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The LGBTQ Student Center is hosting its annual Rainbow Run this year on September 21, 2018 at 7pm in Risman Plaza.
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The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's premiere event for raising funds to save lives from the number one and number five causes of death in the United States: heart disease and stroke.
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The Employee Wellness office is pleased to feature our Kent State University faculty for the fall employee wellness speaker series, “The Science of Healthy.”
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Join us on Monday, Aug. 20, (rescheduled from Aug. 7) from noon to 1 p.m. when Beth Michel, recreation program officer with the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, will explain how to get the most out of your walk as we tour the Kent Campus.
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An inclusive campus acknowledges and respects diversity, and offers a welcoming environment for all community members regardless of their differences.
![A Kent State University student proudly displays an award certificate during the university’s Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students. A Kent State University student proudly displays an award certificate during the university’s Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-Lavender3.jpg?VersionId=mv7LApyO1ABRLBIWoWV1HzhNa5ABmeFd&h=e6f36a9c&itok=CkPdveSx)
An inclusive campus acknowledges and respects diversity, and offers a welcoming environment for all community members regardless of their differences.
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As part of Kent State University's employee wellness program, all full-time, benefits-eligible employees may earn up to $300 annually in wellness dollars by simply participating in healthy lifestyle activities.
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A diet rich in fiber is a key part of healthy aging. Fiber reduces your risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and colon cancer.
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The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is excited to share new staff changes for academic year 2018-2019!
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Bring your bike from home or check out a bike through the Flashfleet bike-sharing program at one of eight locations around the Kent Campus. The lunchtime ride will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 8, from noon-1 p.m.