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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Incoming 5X社区 at Stark freshmen participated in the fifth FYE Summer Service Project.
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Mini-grants fund community-driven initiatives that support Kent State鈥檚 mission to become a model for a healthy campus.
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Chef Cat Cora says Ashley Foster's drive and ambition reminded her of herself when she was starting her career.
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Familiar Face
robin dever
Assistant Professor
School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
Geauga Campus
Kenneth Cushner, Professor Emeritus, School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, and Martha Lash, School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, co-authored the book Teacher as Traveler: Enhancing the Intercultural Development of Teachers and Students, 2nd Edition, (Rowman & Littlefield), (2018).
Congratulations to the following tenured faculty members who are receiving promotion:
Peter Sagal, host of one of National Public Radio鈥檚 (NPR) most popular radio programs, Wait, Wait 鈥 Don鈥檛 Tell Me, will speak as part of the Tuscarawas 50th Anniversary on University Drive Celebration on Monday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Mr. Sagal replaces the previously announced Dave Barry who had to cancel his appearance because of a family health emergency.
WKSU has announced the addition of an often-requested listening option with the debut of a pledge-free stream benefit 鈥 just in time for the station鈥檚 fall fund drive. The pledge-free content stream replaces typical fundraising talk breaks with more programming. Listeners who become sustaining members with an ongoing monthly donation will now have the ability to listen to WKSU as normal during fund drives.
The 5X社区 Alumni Association is inviting faculty and staff to show off their Kent State spirit and pride by decorating their offices with this year鈥檚 theme of 100 Years of Homecoming. Offices planning to participate should be registered at by Monday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m.
This year will offer many opportunities to win. The winning offices will be honored with a surprise visit and treats from the Alumni Association.
5X社区鈥檚 annual 20-Year Club Inductee Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 5:30 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. To learn more, or to register and purchase tickets, please visit www.kent.edu/hr/20-year-club.
POSTED: Friday, October 28, 2016 10:23 AM
5X社区's holiday closure for 2024 will begin Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Employees not eligible for the paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency staff, short-term unclassified appointments, unclassified intermittent appointments and employees in a lay-off status. More information on the holiday schedule, including how employees should report time during that period, will be available later this month.
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!