Employee Appreciation Day Coming Soon

Mark your calendars. We are looking forward to seeing you.

Kent State University’s annual Employee Appreciation Day will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom. A special evening event will be held for second- and third-shift workers from 10-11:30 p.m.

Registration opens Aug. 3. Register by Sept. 2 and you will be eligible to win prizes. Share in the fun and enjoy complimentary food, good music, Zumba demos, competitions and much more.

Register to attend the 11 a.m.-2 p.m. event

Register to attend the 10-11:30 p.m. event

And do not forget your blue and gold. The “Spirit Patrol” will hand out prizes for employees showing their Kent State pride. For all you do, this event is for you.

See you there!

POSTED: Friday, July 29, 2016 09:02 AM
UPDATED: Friday, July 26, 2024 09:42 AM

Dear Colleagues:

Important Reminder About Your 2025 FSA Funds

If you still have money remaining in your 2025 Flexible Spending Account (FSA), be sure to use it soon to avoid losing those funds.

  • You have until March 15, 2026, to incur eligible expenses using your remaining 2025 FSA balance.
  • You must submit all claims for those expenses by June 30, 2026.

Eligible expenses may include deductibles, copays, eyeglasses, dental treatments, and other qualified healthcare costs not covered by your medical plan.

2026 Performance Reviews Open Now

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to launch the 2026 Performance Management Review Cycle for classified and unclassified employees. Performance management is intended to create an ongoing dialogue for supervisors and employees to review job duties, assess job performance, discuss career goals and more.

Faculty & Staff Wellness Updates

National Wear Red Day

Save the date: Feb. 6 is National Wear Red Day. Don't forget to wear red, and to submit your heart health spirit pictures to wellness@kent.edu to earn 10 Tier 2 points.

See complete details here.