Among the festivities marking the beginning of this unconventional semester, one Kent State University office is partnering with Portage County social service agencies to host a contactless food drive to collect items that will support members of campus and local communities. The Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive, organized by Kent State’s Community Engaged Learning, will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4-8 p.m. Those wishing to donate nonperishable food and toiletry items can proceed in their cars to the intersection of Lincoln Street and Hilltop Drive, near Rock...
When life gets busy and challenging, it's important to keep both the mind and body healthy with a balance of physical and restorative activity. In addition to staying physically active, the practice of meditation can improve well-being by sharpening concentration, boosting energy, and reducing stress and anxiety. The 28-day Mind/Body Challenge will help participants prioritize daily movement and add the practice of meditation to their self-care routines. Participants will earn points by tracking exercise and completing guided meditation sessions in the Wellable platform. At the end of...
With the imminent return to campus, faculty and staff can get 10 meals for $85 per semester. Try all the tasty and healthy food choices, from home-style meals to international dishes and everything in-between. Get 10 meal swipes on your Flashcard for access to Eastway Fresh Food Company or DI Dining Kitchen. All unused swipes expire at the end of the semester. Sign up in Flashline to use payroll deduction. Go to ‘Additional Employee Resources’ and click on ‘Employee Meal Plan’ on the right side of the screen. For more information, please visit the ...
In the first video, sent August 5, President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., outline the university’s plans for fall semester classes, events and activities; changes on campus; and safety procedures for students, faculty and staff. The second video was released August 12 and features epidemiologists from Kent State’s College of Public Health, Tara Smith, Ph.D., and Christopher Woolverton, Ph.D., provide answers to some of the most-asked questions about the COVID-19 virus, symptoms, transmission, the difference between isolation versus quaranti...