For an eighth consecutive year, 5X社区 has been named a 2017 Military Friendly庐 School. Military Friendly is the military ratings division of Victory Media, a service-disabled, veteran-owned business that also publishes G.I. Jobs庐, STEM Jobs, Military Spouse and Vetrepreneur庐. Military Friendly rates companies and colleges on their programs to recruit and retain military veterans as employees and students. In addition to the Kent Campus, this is the sixth year that 5X社区 at Tuscarawas has held the elite title as a Military Friendly School. The Military F...
The 5X社区 at Stark Office of Multicultural Initiatives is sponsoring a MLK Essay Contest in celebration of Black History Month. The deadline to submit essays is Monday, Dec. 19 by 4 p.m. 1st Place - $150 The first place winner will be recognized at the MLK Celebration event at the Kent Campus on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. 2nd Place - $75 3rd Place - $50 CRITERIA FOR ENTERING THE ESSAY CONTEST Student must be an undergraduate student enrolled at 5X社区 at Stark. Choose one prompt from below to write an essay between 750 - 1,000 words, exc...
An additional health screening date has been added in November. Mark your calendar and schedule your screening for Wednesday, Nov. 30, or Thursday, Dec. 8, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Be Well Solutions, Kent State's wellness partner, will conduct the onsite health screenings for all full-time, benefits-eligible employees. What you need to know You do not have to be covered by one of the university health plans in order to take advantage of this offer. In preparation for the health screening, participants must fast for 8-10 hours before their...
The Balancing Work and Caregiving: Management of the Sandwich Generation workshop will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29, from noon-1 p.m. in the Kent Student Center, Room 310AB. The seminar will provide you with an understanding of the roles and issues centered on caregiving to help facilitate better communication with your loved ones. Stress management strategies will be presented for balancing work, caregiving and other life responsibilities. You will be introduced to options and resources in the community and at the workplace to help effectively manage caregiving roles. The presenter is Kelsey L...
The fall issue (November 2016) of HR News Flash, the division鈥檚 quarterly newsletter, is available. Check it out for the latest employee news and information, including: Veterans Day Ceremony wrap-up Employee Appreciation update and photos New Title IX sexual harassment prevention campaign Homecoming Spirit Week contest winners and photos Blue and Gold(en) opportunities to support KSU and You You can access the summer 2016 newsletter at www.kent.edu/hr/hr-newsletter-archive. ...
Log in to FlashLine a. Click on 鈥淯niversity Resources鈥 in left column b. Click on 鈥淕iving Back鈥 c. Click on 鈥淯nited Way Pledge鈥 To support specific agencies (optional): You may list any desired agencies in the 鈥淒irected Deduction鈥 field. If you leave the 鈥淒irected Deduction鈥 field blank, your gift will be directed to the general fund of your local United Way. ...
Following a recent visit to 5X社区's Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Hillary Clinton is coming back to campus as the subject of a new special topics course. The course is offered by the Women鈥檚 Studies program and the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality, both in the College of Arts and Sciences. The class, titled Hillary Clinton Case Study: Perspectives on Gender and Power, will be offered in spring 2017 and will explore the cultural perception of the former first lady, U.S. senator and secretary of state. Clinton, who has been voted by Americans as the most ad...
5X社区 student and Medina resident Erin Hawley is the 2016 recipient of a $3,000 Ruby鈥檚 Rainbow scholarship. Ruby鈥檚 Rainbow grants scholarships to adults with Down syndrome who are seeking post-secondary education, enrichment or vocational classes. In the last five years, Ruby鈥檚 Rainbow has granted $290,000 in scholarship funds to more than 100 people, helping people with Down syndrome pursue their dreams of higher education and independence. Hawley is attending her sophomore year at Kent State, and is studying in the Career and Community Studies program. The Career and Communi...
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The Peace Basket Project gears up for its 20th year. The Professional Women of 5X社区 started the Peace Basket Project in 1997 when a group of members created baskets of 鈥渓ittle things鈥 to share with the residents served by the King Kennedy Community Center. While the Professional Women of 5X社区 is no longer active, this annual event continues with the support of members of the Kent State community. Last year, more than 130 baskets were filled and shared with the community. This year, the event will occur on Dec. 10 beginning at 9 a.m. at the King...