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Students walking around Kent Student Center; text overlaid that says: Equal Access

The Equal Access and the Office of Compliance, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EOAA) are pleased to announce “Managing My Disability as a Kent State Employee,” a new training designed to empower and educate those with disabilities. Employee sessions are designed to educate employees as well as their supervisors and managers on the university’s employee accommodation process. Select a session below  to register for “Managing My Disability as a Kent State Employee.” Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – noon Friday, Apr. 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – noon Click here to learn m...

Pen sitting on top of a W2 form

W2s are now available to all employees who opted into electronic tax forms. They can be found in Flashline using the following steps: Enter the Employee Dashboard Find the “Top Employee Resources” box Select “Tax Forms” Employees who have not opted for electronic forms will have their W2 mailed to their permanent home address on Monday, Jan. 30. Tax Resources The following resources are also available by clicking “Tax Forms” from the Employee Dashboard.   W4 Tax Exemptions or Allowances (use for federal taxes) Ohio State Tax Exemptions or Allowances Additional...

Text that reads: Wellness Your Way

Human Resources announces additional “Know Your Numbers” biometric screenings on Feb. 8 and Feb. 21 in Heer Hall Room 107, Kent Campus. There are appointments from 7:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Times are filling up quickly so register today!  All full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to "make yourself and your health a priority" as part of the Wellness Your Way rewards program. This is a great way to take advantage of the robust benefits and wellness offerings we provide and earn $300 along the way. Learn more about the Wellness Your Way Rewards Program&...

Flight Team

Congratulations are in order for the Â鶹´«Ă˝ Precision Flight Team! On January 20th, the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) announced that Kent State was among 30 flight schools across the country receiving an invitation to the 2023 National Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) hosted in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in May.  Prior to this announcement, the team attended the NIFA SAFECON in October. This competition was held at Bowling Green State University, at the Wood County Regional Airport. Kent State competes in Region III, which includes flight sc...

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Yellow background with text that reads: Martin Luther King, Jr. Calendar of Commemorative Events

The university’s Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events Planning Committee is welcoming university divisions, departments and student organizations to submit programming scheduled between Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2023, to the University Events Calendar. Be sure to select "signature program" and then select "MLK." To see the complete, up-to-date calendar, visit the MLK program planning guide. In addition, tickets are now available for the annual MLK celebration, which will take place on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. This ticketed event is free ...

Kent State earth sciences professor offers answers to questions about electric vehicles.

"EVs are efficient, clean, inexpensive to operate, and better for the environment overall than fossil fuels," said Joseph Ortiz. Ortiz, a professor in Â鶹´«Ă˝'s Department of Earth Sciences, recognizes that people have many questions about electric vehicles. He spoke about the things that someone would want to know if they were considering purchasing a new EV.  "How far can you drive in an EV? How do you charge your EV? Are there places to charge your EV away from home on a long trip? What financial incentives are there to buy an EV? How do you measure the efficiency o...

2023 Scholastic Art Exhibition

Â鶹´«Ă˝ at Stark is host to the 2023 Northeast Central Ohio Scholastic Art Exhibit and Awards Ceremony. 2023 Scholastic Art Exhibition Jan. 17 - Feb. 1, 2023 Fine Arts Building Kent State Stark is closed Jan. 16. The exhibition features artwork from middle and high school students, representing districts in Stark, Summit, Portage, Wayne, Tuscarawas and Medina counties. Kent State Stark is impressed by the talent of the students who submitted their artwork. Stop by to view an impressive exhibition of Gold and Silver key winners. EXHIBIT HOURS: Monday - ...

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Plate and silverware with text overlaid that reads: FAST Plan

Sign up for your FAST Meal Plan (Faculty and Staff Tailored Meal Plan) between Monday, Jan. 9 and Thursday, Feb. 9. Open a new account or add a minimum of $25 to an existing account to receive a FREE bag of Kent’s Signature Flash Fuel Dark Roast Coffee.  Additionally, new this year, bring your kids to dine with you. Children ages 0-5 years eat free and ages 5-10 years eat at 50% off the door price! Don’t wait to sign up at the Flash Card office or on the FAST Plan webpage.    ...

Text that reads: Wellness Your Way

All full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to "make yourself and your health a priority" as part of the Wellness Your Way rewards program. This is a great way to take advantage of the robust benefits and wellness offerings we provide and earn $300 along the way. Learn more about the Wellness Your Way Rewards Program and get started earning your $300 today! We are offering “Know Your Numbers” biometric screenings on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Heer Hall Room 107, Kent Campus. There are appointments from 7:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Times are filling up quickly so g...

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Joseph Ortiz, Ph.D., standing between two electric cars

The Office of Sustainability is pleased to announce an opportunity to learn more about sustainability while also supporting Kent State Athletics. Join Joseph Ortiz, Ph.D., professor for the Department of Earth Sciences, as he gives an informative talk on electric vehicles (EV), sustainability and the Inflation Reduction Act. This educational event will take place in the MACC Loge on Jan. 20 at 4:30 p.m., before the Men's Basketball game against Ball State. From 5:30 to 6:20 p.m., take a look at a variety of electric vehicles and chat with knowledgeable EV owners outside the MAC Center. T...

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