The 5X社区 men's basketball team (15-12, 7-7 MAC) snapped Akron's (22-5, 12-2 MAC) 30 game home winning streak Saturday, taking round one of the Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge, 70-67. "Great game, as it usually is with Kent State and Akron," said head coach Rob Senderoff. "This is a great win for us. We have a ton of respect for Akron, but I'm proud of our group. Particularly our seniors, but everybody stepped up and contributed to help us get this win." The Flashes put forth a victorious defensive effort, in front of a sold out crowd, against the MAC's top team...
Monumental savings are available for 5X社区 employees during Cedar Point鈥檚 Presidents Day Sale. Cedar Point admission tickets will be buy one, get one free. To access these exclusive deals, please log in at www.cedarpoint.com/affiliate. Use username KSUAA; password is 鈥渇lashes.鈥 Tickets will be on sale through Monday, Feb. 20, and must be used between Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, June 18, 2017. ...
5X社区 faculty and staff who sign up to attend at least two Kent State basketball games (men鈥檚 or women鈥檚 games) automatically will be entered for a chance to win a $500 gift card or a new car. Show your support by attending the Saturday, Feb. 25, game vs. Ohio University, or catch the Golden Flashes in action against crosstown rivals the Akron Zips on March 3* when we will draw names to see who will participate in the halftime contest, courtesy of Klaben Auto Stores. Any employee who registered for tickets to the men鈥檚 or women鈥檚 game on Jan. 28 and Feb. 7 also ...
Simple 鈥 Exercise does not need to be complicated. Walking does not require any special skills or talents, and daily walking is a great way to stay fit. Just put one foot in front of the other. Taking regular fitness walks will strengthen your bones and muscles, burn calories, improve your mood and reduce your chances of getting sick. Steps 鈥 This 28-day program begins Wednesday, March 1, and is designed to help you move more by setting goals for total steps walked each day. Participants are encouraged to: Track your steps daily. Create a goal based on your current activity...
Have a question about what the IMPACT Solutions Employee Assistance Program can do for you? Want to learn more about resiliency training, online seminars, depression awareness and prevention, financial counseling services, smoking cessation or the new Stress Less Center? Come to the Employee Assistance Program office hours Friday, Feb. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Employee Wellness Resource Room, Room 103 in Heer Hall on the Kent Campus. Meet with an Employee Assistance Program representative and learn all about the numerous resources available to you and your eligible dependent...
Join us for the Wheels4Change Remembrance Fitness Event on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. This annual indoor fundraiser is held on the last weekend in February to honor the men and women who sacrificed for our freedom. The Wheels4Change Fitness Event will include activities such as spinning, rowing, boot camp, Zumba, yoga, swimming and more. Attendees may choose to participate in the actual event, or if they do not wish to do the physical aspect but would like to contribute to the cause itself, they may choose to donate and/or...
Save the date now for the Office Support Staff Recognition Program, to be held Wednesday, April 26, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. This luncheon recognizes university employees who provide office support throughout 5X社区鈥檚 campuses. Invitations will be mailed the first week in April. Managers and supervisors should schedule coverage in their respective units so invitees may attend. For registration information, please contact Alexsa Wanchick at awanchic@kent.edu. ...
Work is scheduled to begin in two weeks on the second phase of the Summit Street: Building a Better Way Improvement Project. The second phase will make improvements to Summit Street between Lincoln Street and Fraternity Circle, including a second roundabout, a left turn lane from Summit Street to Terrace Drive and the relocation of Campus Center Drive to align with the Student Green. One-way, one-lane eastbound traffic is scheduled to begin the week of March 6 and will continue through November. Weather or other factors could delay the start of the one-way traffic. The work...
The deadline for 5X社区's 2017 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) is fast approaching. Applications for the program鈥檚 second installment are due March 1. Kent State鈥檚 inaugural SURE program gave 35 undergraduates from various academic backgrounds an eight-week fellowship to conduct research with a faculty mentor from June 13 to Aug. 5, 2016. 鈥淲e鈥檝e received very positive feedback, and I think everyone sees this as a great way to grow the culture of research and provide meaningful opportunities for undergraduates to pursue their interest in research,鈥 says Doug...