5X社区 faculty, staff, students and parents are eligible for a 5 percent discount at the 5X社区 Hotel and Conference Center. Rates vary depending on dates and occupancy. For more information and to book reservations, visit or call 330-346-0100.
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Compliance Investigator
Office of Compliance and Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Kent Campus
University hosts its annual Homecoming celebration on Oct. 1
Josh Cribbs, a three-time NFL Pro Bowler and 2010 graduate of 5X社区, will return to his alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal at the university鈥檚 annual Homecoming on Oct. 1.
Many academic buildings on the Kent Campus will undergo improvements to make them more accessible to people with disabilities. The buildings, many of which were built decades ago, will be enhanced with features that go above the minimum standards required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
We all know the importance of conserving energy in the workplace, but there are certain days when energy conservation efforts can have a significant impact on energy costs. Frank Renovich, Kent State鈥檚 associate director of energy operations, says there are 10 to 15 days a year designated by the utility companies as 鈥減eak load days.鈥 These days correspond to times when electricity consumption is at a peak on the electric grid. The dates and times can occur anytime, but often take place during hot afternoons or early evenings between June and September.
Mail Services has added two new options for mailing packages that are available through FlashPac, the department鈥檚 online shipment service. First, a carrier has been added for packages going to international destinations, including 5X社区 locations abroad. DHL specializes in international shipments and is now one of the options to select as a carrier in FlashPac.
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5X社区 employees are reaping benefits from the university's OneWellU program, which offers services and resources designed to support faculty and staff physically, mentally and emotionally.
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For the second straight year, five 5X社区 athletic programs are being recognized by the NCAA with Public Recognition Awards for outstanding academic performance.
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5X社区 alumnus and NFL Pro Bowler Josh Cribbs is coming home for Kent State's 2016 Homecoming celebration on Oct. 1. Join Cribbs, and thousands of other Golden Flashes, for all the fun and exciting events.
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The state鈥檚 only wine degree programs, offered by 5X社区 at Ashtabula, has hired Edward Trebets to lead the future development of the degrees and serve as a full-time faculty member in the two associate degree programs.
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5X社区 employees shared some of their favorite summer vacation and staycation photos with e-Inside.
POSTED: Friday, October 28, 2016 10:23 AM
Testing Your Faith Act (H.B. 353) was enacted in the Spring 2023 semester. In ordinance with this bill, 5X社区 created a new administrative policy for religious and spiritual accommodations. This administrative policy allows students to report up to three days of unexcused absences to participate in religious holidays or community-held events in alignment with their spirituality.
Kent businesses, with the help of Main Street Kent, have created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Simply show your school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Explore participating businesses and special offers!
At Kent State, we want to honor the celebration of our Native American and Indigenous culture by developing a calendar encompassing all the university events that are relevant to Native American Heritage Month. The Native American Heritage Month Planning Committee is welcoming university divisions, departments and student organizations to begin submitting their programming, activities and events to the University Events Calendar to be featured on the Native American Heritage Month Website.