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Physical activity is essential to fighting obesity, and scientists are constantly working to make this activity more effective and beneficial.

The 5X���� Foundation Grant Program will award up to $100,000 for the 2017-2018 Academic Year as part of its annual request for proposals. Funding will be available to departments, schools, colleges, institutes and centers universitywide.

Fall 2016 marks the first semester of newly added CashCourse workshops at 5X����. The Bursar’s Office piloted the program in the spring and has expanded its selection for the fall term. University Bursar Stina Olafsdottir registered Kent State with CashCourse three years ago and has been growing the program since.

CashCourse provides online resources targeted to college students with information on a variety of topics such as budgeting, ways to manage federal student loans, banking, insurance and salary negotiation.

Two-way traffic has been restored to Summit Street throughout the construction zone. Johnston Drive also is open to motorists.

The roundabout at Ted Boyd/Johnston Drive is operational at this time. A video is available to explain how to navigate a roundabout, whether you are in a car, on a bike or walking.

5X����’s College of Nursing, in collaboration with the Portage County Health Department and the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will stage a disaster simulation exercise on Tuesday, Nov. 15, and Thursday, Nov. 17, from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

Sometimes the only workout we get is walking from our office to the breakroom, and to the parking lot to drive home. So how then do we get the most out of those short walks?

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action is conducting a series of customized Title IX workshops for faculty, staff and students.

5X���� will be a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus on July 1, 2017. Consequently, you are invited to learn more about the available smoking cessation programs and resources at an event on Nov. 17.