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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.

Leigh Greenfelder | Sept. 25, 2017

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Assistant Vice President, Advancement Communications
Division of Institutional Advancement
Kent Campus

Facilities Master Plan Update to Occur Oct. 2

Progress continues on the development of a comprehensive facilities master plan for 5XÉçÇø. Representatives from SmithGroupJJR, the consultant selected for development of the master plan, will provide an update on the planning process and share emerging themes of the plan at two open sessions on Monday, Oct. 2. 

Game Day Challenge to Reduce Waste Set for Sept. 30

The 5XÉçÇø Office of Sustainability will participate in the stadium waste reduction and recycling competition during the Sept. 30 football game against the University at Buffalo at 3:30 p.m. at Dix Stadium.

The national competition between other colleges and universities is an initiative to promote waste reduction and recycling at home football and basketball games. Schools track the waste and recycling that day and report it to the national Game Day Challenge officials.

Kent State’s Women’s Center Offers Mammogram Screenings, Oct. 9-12

The 5XÉçÇø Women’s Center will offer digital mammogram screenings to qualified Kent State employees, spouses and students on Oct. 9-12. The mammograms will be held at DeWeese Health Center, Room 135, on the Kent Campus.

Each participant’s health insurance will be billed, or participants may choose to self-pay.

A complete screening will take approximately 15 minutes and will be provided by Women’s Diagnostic Center, which will use upgraded digital technology.

Energy Tip of the Week: Report Temperature Imbalance

Report a room that is too cold or too hot, to maintain the balance without wasting watts.Report temperature imbalance.

Important Information About Final Grading of Fall 2017 First 5 Weeks (POT F1) Classes

Online final grading for fall 2017 First 5 Weeks (F1) begins Thursday, Sept. 28, via FlashFAST. Grading also is now available for any fall 2017 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Any final grades for fall 2017 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These fall 2017 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, Oct. 5.

5XÉçÇø Airport Receives Animal Heroes Award at PAWSibility Ball

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The 5XÉçÇø Airport received the Animal Heroes Award for its Props 4 Paws pet food drive, which supports the Portage Animal Protection League and the Summit County Humane Society.

The 5XÉçÇø Airport received the Animal Heroes Award, along with certificates from the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives, at the 2017 Summit County Humane PAWSibility Ball for its Props 4 Paws pet food drive.

Video: Kent State Unveils New Integrated Sciences Building

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Kent State recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Integrated Sciences Building.

The 5XÉçÇø community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art Integrated Sciences Building on Sept. 15.

Local Military Family Presents Kent State Trumbull With American Flag Flown During Combat Mission

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Members of the 5XÉçÇø at Trumbull community gather for the flag presentation by the Eckenrode family.

5XÉçÇø at Trumbull was presented with the U.S. flag, "Old Glory," for its commitment to serving military personnel.

Kent State to Celebrate New Space for LGBTQ Student Center

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5XÉçÇø's newly renovated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Student Center will hold its grand reopening celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m.

5XÉçÇø will celebrate its newly renovated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Student Center on Wednesday, Sept. 27.

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

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