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December 2025/January 2026 Winter Closure Schedule

Oct 20, 2025

Kent State University's winter closure for 2025 will begin Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Employees not eligible for the paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency staff, short-term unclassified appointments, unclassified intermittent appointments and employees in a lay-off status. More information on the holiday schedule, including how employees should report time during that period, will be communicated in early December.

Self-identification portal open now

Oct 20, 2025

Everyone matters! Please consider participating in the university’s self-identification process. This process helps Kent State University understand the composition of our diversified workforce and improve accessibility, veteran representation, and disability inclusion. Between Oct. 1-31, access the confidential self-identification link through Flashline.
Join us for the 2025 Bowman Breakfast

Join us Wednesday, Oct. 29 for the Bowman Breakfast featuring a special presentation by Asad Khan, Ph.D., ’03, ’95, Chief Executive Officer of Kent Displays Inc., on the topic Rooted and Rising: A Kent State Story with Global Roots. Since its inception in 1963, this event has brought together university and city leaders to address important community issues and strengthen the partnership between Kent State and the city of Kent.
What is the purpose of the reporting line for fraud and fiscal abuse?

Oct 20, 2025

Kent State University is responsible for the stewardship of university resources and is committed to the highest standards of fiscal responsibility. The reporting line provides a formalized mechanism to communicate concerns related to fraud and fiscal abuse.
ycenter x Design Innovation: Design for Extremes

Join us for Design for Extremes, a two-day experiential workshop (Oct. 24-25, 2025) designed to take participants through the process of breaking down a complex problem, turning an idea into an actionable solution, and making a business model for it. Students (from any university), faculty, staff and community members are encouraged to participate. This year's event theme is "Prototyping for Better Futures." Free lunches will be provided during the event.
Hat giveaway this weekend

This Saturday, Coach Carney and the Golden Flashes Football team face Bowling Green and we need all faculty and staff there. This is a pivotal game in conference play and the last Saturday home game of the year! Gates open at 10:30 a.m. and kick-off is at noon. The first 2000 fans in the gates will receive a Kent State camo hat! Get your tickets today at KSUtix.com or call the ticket office at 330-672-4455. To purchase 10 or more tickets please call the ticket office and learn more about our discounted group rates.

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