"I'm as proud to say I'm a Golden Flash as I am to say I'm a Marine." Maureen McFarland, Ph.D., said her 20-plus years of service at Kent State University, with its distinct history and commitment to values, have reinforced her decision to leave military service for higher education. McFarland, an associate dean of academic affairs for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State and a retired lieutenant colonel with the U.S. Marine Corps, delivered the university's Veterans Day address. She told her fellow veterans that one of the aspects that led to her decision to bec...
Are you looking for a way to get involved at Kent State? Applications are still open to serve on University Staff Council! Representation from all campuses and departments is welcome. Formed two years ago, the Council represents the interest of classified and unclassified staff on all campuses by advocating on a variety of issues, proposing policy amendments, serving in an advisory role to the President of the University and the Board of Trustees, and facilitating other social and professional events.
As a Kent State staff, faculty, or administrator, you have FREE access to thousands of on-demand courses in the latest business, technology and creative skills. On Jan. 18, attend How to Build Skills in LinkedIn Learning, where participants will get an overview of courses available to them.
Employee Wellness is pleased to announce the first challenge of 2024: the Happiness Challenge. It is one thing to know what it feels like to be happy, but it is key to understand its valuable impact on health and how to achieve. Learn about the many health benefits of happiness and different ways to channel it, including engaging in regular physical activity. This challenge is open to full-time, benefits-eligible employees, and is worth 20 Wellness Points.
As we enter the time of year when snow and icy conditions are prevalent, please note that the university has procedures and processes in place for delays and campus closures. Click to learn more about how these are communicated, time reporting, and more.
Representatives from several local healthcare facilities participated in a recent career fair on the Salem Campus, meeting with radiology students and nursing students set to graduate soon. The facilities included Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation’ Auburn Skilled Nursing; Dispatch Health Imaging; Southerncare Hospice; Summa Health; Inspira Health Group; Salem Regional Medical Center; Mayo Clinic; Akron Children’s Hospital; Aultman Alliance Community Hospital; Cleveland Clinic; Mercy Health; Mount Carmel Health System; East Liverpool City Hospital; Select Specialty Hospita...
The Kent State seal features a soaring chimney swift, yet few people are aware of the bird’s importance to the local ecosystem and the threat humans pose to its survival. “Humans have actually destroyed their habitat,” said Caitlyn Skilton, a senior zoology major. “They're going to become extinct eventually if we keep destroying their habitats.” Skilton, who has a photojournalism minor, wanted to help others gain an appreciation for the chimney swift and its role in the environment. So, she decided to create an immersive experience in the Design Innovation Hub’s Blank_Lab. The chi...
