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2025 Performance Management Review Cycle

As we approach the end of the 2025 Performance Management Review Cycle, we would like to remind supervisors to schedule your one-on-one meetings with members of your teams if you have not already done so. Additionally, please ensure that all evaluation steps are completed by Tuesday, August 5, 2025. If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Talent Management or Employee and Labor Relations at performance@kent.edu.

Town & Gown Tidbit: Main Street Kent -What's it all about?

Main Street Kent is a non-profit organization dedicated to making downtown Kent a fun, vibrant and thriving community through beautification and public art projects, year-round festivals and programming. With two staff members and hundreds of volunteers, this organization is a driving force for small business support and community building.
Kent State Hits the High Notes in “Blind Injustice”

Jun 30, 2025

For decades, Kent State University’s College of the Arts has worked collaboratively with local businesses, groups and programs to bring the arts to the community. This year, Kent State’s Glauser School of Music had the unique opportunity to partner with Chagrin Arts in bringing to life a new opera, “Blind Injustice.” Partnerships, such as this one, help strengthen the College of the Arts’ relationship in local communities and provide unmatched opportunities for students and alumni.
Volunteers needed: Move-in golf cart drivers

Help us roll out the red carpet for our newest community members! We’re looking for friendly volunteers to drive golf carts during the Kent Campus First-Year Student Move-In on August 13 and 14. You'll be transporting students and their families from long-term parking to the residence halls—a simple but impactful way to offer a warm welcome to campus. Shifts are available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sign up for as many as you'd like. Golf cart certification is required (easy instructions are included).

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