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May 12, 2026

Managers and supervisors should have received information from the Controller's Office regarding the cut-off dates for financial transactions for the current fiscal year, which ends on June 30. View the deadlines for receipt of information and other year-end announcements online at www.kent.edu/controller under Financial Accounting/Fiscal Year End Deadlines. The Controller's Office appreciates timely submissions of documents to ensure that a timely year-end cut-off has occurred. The FY2026 year is scheduled to close the evening of July 14, 2026, and the final June Flashline reports should be available to departments the morning of July 15, 2026.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Deadline Approaching

May 18, 2026

Reimbursement for incurred expenses using 2025 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds must be filed by June 30, 2026.

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Foundations in Communications

Strong communication skills are essential for building positive relationships and achieving success in the workplace. Join us for Foundations in Communications, a course designed to help you identify and strengthen basic elements of effective communication skills for employees at any level of the organization. Using group discussion, self-reflection, and scenario-based role play, you will have an opportunity to see, hear, evaluate and refine commonly employed verbal and non-verbal communication strategies. The training is a two-day event held May 22 and May 29, 2026.

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Save the Date: American Heart Association Heart Walk

On June 6, 2026, it's time to unite, take action and save lives. Our goal is to have one person in every household confident and prepared to perform CPR. The American Heart Association invites YOU to join the Heart Walk to broaden our impact by turning bystanders into lifesavers. Register now to take the first step in saving lives. Every walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone.

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Save the Date: Juneteenth Jubilee

Join us Thursday, June 18 on the Kent Campus, Risman Plaza for the annual Juneteenth Jubilee! Enjoy live performances, music, great food, local vendors and more. This event is free and open to the public. Stay updated on performances and vendors at www.kent.edu/juneteenth.

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