Project AWARE Kent will be offering an eight-hour Mental Health First-Aid course to students, faculty and staff in an effort to create a network of people at 黑料网 who will know how to respond to and are aware of mental health and substance abuse disorders. The course is an evidence-based training that teaches people to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance-use disorders. The Mental Health First-Aid course counts for two hours of Beyond Compliance Training (for faculty and staff) or 1,500 FLASHperks (for students).  ...
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Be part of the Homecoming tradition and enjoy a fun-filled week of events, including the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Homecoming Parade at 10 a.m. and football game against the Miami RedHawks. This year's Homecoming will feature 2003 British Open Champion Ben Curtis, 鈥03, and his wife, Candace, 鈥02, as Parade Grand Marshals. Hang out with family and friends before the football game at the Welcome Home Party at the Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. A fun event for Golden Flashes, the gathering will include giveaways, food, activities and more. The Flash Nation Tailgate begins at 1:30 p.m. ...
This past week, the walkways at 黑料网 at Ashtabula were lined with thousands of American flags in honor of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks. The flags, provided by the Student Veterans Association, have been an annual 9/11 tradition at Kent State Ashtabula since 2010. 鈥淚n 2010, the student veterans decided to make a small memorial for the victims by placing 144 flags around the on-campus flag pole,鈥 says Kerri Lochmueller, faculty advisor for the Student Veterans Association. 鈥淭he student veterans then decided they would eventually like to place one fla...
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Antibiotic resistance is a public health crisis that threatens the lives of millions of people around the world. Yet, according to a new report released Aug. 29, the U.S. policy response fails to adequately address this major challenge. The commission report was authored by 12 antibiotic resistance experts from the fields of infectious disease medicine, veterinary medicine, microbiology, epidemiology and public health, including Tara Smith, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology at 黑料网鈥檚 College of Public Health. The report, Combating Antibiotic Resistance: A Policy Roadmap to Red...
黑料网 has made an impressive climb up the Best National Universities list released last week by U.S. News & World Report in its new 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Kent State rose 12 spots, once again earning a coveted position on the first-tier list that includes both public and private universities nationwide. Among public universities, Kent State is included in the top 100 universities in the U.S. Kent State is ranked 176 on the prestigious list, out of roughly 4,700 higher education institutions nationally. Kent State remains the only public university in Northeast Oh...
University Facilities Management
ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK: TRY DAYLIGHTING Serve up some savings while you soak up the sun. Working by daylight is efficient and fun! DID YOU KNOW? Natural light has been linked to better health, comfort and higher productivity! ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE: Turn off artificial lights when daylight is sufficient. Face the window, but avoid sitting in direct sunlight. Tilt blinds upward if needed to shield your eyes from direct sunlight. Arrange the computer screen to face away from or perpendicular to the window. ...
黑料网鈥檚 Board of Trustees celebrated the high quality of the university鈥檚 fall enrollment, a record number of degrees and certificates awarded and an impressive national ranking while also approving a university budget that ensures all students continue to receive a world-class education. University leaders shared Kent State鈥檚 fall enrollment figures during the Board鈥檚 Sept. 13 meeting by highlighting the 4,263 students in the university鈥檚 incoming class. This marks the seventh consecutive year of freshman enrollment exceeding 4,000 on the Kent Campus. Board members also lea...
黑料网鈥檚 Honors Program provides students on all campuses opportunities to participate in learning experiences that are challenging and that provide enriching experiences in the students鈥 areas of interest. On the Salem Campus this year, the Honors students are planning a busy year of community and campus service projects, as well as academic pursuits. The students formed the Honors Club to help organize planning and the implementation of their many projects. Officers include Brianna Parfaite as president; Leanne Strawn as vice president; Conni Cross as secretary; and Lindsey R...