Overall, cancer incidences have decreased over the last 10 years, but did you know that cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the U.S.? On Thursday, March 15, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Seminar Room A at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, discover easy and simple nutritional methods that reduce your cancer risk. The presenter will be Tanya R. Falcone, coordinator for the Center of Nutrition Outreach in Kent State University’s School of Health Sciences. This program is open to all full- and part-time employees. For full-time, benefits-eligible employees participating...

The world will never be less distracting than it is right now. Mindfulness practice involves changing attention habits. It uses ordinary perceptions to train your attention. Intrigued? Join us on Tuesday, March 27, at noon in Heer Hall or via livestream where mindfulness awareness coach Daron Larson from IMPACT Solutions will explore definitions of mindfulness, its scientifically supported benefits and clever ways to incorporate it into your life. This lunch and learn is open to all full- and part-time employees. For employees participating in the Wellness Your W...

At a time when people are distracted by so much, it is important to stop and take a moment, or two, throughout the day to reflect on those items we are grateful for, big or small.  Gratitude is a gift we give ourselves and our community. Kent State University will participate in the Gratitude Graffiti Project for its second consecutive year. In 2017, there were more than 100 Gratitude Graffiti Stops at all Kent State campuses.  About the Project The Gratitude Graffiti Project is a practice of purposeful reflection and appreciation expressed through interactive art. Over the ...

The Kent State University Women’s Center is seeking nominations for the Heather E. Adams Woman of Impact Award. The award is given in honor of Heather E. Adams, former executive director of the Women’s Center, for her accomplishments and impact at Kent State.   This award will recognize someone who has had a positive and important impact on the lives of women and the Kent State community. Their leadership and work must have contributed to the overall well-being of female-identifying faculty, staff and students.   Ms. Adams became director of the Women’s Center in 2008 aft...

You will find Kent State University driving the region’s economy in nearly every sector of industry. From FedEx to Medical Mutual to Sherwin-Williams and the Cleveland Indians, our graduates are making dynamic impact and shaping lasting contributions across Northeast Ohio.  Every day, Kent State and its graduates – including 109,000 alumni living in Ohio – are improving the quality of life for this region; and in the process, they are churning billions annually into the economy. Those are the findings of a newly released report by EY (formerly known as Ernst & Young), outlining ...

Police officers rarely find out how victims are doing after a crisis. In most crisis situations, they deal with the immediate threat and move on. But Kent State University Police Officer Anne Spahr recalls the moment when she knew she had saved a life. A young woman, who previously suffered from suicidal behavior, approached Officer Spahr at the Kent Student Center and graciously thanked her for helping with her mental breakdown. It was a moment that she will never forget. Officer Spahr is one of two K-9 officers at Kent State who has saved lives — both mentally and physically — ...

The Kent State University Orchestra is one of the major performance ensembles in the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music. It is open to all Kent State students, through audition, regardless of major.         ...

Candy, rock ’n’ roll and … chemistry? National Chemistry Week is unlike any other science event. Students are actively engaged in hands-on experiments creating such products as cotton candy while they get to listen to rock music performances. Ann Abraham, Ph.D., chemistry professor at Kent State University at Ashtabula, became the coordinator for events for National Chemistry Week in 2011 and has been involved ever since. This year, Dr. Abraham coordinated the “Chemistry Rocks” program for National Chemistry Week, bringing nearly 300 guests to the Lake Metroparks Environmental Learnin...

A room full of red became silent as two women from the Kent State University community brought to life their surprising personal medical scares. The audience reacted with audible gasps and tear-filled eyes as the speakers’ stories hit home: This can happen to any of us. Cardiovascular disease and stroke kills approximately one woman every 80 seconds, while an estimated 44 million women nationally are affected by the disease, according to the American Heart Association. Kent State hosted its third annual Women’s Heart Health Luncheon, Go Red for Women: Feeding Your Healthy Heart, co-sp...

After spending months cooped up inside, most of us enjoy the opportunity to freshen our homes and offices with a good spring cleaning and decluttering. But before all the clutter ends up in a landfill, Kent State University’s Office of Sustainability recommends finding responsible ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. DONATE Before you throw away everything, consider what else you can do with it. Many places in local communities accept donations. “It is always better to give items another life by reusing or donating first before recycling them or placing items in the trash,” sa...