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Every day, we all encounter stressors such as traffic, work deadlines and family obligations, to name a few. Sometimes, it feels like we can’t get away from stress.
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Kent State University faculty and staff will be recognized with a complimentary lunch, entertainment, games, giveaways, dancing and fun on Tuesday, March 20, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. A special evening event will be held for second- and third-shift workers from 10-11:30 p.m.
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Save the date now for the Office Support Staff Recognition Program to be held Tuesday, April 24, f
![Kent State University won the On the Move University Challenge title for the most active university in the country.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-UniversityChallenge1_0.jpg?VersionId=AoJVTzFv1jQgwQaEMUYEwVJILNTyv5yR&h=e6f36a9c&itok=FlHAfCI5)
They laced up. They warmed up. They got moving.
![Vice President Alfreda Brown (left) and Dana Lawless-Andric (right) present the 2018 Diversity Trailblazer Award to Kathy Wilson, Ph.D., professor of economics. Vice President Alfreda Brown (left) and Dana Lawless-Andric (right) present the 2018 Diversity Trailblazer Award to Kathy Wilson, Ph.D., professor of economics.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/MLKTrailblazerAward.jpg?VersionId=aTeYoo62TNfBrWWqPvbrYgNLq.5xPT9Q&h=e6f36a9c&itok=ei482XZK)
For Kathy Wilson, Ph.D., diversity means not just having a campus where everyone should be included, respected and comfortable, but where people actually feel that way.
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The Employee Wellness team has several opportunities for employees to hone resiliency skills in the new year.
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Kent State University’s College of Podiatric Medicine and teaching facility, the Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic, welcomes employees to visit the DeWeese Health Center on the Kent Campus every Wednesday morning for foot and ankle problems.
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The Be Mindful, Be Resilient Challenge, a new 28-day program, is designed to teach mindful practices and techniques, which increases your overall resilience.
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All full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to attend an onsite health screening (you do not have to be covered by the university-sponsored health plan to take advantage of this onsite service).
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Employees with questions about work delays, closings and time reporting can access the FAQ at www.kent.edu/hr/delays-closings-and-time-reporting-faq.