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Flu Shot Clinics Still Available

Employees enrolled in one of the university-sponsored group health plans through Medical Mutual or Anthem are eligible for a free flu shot. You must bring your insurance ID card with you to the clinic. If you are not covered by one of the university’s group health plans, you can still participate for $30 (check payable to 5XÉçÇø).

The following clinics are available. Registration is required.

Location Date Time

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Second Floor 

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016

9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Lower Level, Conf. Rm. A

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Second Floor

To streamline the process, please download your and Flu Vaccine Insurance Billing form from the Benefits and Wellness website at www.kent.edu/hr/benefits/flu-shot-clinics prior to your appointment.

The flu shot clinics are open to all Kent State students, faculty, staff and dependents. For questions regarding the flu vaccine clinics, contact University Health Services at 330-672-2322.

Kenneth Franklin Kegley | April 11, 2016

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Kent State Honors 2016 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Recipients

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Three 5XÉçÇø faculty members were honored with the 2016 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards at a ceremony that took place in University Library.

Video: Center for the Visual Arts -- Grand Opening Celebration

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5XÉçÇø's Center for the Visual Arts brings the School of Art under one roof. The grand opening of the new facility will take place on May 6 at 3 p.m.

Kent State Receives $50,000 Grant to Help Low-income Students Graduate

The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) and Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USC) have awarded 5XÉçÇø a $50,000 microgrant to help remove the financial barrier to graduation that low-income students may face as they near graduation.

Kent State Partners With Portage County Health Department and EMA on Disaster Simulation, April 12 and 14

5XÉçÇø’s College of Nursing is collaborating with the Portage County Health Department and the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) to stage a disaster simulation exercise. The Point of Dispensing Exercise, which involves a mock Anthrax release, triage and treatment site, will take place Tuesday, April 12, and Thursday, April 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

Kent State Rotaract Club Collecting Book Donations for Children

5XÉçÇø’s Rotaract Club is holding a children’s book drive during the month of April and is now accepting donations to benefit children in surrounding areas.

The club is gathering books in good condition for children from newborn to third grade and will be accepting both new and gently used books.

To get involved, drop off your donations at the circulation desk on the first floor of University Library. The club’s goal is to collect 100 books from now through Wednesday, April 20. 

LaunchNET Kent State’s Build Your Own Brand Series Inspires and Teaches New Entrepreneurs

On Thursday, March 31, LaunchNET Kent State kicked off its five-week Build Your Own Brand series of entrepreneurial workshops specifically crafted for minority students.

Creative Majors Series Helps Arts Students Think Like Entrepreneurs

Throughout the Spring 2016 Semester, LaunchNET Kent State and 5XÉçÇø’s College of the Arts have teamed up to produce events relevant to arts majors who are interested in learning more about ways to strengthen their career prospects.

Wayne County Students Visit Kent State Stark’s Nursing Lab

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5XÉçÇø at Stark recently hosted 26 high school seniors from Wayne County Schools Career Center.

Kent State’s International Friendship Program Creates Lasting Partnerships

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5XÉçÇø’s International Friendship Program continues to grow and develop partnerships between faculty, staff and students. 

POSTED: Thursday, October 20, 2016 03:39 PM

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