Know Your Numbers: Health Screenings Continue in November/December

Two additional health screening dates remain for 2016. Mark your calendar and schedule your screening for Friday, Nov. 4, or Thursday, Dec. 8, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Be Well Solutions, Kent State's wellness partner, will conduct the on-site health screenings for full-time, benefits-eligible employees.  

What You Need to Know

You do not have to be covered by one of the university health plans in order to take advantage of this offer. In preparation for the health screening, participants must fast for 8-10 hours before their on-site screening. Please note that the blood draw is via a simple finger stick. Confidential results will be provided to the employee for the following:

  • Glucose
  • Total cholesterol, including HDL and LDL
  • Triglycerides
  • Blood pressure
  • Body mass index

All employees who complete the personal health risk assessment and screening will receive raffle tickets to enter into various gift offerings of their choice. This also will allow you to receive wellness points toward your Tier One requirements for your first $150 wellness reward for 2017!  Scheduling your appointment and completing the online health risk assessment may all be completed at Be Well's secure website at portal.bewelldata.com. 

Note: If you have not yet signed into the Be Well website, first-time instructions on completing the registration process are available on the Be Well web page. If you have questions, you may reach Be Well Solutions directly at 1-888-935-7378.

Kent State Receives State Historic Preservation Award for Preserving May 4 History and Site

Dec. 7, 2018
The events of May 4, 1970, placed Kent State University in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a perspective of nearly 50 years, Kent State remembers the tragedy and leads a contemporary discussion and understanding of how the community, nation and world can benefit from understanding the profound impact of the event.

As e-Inside Ends, Kent State Today Looks Forward

Dec. 6, 2018
Beginning in mid-January, Kent State University will launch a new, semiweekly message to share the most impactful news and stories about our campus community.

Kent State Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service

Dec. 6, 2018
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Kent State Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and her handler, Officer Anne Spahr.
Kent State University Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary – or the 35 dog-year anniversary – of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and her handler, Officer Anne Spahr.

Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving

Dec. 6, 2018
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Kent State alumni and benefactors Fonda and John Elliot reflect on their time at the university.
John and Fonda Elliot, donors of the largest gift in Kent State University history, reflect on their transformational experiences at Kent State and offer advice to current students. 

Salem Campus Junior Wins Kent State's SURE Research Competition

Dec. 3, 2018
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Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major at Kent State University at Salem, took first place honors at the Kent State University Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition.
Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major at Kent State University at Salem, took first place honors at Kent State's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) competition.

The Brain Comes Alive on Kent State’s Campus

Dec. 3, 2018
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Through an email-based service launched by University Communications and Marketing, students can ask The Brain, the sculpture located near Merrill Hall on the Kent Campus.
Can I loft my bed? Is there a dining hall near my residence hall? Where am I able to park on campus? To answer these questions, students can ask The Brain on campus.

Japanese Program Coordinator and Lecturer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award

Nov. 29, 2018
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Eriko Tanaka (right), Japanese program coordinator and lecturer, receives a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.
Eriko Tanaka, Japanese program coordinator and College of Arts and Sciences lecturer, received a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.

Video: Record-Breaking Generosity on Giving Tuesday

Nov. 28, 2018
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Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren offers a "thank you" on behalf of the university for a successful Giving Tuesday 2018.
Kent State President Beverly J. Warren offers gratitude for record-breaking contributions during Giving Tuesday 2018.    

Trip to Australia Gives Kent State Resident Assistants Global Experience

Nov. 28, 2018
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A group of Kent State resident assistants traveled to Australia in the first trip of the university's International Residence Assistant Exchange Program.
Kent State University resident assistants earned the opportunity to embark on an adventure of a lifetime to experience a new culture at a university in Australia. The Department of Residence Services and the Office of International Student Affairs at Kent State worked together to develop the International Resident Assistant (RA) Exchange Program.

Kent State Stark Launches Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

Nov. 27, 2018
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Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward
Kent State Stark student builds a path toward her future using the obstacles she has overcome.
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Open Enrollment Has Ended - Next Steps

Open Enrollment Ended Friday Oct. 31

Important Information and Next Steps

Thank you for being engaged this Open Enrollment season. Maybe you took a few minutes to just review your benefit plans or maybe there were important changes to make and you took the time and opportunity to do so. With that being said, we had over a 77% participation rate in Open Enrollment.

Over the next few weeks, the Benefits team will be finalizing the Open Enrollment process and completing tasks to ensure all updates are in place for a Jan. 1, 2026 effective date.

November Wellness Newsletter

Faculty & Staff Wellness Updates

Changes Coming to 2026 Wellness Rewards

You asked, we delivered! We are pleased to announce some big changes coming to the Wellness Rewards program:

Managers & Supervisors Update

Please be advised of these important items.

Open Enrollment Ends Friday

Open Enrollment ends this Friday, Oct. 31, at 4:59 p.m. Benefits notifications are sent by email, so please remind your teams to check their inboxes and review benefits information for plan year 2026.

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