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Alumna Bertice Berry, an award-winning entertainer, lecturer and comedienne, to serve as keynote speaker
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Perhaps it was the university kickoff event at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, where Kent State University employees participated in tug of war, archery and rock climbing, among other things.
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The 2017/2018 departmental holiday closure schedule will begin Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, at 10:30 p.m. Normal business operations will resume with the first shift on Tuesday, Jan.
![Members of Autism Connections Kent, a student organization created by Kent State University students with autism spectrum disorder and their allies, pose for a photo at the Kent Student Center during their first meeting last fall. Members of Autism Connections Kent, a student organization created by Kent State University students with autism spectrum disorder and their allies, pose for a photo at the Kent Student Center during their first meeting last fall.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/12.05.17%20Photo%20of%20Autism%20Connections%20Kent%20members.jpg?VersionId=C5IR8KVcM1NhI0dpDvNSbKDh2jLAev7e&h=b82fc3b6&itok=yQVbTszc)
Recent rankings have recognized Kent State University for its autism initiatives. Kent State is ranked No. 5 in the “Best Colleges for Students With Autism for 2017” from College Choice, No.
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Winter wellness is just a click away. Visit the Employee Wellness Calendar and sign up for programs and activities to keep you moving now and into the New Year.
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All full-time, benefits-eligible employees may earn up to $300 as part of the rewards program. The wellness portal, provided by Be Well Solutions, is now updated and available with Wellness Your Way resources for 2018.
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Read more to see the steps that you need to take to make a pledge or payroll deduction.
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The November issue of HR News Flash, the Division of Human Resources’ quarterly newsletter, is available.
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Quicken Loans Arena is currently offering discounts for family shows at the Q. These include Disney on Ice, the Harlem Globetrotters, concerts, a limited number of Cavaliers and Monsters games and much more.
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The Human Resource Talent Acquisition team continues to work on the new applicant tracking system with the new vendor, Page Up. As the project team is completing the final phase of this very important initiative, we will begin the training process later in November. We are planning on a go-live date of Friday, Dec. 1.