Employees are encouraged to attend the Open Enrollment and Wellness Fairs held on all Kent State University campuses. Each fair will include information about 2018 healthcare plan offerings and information on how all full-time, benefits-eligible employees can earn up to $300 in wellness rewards by participating in a variety of healthy lifestyle activities. In addition, representatives from Medical Mutual, Anthem, CVS Caremark, IMPACT Solutions, Be Well Solutions, PNC Bank and several other partners will be available at each campus fair. The Open Enrollment...

Kent State University is excited to present the Fall Employee Wellness Speaker Series: Reigniting Your Light. The series kicked off on Sept. 26, and there are two more upcoming topics. We hope that you will join us for these remaining presentations:  Oct. 10 – Laurel Greene Kaiser, LISW, will discuss the role of resiliency in all aspects of life and how we can become more resilient at any age. Ms. Kaiser also will share how improved resiliency helps one to develop greater optimism, confidence and motivation. Register for in-person session Register...

It's that time of year again! As part of the Wellness Your Way employee incentive program, all full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to attend an on-site health screening (you do not have to be covered by the university-sponsored health plan to take advantage of this on-site service). Screenings conducted between Sept. 27, 2017, and April 30, 2018, will go toward the employee Tier One requirement for 2018 incentives, putting you well on your way toward your first $150, which will be paid out in February 2018.  Remaining Onsite Screening Dates and Registration If yo...

Join us for the fall disc golf clinics. Each clinic will provide information and skills on how to play disc golf on Kent State University's 18-hole disc golf course at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.  The rules of disc golf will be discussed, and participants will go through an orientation of the course before practicing. Discs will be available for free rental, and approximately three holes will be played to work on long-distance, mid-range and putting shots. Times will vary to optimize opportunity for various schedules. You will find some clinics starting at 12:...

Kent State University's Office of International Student Affairs welcomed new international students enrolled this academic year by organizing airport pickups. Kent State volunteers greeted the new students and helped them move into their new homes.                      ...

Familiar Face Marji Wachowiak Lecturer The Fashion School Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Lecturer specializing in the business of fashion WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: January 2011 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Fashion industry professional, worked for major retailers such as Macy’s, Target and Limited brands LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The students’ energy and talent ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: One of the best fashion schools in the country living daily by our mission: "Inspiring Creative and Resourceful F...