank, your gift will be directed to the general fund of your local United Way. ...
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Familiar Face Stephen M. Gagola Jr. Professor of Mathematics Department of Mathematical Sciences Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Teacher of undergraduate and graduate mathematics classes; advisor to graduate students WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 1982 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Texas A&M University LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Friendly colleagues (for the most part), connection to the community ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: Beautiful campus in the `burbs RESIDES IN: Kent, Ohio HOMETO...
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New Face Ivan Bernal Director, Architecture Program College of Architecture and Environmental Design Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Help determine and establish the vision for the Architecture Program. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: July 2018 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Syracuse University and SCI-Arc LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The sense of community and collaborative environment, and the fantastic facilities and resources on campus. ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: Being able to participate in a multidiscipl...
Members of the Kent State University are cordially invited to the 2018 State of the University Address on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Kiva. The address will reflect on the progress we achieved together in the last year and lift our eyes toward our even brighter future. Please plan to attend this important community event as we move Kent State boldly forward with purpose, passion and distinction. A reception will follow in Room 204 at the Kent Student Center. Each Regional Campus, the College of Podiatric Medicine and the Regional Academic Center...