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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. ...

College of Arts & Sciences

The Fall 2023 Newsletter is finally out - read all about your favorite department here! ...

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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...

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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 ...

Arctic Winter

Terms such as “ice sheet instability” and “marine carbon and nutrient cycling” may not mean much to the average person walking around today. However, the information that is held within those scientific terms is important for all of us. Allyson Tessin, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kent State University’s Department of Earth Sciences, has received a $248,140 grant from the National Science Foundation to fund her research on “The Role of Ice Sheet Instability in Marine Carbon and Nutrient Cycling in the Eurasian Arctic.” The Arctic region is particularly vulnerable to the effects of cli...

Ashtabula Giving Tuesday 2023 - Susan J. Stocker Ashtabula Campus Development Fund

Kent State Ashtabula’s annual Giving Tuesday fundraising drive begins on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, highlighted by the campaign to build the Susan J. Stocker Ashtabula Campus Development Fund. “Giving Tuesday provides a unique opportunity to support our learners and create experiences that will last a lifetime,” said Kent State Ashtabula Interim Dean and Chief Administrative Officer R. William Ayres IV, Ph.D. “Our students face challenges outside of the classroom. Many of our students hold full-time jobs, support families and overcome other obstacles while they succeed in the classroom. The Su...

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Employee Benefits is pleased to announce that TIAA, one of our retirement vendors, will host a financial wellness webinar for Kent State employees on Nov. 16: Advice Tools - Staying on track towards a confident retirement. Planning ahead for retirement and knowing about the tools available to stay on track is very important! Join TIAA as they discuss the importance of planning ahead, making the most of the TIAA retirement advisor online tool and the benefits of the retirement plan portfolio manager. Participants will talk about: The importance of planning ahead Making the most of...

Division of People, Culture and Belonging

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At Kent State University, we want to honor the celebration of our Native American and Indigenous culture by developing a calendar encompassing all the university events that are relevant to Native American Heritage Month. As you all are probably aware, we now use the Native American Heritage Month website to promote the list of events occurring at Kent State. This website allows us to share the most up-to-date information, even if details for events change. The Native American Heritage Month Planning Committee is welcoming university divisions, departments and student organizations to begin...

Division of People, Culture and Belonging

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We are currently in the second 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 view the Open Enrollment...

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