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Yosh Hakutani, Ph.D., Department of English, authored “East-West Literary Imagination: Cultural Exchanges from Yeats to Morrison” (Columbia: University of Missouri Press, 2017), xiii, 322 pp. ...

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It all comes down to a fraction of a second. Who can push off the block first? Who can jump the highest? Who will cross the finish line ahead of everyone else? In the end, speed is the ultimate winner — it can separate the good from the great. Richard Dahome is one of the greats. This year alone, as a member of the 5X���� men’s track and field team, Dahome tied for the ninth fastest time in school history in the indoor 60-meter hurdles, finished fourth at the Mid-American Conference Championships in the 110-meter hurdles and seventh in the 400-meter hurdles — just to name ...

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On Thursday, April 20, from noon-1 p.m., the Employee Wellness program will sponsor a lunchtime program titled “The Power of This Moment.” All full- and part-time employees are invited to participate in this workshop that will explore how the brain’s reticular system affects perceptions. We also will consider history, concepts and practical applications to help facilitate in the moment living. Employees have the option to participate from Heer Hall or via live streaming. To participate in the presentation from Heer Hall (limited seating available), please click here. To ...

Get On the Move and earn valuable wellness points with lunchtime yoga for faculty and staff. Yoga is offered Tuesdays from 12:15-1 p.m. and Thursdays from 1:15-2 p.m. throughout the spring semester.  These 45-minute sessions are a great way to rejuvenate yourself and take care of your mind, body and spirit. Each session is worth 10 wellness points for those participating in the Wellness Your Way incentive program. Space is limited. Registration is required and open for April and May sessions. Simply select each Tuesday or Thursday session from our wellness calendar to be taken to ...

Bring your bike from home or check out a bike through the Flashfleet bike-sharing program at one of eight locations around the Kent Campus. Flashfleet locations include the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Eastway Center, Van Campen Hall, Tri-Towers, Terrace Hall, Stopher-Johnson, the Kent Student Center and PARTA in downtown Kent.  Our first ride will take place on Tuesday, April 18, from noon-1 p.m., as Chris John from the Department of Recreational Services will lead us on a 30-40 minute campus ride, as well as around the surrounding community. Please plan to meet at noo...

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With more than 800 5X���� faculty and staff already part of the On The Move Challenge, we have room for more and have extended the registration period, added a “refer a co-worker” incentive and encourage everyone to take a little time to invest in yourself by joining Team Kent State as we compete as ONE TEAM against other employers across the country. During this late registration period, April 3 through April 9, Employee Wellness will be providing Subway gift cards as part of the “refer a co-worker” challenge. For every two co-workers that you refer and join the...