September 2025 Wellness Newsletter

Faculty & Staff Wellness Updates

CAPTRUST: Financial Wellness

Kent State believes in helping our employees make the most of their compensation and benefits package. To help you build a solid financial future, we have hired CAPTRUST as a resource to help you with these important decisions. Make an appointment by visiting the CAPTRUST website or calling 1-800-967-9948.

"The CAPTRUST financial advisor was very knowledgeable and helped me kickstart my savings plans all while assuring me I am on the right track. I feel other advisors make you feel so small and behind, but I got off my CAPTRUST call feeling great about where I am financially." - a Kent State employee like you!

 

Mobile Mammograms

Mobile Mammograms are coming back to Kent Campus Sept. 29 - Oct. 2, and registration is open now!

As part of our employee wellness initiative the Employee Wellness and Health Promotion office is pleased to sponsor on-site 3D mammography screenings.

Click here for registration instructions.

 

Delicious and Healthy Fall Recipe

Spaghetti Squash Noodle Bowls

Want more heart-healthy recipes? Explore this list curated by the American Heart Association.

 

Kent State SPIN Tour

Thanks to everyone who came out for our SPIN tour of Kent Campus on Aug. 26!

We're scheduling more SPIN tour dates so be on the lookout. You'll love getting to see Kent Campus on wheels.

August 26 Spin Tour attendees.

 

2026 Tier 1 Starts Sept. 1

We're excited to begin the 2026 Wellness cycle! Complete consent waiver, health risk assessment and biometric screening to complete Tier 1 for 2026. Register today on the BeWell portal.

 

Strolls for the Soul

We're excited to announce the next two Stroll for the Soul sessions. Join us for some movement around campus and a lesson on:

Grounds - Sept. 30 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Architecture - Oct. 9 10-11 a.m.

If you are interested in leading a Stroll for the Soul, please reach out to wellness@kent.edu.

 

Open Enrollment Biometric Screenings and Benefits Fairs

Biometric screenings have been scheduled for Kent and Regional Campuses. Learn more about screenings here and be sure to register on the BeWell portal.

 

More Upcoming Wellness Events

Sept. 2

Webinar: Strength Training at any Age

Learn how and why strength training can improve health and function at any age.

Sept. 8

Mindful Monday with Daron

Join Mindfulness Coach Daron Larson for a short mindfulness meditation exercise at the beginning of each month.

Sept. 8 - Oct. 5

White Out for Wellness Challenge

Pay attention to the amount of added sugar,

white carbohydrates and sodium in your diet.

Sept. 17

Webinar: Cold, Flu and Germs

Learn how to identify and avoid colds, flus and other seasonal germs.

Sept. 23

Webinar - Exercise as Preventative Medicine

Join Madison Massey as she discusses general guidelines for exercise, how exercise can prevent disease and why it is important to stay active.

View Full Wellness Calendar

For questions related to wellness offerings for Kent State faculty and staff, please contact the Employee Wellness office at 330-672-8348 or wellness@kent.edu.

Sincerely,

Madison Massey

Coordinator, Employee Wellness

Division of People, Culture and Belonging

POSTED: Friday, August 29, 2025 10:45 AM
Updated: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 10:54 AM