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.

Tracey Motter, College of Nursing

Tracey Motter, DNP, RN, College of Nursing, has been appointed to the newly redesigned Northeast Ohio Nursing Initiative (NEONI) Advisory Board, a workforce initiative under the Center for Health Affairs.

Velda Lyness | Sept. 24, 2018

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Velda Lyness
Velda Lyness
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Velda Lyness

Theatre Specialist
Performing Arts Center
Tuscarawas Campus

Scott Thanasiu | Sept. 24, 2018

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Scott Thanasiu
Scott Thanasiu
New Face

Scott THanasiu

Sales Associate - Underwriting
WKSU
Kent Campus

Fall 2018 Bowman Breakfast to Reflect on 100 Years of Homecoming at Kent State

Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren, emeritus artist and educator of Pan-African Studies E. Timothy Moore and head football coach Sean Lewis will serve as the guest speakers at the fall 2018 Bowman Breakfast.

TV Anchor Wayne Dawson to Serve as Kent State’s 2018 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal

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Online final grading for Fall 2018 First 5 Weeks (F1) begins Monday, Sept. 24, via FlashFAST.

Women’s Center Seeks Nominations for the Sage Project

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Kent Green Energy Ohio Tour Will Include Kent State Buildings

See green technologies including renewable energy, green building and clean transportation at the Kent Green Energy Ohio Tour on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 12-4 p.m. at multiple locations at Kent State University and throughout the Kent community.

Annie L. Dawson Foundation to Receive Dr. Daniel Mahony Award for Social Responsibility

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The honorees of the 2018 Diversity and Scholarship Celebration: The Annie L. Dawson Foundation, Christa Porter, Janice Byrd, Sharlene Chesnes, Elizabeth Jean, Manny James, Betsy Justice, Gregory King and Billy Soule.

The Diversity and Scholarship Celebration recognizes students, faculty, alumni and community supporters who provide outreach support and programs focused on increasing the success of underrepresented and/or underserved students at Kent State University. 

Photo of the Week

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A student from Kent State University's Hugh A. Glauser School of Music practices in what she calls "a perfect spot" on campus. The poor acoustics there help her to better hear – and correct – any flaws in her performance.

A student from Kent State University's Hugh A. Glauser School of Music practices in what she calls "a perfect spot" on campus. The poor acoustics there help her to better hear – and correct – any flaws in her performance.

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2024-2025 December/January Holiday Schedule

Kent State University's holiday closure for 2024 will begin Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Employees not eligible for the paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency staff, short-term unclassified appointments, unclassified intermittent appointments and employees in a lay-off status. More information on the holiday schedule, including how employees should report time during that period, will be available later this month.

Religious and Spiritual Accommodations Allow Students Time to Celebrate Other Religious Holidays

Testing Your Faith Act (H.B. 353) was enacted in the Spring 2023 semester. In ordinance with this bill, Kent State University created a new administrative policy for religious and spiritual accommodations. This administrative policy allows students to report up to three days of unexcused absences to participate in religious holidays or community-held events in alignment with their spirituality.

Main Street Kent Brings Educator Appreciation Weekend to Kent Nov. 17-19

Kent businesses, with the help of Main Street Kent, have created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Simply show your school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Explore participating businesses and special offers!

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