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New Flexible Work Arrangement Policy
The new Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) policy, effective July 1, 2019, demonstrates Kent State’s commitment to ensure a great place to learn, work and live and is responsive to our Kent State community.
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Faculty Spotlight on Dr. Renate W. Prescott
A classic liberal arts education is so precious to Dr. Renate W. Prescott, Associate Professor of English and Associate Editor of the AURCO Journal at Kent State University Geauga Campus.
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Financial Wellness Lunch and Learn: To Your Credit
How much do you really know about credit reports and credit history? On Wed., June 5, from noon - 1 p.m. in Heer Hall or via live streaming, PNC Financial Services will explain why credit is important, as well as how to order, read and analyze your credit report.
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Kent State Stark Campus Professor Featured on PBS ‘Nature’ Bonus Segment
Dr. Matthew Lehnert, associate professor of Biological Sciences, and his students at the Kent State Stark Campus are included in “A Butterfly’s Proboscis,” a bonus segment of the full PBS Nature episode called “Sex, Lies and Butterflies.” In the recently released mini episode, Lehnert uses the la…
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Heidi Weisel Lectures on Women's Health
Heidi Weisel, clinical experience specialist, recently became an Ambassador of Women's Health for Days for Girls International. Read the full story at KentWired.com.
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Office Support Staff Recognition Luncheon Photos
Were you camera ready? We hope so because photos from the 22nd Annual Office Support Staff Recognition Luncheon are here. Some 300 staffers connected in the Kent Student Center ballroom for live entertainment, fine food, great gifts and lots of laughs. This year’s theme, “Kent State’s G…
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Kent State Receives Local Volunteer Award
Kent State University was recognized this month by the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank for its volunteer work with the organization last year. In appreciation of the service provided by the university, the foodbank bestowed Kent State with the 2018 Organizational Volunteer Group of the Year award. …
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Kent State Receives Ohio EPA Environmental Excellence Awards
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency presented its Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Awards recently at the Ohio EPA’s second Sustainability Conference in Columbus. Doug Pearson, associate vice president of Facilities Planning and Operations (middle) and Melanie Knowles (right), Manag…
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Kent State Day at Progressive Field
Faculty, staff, students and alumni can purchase discount tickets while supplies last for the Cleveland Indians versus the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, May 5 at 1:10 p.m. Pre-game warm-up (11 a.m. – noon) and private party (noon – 1 p.m.) at Flannery’s Pub, 323 Prospect Ave., downtown Clevela…
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Dining Services Celebrates Second Consecutive Win at Local Gala Fundraiser
Kent State’s Dining Services competed in the 11th annual Nutritious and Delicious Gala at The Tangier restaurant in Akron. The annual gala was hosted by the Greater Akron Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAAND) and comprised of various vendors, such as Core Life, Farm Fare, Food 4 Thought Café, a…
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