A unique partnership is helping to spread the “word” about migration, literally. Powerful and inspiring words are ringing throughout 11 cities in the United States, as a result of Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center joining 22 other nonprofit poetry organizations to form a Poetry Coalition. Together the coalition presented programs on the theme “Because We Come From Everything: Poetry & Migration.” The theme borrows a line from U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera’s poem, “Borderbus.” This month, the Akron Art Museum will host a poetry reading and ribbon cutt...

Beginning July 1, 2017, Kent State University will become a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus. The new policy is part of the university’s healthy campus initiative, Kent State of Wellness. It is one of the university-level initiatives in the strategic roadmap to a distinctive Kent State. “It’s who we are; we are striving to be a healthier community,” said Kim Hauge, director of employee wellness at Kent State. “We have appreciated the time since the passing of the policy last May to the actual implementation in July, as this has allotted us the time necessary to educate employees, students...

Kent State University at East Liverpool’s Wall of Fame committee announces that Brett Hartenbach is the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the late Adam Steele is being honored posthumously with the Friends of Kent State University at East Liverpool Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes Kent State graduates for their professional accomplishments and community involvement, while the Friends of Kent State University at East Liverpool Award honors individuals who work tirelessly to improve the community and support the university’s mission to provide quality educa...

Kent State University’s Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC) will host the 31st Annual Ohio Employee Ownership Conference on Friday, April 28, 2017, at the Hilton West in Fairlawn, Ohio. This year’s keynote speaker is Cindy Turcot, Chief Operating Officer of Gardener’s Supply Co. in Burlington, Vermont, the nation’s largest catalog and web marketer of gardening products. Turcot is a nationally recognized speaker on ownership culture, open book and participatory management structures. During her term as COO, she has been instrumental in growing the company to more than 275 employee owners, ...

Fixating on that proposal due by the end of the week? Fuming over a nerve-racking morning commute? Acknowledge National Stress Awareness Month by becoming familiar with the factors related to stress and how to practice stress management for a healthier and happier life. On Thursday, April 13, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., the Student Recreation and Wellness Center will host Managing Stress for a Healthier and Happier Life. This workshop will cover stress management education and finish with a meditation/mindfulness practice. Employees participating in the Wellness Your Way incentive plan also can ea...

Kent State University employees looking for easy ways to improve their fitness during the work day have a new tool. The Move Communities and Maps resource page is available for anyone looking for an accessible lunchtime route for biking, running or roller skating. The site also is intended to serve those seeking to join or add members to a walking group. The page will help connect individuals and small groups of employees who meet regularly to enjoy some physical activity. This site provides a unique opportunity for the Kent State community to create and share their own “move” communities. ...

Ergonomics is the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the working population. Join us on Friday, April 21, on the Tuscarawas Campus or on Friday, April 28, from noon-1 p.m. on the Kent Campus for this informative Lunch and Learn event.    Our presenter will be Don Head, occupational health and safety coordinator, from Kent State University’s Office of Environmental Health and Safety. Head will discuss how to make your workstation fit you through proper seating, computer monitor positioning and other factors that you experience every ...

Springtime Disc Golf is underway. Each Friday in April from 12:10-1 p.m., faculty and staff can enjoy a 50-minute lunchtime disc golf scramble on Kent State University's 18-hole Disc Golf course at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.  The program will start promptly at 12:10 p.m. in front of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. This is a fun, informal playing opportunity, in which participants can meet other faculty and staff as they play disc golf in a foursome scramble format. Scores will be kept, but all ability levels are welcome in this event designed for beginner a...