My education at Kent State laid the foundation for everything I have gone on to achieve. The knowledge and mindset I developed there continue to drive the strategic, collaborative and results-driven approach I bring to leadership today.

I got to live in Denmark as an exchange student, and after getting my MA in 1995, I went on to teach in the Middle East and Asia. I met my wife while teaching in Japan.

I got my dream job, teaching life science and biology and sharing my passion with thousands of students. It never seemed like work because I enjoyed every day of teaching.

FAST Plan funds can be connected to your Starbucks app as a payment option. App users are eligible to earn rewards and place counter and mobile orders with this payment option.

Add your FLASHcard to the Starbucks app by following these steps:

Funds can be used at all Kent State dining locations. Your FLASHcard can be used at our retail dining location kiosks by selecting FLASHcard as the payment option.

You can enroll in our text alerts for up-to-date promotions, events and opportunities. Additionally, Culinary Services will send out email communications to all FAST Plan members with upcoming promotions.

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Bonus swipes can be used at Eastway and DI. Additionally, retail locations that participate in a meal exchange are available to use as a swipe with limited menu options. This includes Grill 72, Rosie’s, Eastway Market, Recharge, Hippie Chicken, Homeslice and Simon Cafe.

VISA, MasterCard, and Discover cards are accepted at the FLASHcard Office.