eInside - Week of Aug. 29, 2016
![Kent State University students take notes during a classroom lecture.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Class_0.jpg?VersionId=T8HvZnth4GVKW0ZnvhLVhjUQgxIHqJck&h=ec98a0f6&itok=xhS5UuKN)
Kent State University President Beverly Warren recently presented 14 Kent State faculty members with the President’s Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition.
News Briefs
![Kent State of Wellness will foster a culture of health and wellness for students and employees at all Kent State campuses.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILESHealthyCampus1.jpg?VersionId=rW4fCEpQskb_5tzxzN8A5jruzhxaIvci&h=ec98a0f6&itok=XPIkTKRr)
In line with Kent State University’s vision to make the health of its community members a priority, the university’s healthy campus initiative, Kent State of Wellness, will foster a culture of health and wellness for students and employees at all Kent State campuses.
![Pictured is an aerial view of the beautiful Kent Campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-Backtoschool.jpg?VersionId=pvKKeQFLcTrYXQasWBhGZGG1jv9UDIKq&h=ec98a0f6&itok=CVfvpWuI)
Kent State University and downtown Kent prepare to welcome new and returning students for the fall semester!
![Pictured from left to right are Mary Southards, Chrissy Kauth, Lada Gibson-Shreve, Ph.D., Denise Seachrist, Ph.D., Deb Shelestak, Ph.D., Para Jones, Ph.D., Beverly Mayle, Shari Shiepis and A. Bathi Kasturiarachi, Ph.D.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONALNursingAgreement.jpg?VersionId=Dtf7zs7IME_2LP9dF_I4NR_Evqn.rZ4i&h=ec98a0f6&itok=YdZXHK77)
Beginning fall 2016, Stark State College students with an Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) and their state license can earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree at Kent State University at Stark through an articulation agreement signed this summer.
![Kent State University students grab a meal at a campus dining location.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPFEATUREDiningHall1.jpg?VersionId=87A2nb4mzw3RrvcAzOtVb61XI67ODOz3&h=ec98a0f6&itok=f30acZ9x)
Kent State University’s Dining Services has partnered with Tapingo to enable students, faculty and staff to order their meals online, pay electronically via their meal plan or credit card and request a pickup time.
Familiar Face
Brian hellwig
Assistant Director, Residential Communities
Department of Residence Services
Kent Campus
In This Issue
Employee Anniversaries
Warren, Richard W. — 35 years
Parsons, Jacqueline — 35 years
Mcloughlin, Caven S. — 35 years