What is the 2016/2017 holiday schedule?

Kent State University’s holiday shutdown for 2016 will begin Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. In addition, the university will close Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, through Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. All offices will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.

Pay Dates:
The semi-monthly and bi-weekly pays will both occur on Dec. 22, 2016. The January 2017 pays will occur on the following dates:

  • Bi-weekly, Jan. 6 and Jan. 20, 2017
  • Semi-weekly, Jan. 13 and Jan. 31, 2017
POSTED: Friday, August 5, 2016 08:43 AM
UPDATED: Friday, July 26, 2024 09:42 AM

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.

Dear Kent State University Faculty and Staff,

Kent State has made a minor revision to its winter closure schedule for the current year. The university will close as previously scheduled on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at 10:30 p.m., with offices now set to re-open on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

As a reminder:

Faculty & Staff Wellness Updates

Reminder: Changes Coming to 2026 Wellness Rewards

You asked, we delivered! We are pleased to announce some big changes coming to the Wellness Rewards program: