Kent State University at Salem recently held its annual awards ceremony, during which students were recognized for their scholastic achievements. Also, during the event, The Marion G. Resch Foundation received the 2024 Friends of the Campus award, the highest honor presented annually to non-students.The annual award recognizes community members and businesses that support increasing access to higher education in Salem and surrounding communities. The Resch Foundation and the Kent State Salem Campus have a long-standing partnership that supports the Rising Scholars program in Columbiana County....
A small group of nursing students took on a project with big results this semester: stocking Flash’s Food Pantry on the East Liverpool Campus. The students began a campaign this semester to collect non-perishable food items, as well as personal hygiene items, and it was a total success. The shelves of the pantry are now filled with canned goods, cereal, rice, noodles, tuna, peanut butter, pancake mix, shampoo, soap, laundry detergent, baby food and much more.Located on the basement floor of Purinton Hall, directly across from the elevator, Flash’s Food Pantry serves as a resource fo...
Meet and Greet Faculty Ombuds
We are pleased to announce the opening of the Office of the Faculty Ombudsperson at Kent State University. The Faculty Ombuds, Shannon Driscoll, provides a safe, informal and confidential environment where faculty can discuss workplace concerns and challenges and consider possible strategies and solutions. The Ombuds will be hosting a virtual “Meet and Greet” on Thursday, May 9 from 2-3 p.m. for any faculty who wish to log on and say hello and learn more about how the faculty ombuds can support them.
Presentation about the current state of cryptocurrency
Kent State University Retirees' Association (KSURA) invites you to attend a presentation entitled The Crypto Conundrum - Breaking Down Bitcoin Basics, to be delivered by David Pelleg of Kent State University’s Finance Department on Wednesday, May 15 from 3-5 p.m. It will cover Bitcoin's history, blockchain technology, and the decentralized control of cryptocurrencies. This session is open to the general public.
Employee Wellness announces SPIN scooter tours
Employee Wellness is pleased to announce that wellness partner SPIN will be providing scooter tours of Kent Campus this summer. Tours are open to all employees. Space is limited so secure your spot today! Check out the Wellness Event Calendar to see all upcoming SPIN Scooter tours and other employee wellness events.
Elevate Your Cyber IQ: Two-Step and Multifactor Authentication
Security isn't just a concern for the tech savvy among us. It matters to everyone with a digital footprint. Two-Step and Multifactor Authentication are great ways to ensure that your accounts remain safe, and that you are the only person accessing your services. In this month's episode of Elevate Your Cyber IQ, we cover the basics and provide some best practices on using these tools to safeguard your accounts.
Winner of the Kent State University Distinguished Advisor Award
University Advising and Kent Academic Advising Support and Advising Association (KASADA) are pleased to announce the 2024 inaugural award winner of Kent State University’s prestigious Distinguished Advising Award – Melissa Fenn! Melissa is a Senior Advisor II in the College of Nursing and has been an advising professional for 24 years, 16 of which have been at Kent State. She works specifically with honors students and assists in-program students through to graduation. Please join us in congratulating Melissa!