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�鶹��ý has installed a new scrolling sign in the American Sign Language (ASL) lab, located in 317 Satterfield Hall, to help notify deaf students, faculty, staff and visitors of emergency situations. Kent State Police Officer Jeff Futo says the sign is intended to help improve the university’s mass notification system (MNS), a phone-based system that sends voice messages through university phones, fire and public-address speaker systems to alert students, faculty and staff on campus in the event of an emergency. “We wanted students who weren’t able to hear the MNS notifications...

In an effort to serve more people and offer healthier options, the pantry at the Women’s Center has extended its hours on Wednesday and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is offering fresh produce and bread. The pantry collects donations of nonperishable food items, feminine and personal care products, diapers and more. These items are made available for any �鶹��ý student, staff or faculty member with a valid Kent State ID. On Thursdays, the pantry also has various fresh items such as fruits and vegetables, bread and premade sandwiches. These products are avail...

Recent �鶹��ý at Ashtabula graduate Courtney McCartney, ‘16, set a university-wide record by receiving the highest score that is reported by Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy on the national physical therapy exam for physical therapist assistants (NPTE-PTA). The NPTE-PTA is a four-hour, 200 multiple-choice question exam that is broken down in to four, 50-question sections. The exam is designed to test entry-level knowledge after graduating from an accredited PTA program, covering topics such as physical therapy data collection, diseases and conditions that i...

Feng-Ru Sheu, Ph.D., University Libraries, and Yin Zhang, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, (along with a visiting scholar) won the 2017 ALISE/Bohdan S. Wynar Research Paper Competition at the ALISE Annual Conference with their research paper “Understanding Twitter Use by Major LIS Professional Organisations in the U.S.” ...

�鶹��ý will again participate in the On the Move Challenge, a 12-week, national corporate competition. This physical activity challenge is like no other in that the points you earn as an individual will get your team, Team Kent State, one step closer to a designation as one of the most active employers in the country. Last year, we finished 29th in this national competition. In 2017, we can move up that leader board. All full- and part-time employees who register for On the Move Challenge will engage in real time. The platform provides live interaction so participan...

Celebrate National Agriculture Day and National Nutrition Month by cultivating your own delicious produce. This presentation to be held on Thursday, March 16, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. will help prepare participants, even those without a green thumb, to create their own home gardens. This DIY project will provide a return on investment both financially and healthfully. This workshop will open with an introduction followed by a seasonally based presentation and close with questions and answers facilitated by presenter Luc LaBonte from the Department of Recreation...

As a reminder, an invitation to take the The Chronicle of Higher Education’s "Great Colleges to Work For" survey will be distributed to a random selection of our employees. The deadline to complete the survey is April 7. Whether or not our institution is recognized, we can learn from the feedback and make improvements for our future. Everyone’s participation is encouraged and appreciated. A high response rate helps ensure an accurate representation of our community. For more information, contact Susan Perry, assistant provost for accreditation, assessment and learning, at sperry31@kent.e...

The spring issue of HR News Flash, the division’s quarterly newsletter, is available. Check it out for the latest employee news and information, including: Photos from HR’s efforts as part of the #KentStateUnited initiative New faces and news from training and development Photos from HR’s night at the loge Dates for the return of KSU for You at Regional Campuses Courtside news and pics from the men’s open basketball practice, and of course, Blue and Gold(en) opportunities to support KSU and You Access the summer 2016 newsletter  ...

Renée DeLuca Dolan, founder and president of Contempo Communications, publisher of Cleveland Business Connects (CBC) Magazine and alumna of �鶹��ý, is the recipient of the 2017 Spirit of Women in Business Award. Each year, the Spirit of Women in Business Award honors a Kent State business alumna who excels in her profession, paving the way for women in business.  DeLuca Dolan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in telecommunications from Kent State. She is a member of the Kent State College of Business Administration Advisory Board and serves as co-presenting sponsor of the H...