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Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s annual Veterans Day observance will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s annual Veterans Day observance will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ to Honor Veterans on Nov. 9

Â鶹ÊÓƵ will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza.

The outdoor program, Honoring All Who Serve, will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs, remarks from Â鶹ÊÓƵ President Beverly Warren and guest speakers. Retired Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Gainer, who currently serves as president of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Veterans Club, will be the guest speaker.

All are invited to come and pay tribute to America’s veterans. A special invitation is extended to Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty, staff, students and community members who are veterans, active service members or who have family members in the military.

A reception in the Kent Student Center Kiva lobby will follow the brief program. In the event of inclement weather, the rain location will be the Kent Student Center Kiva.

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Media Contacts:
Joshua Rider, jrider@kent.edu, 330-672-0510
Emily Vincent, evincen2@kent.edu, 330-672-8595

Connecting Students to the Past

Western Reserve Historical Society and Â鶹ÊÓƵ have announced a cooperation agreement enabling unique access and real-world experiences for students and faculty in the Department of History. Â鶹ÊÓƵ students will gain access to archival research materials for research projects, internships and jobs as well as research assistantships for graduate level students.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Jackson State University: Campuses Connected by Tragedy and Transformation

Â鶹ÊÓƵ students who traveled to Jackson State University during an alternative winter break trip had in-depth, hands-on exposure to survivors of the May 15, 1970, police shooting, which killed two people; the youngest Freedom Rider, Hezekiah Watkins; and the home of Myrlie and Medgar Evers, a National Monument.

Residents of Eastway/Korb, Stopher/Johnson and All Centennial Halls Monitor Your Health to Stop COVID-19 Spread

Dear Â鶹ÊÓƵ Student,

This email is to inform you that wastewater samples taken from your residence hall continue to show a significant increase in the COVID-19 virus.

Monitor Your Health to Stop COVID-19 Spread

Dear Â鶹ÊÓƵ Student,

This email is to inform you that wastewater samples taken from your residence hall show a significant increase in the COVID-19 virus.

Greater Cleveland’s LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Launches March 2023

A groundbreaking interorganizational initiative led by Â鶹ÊÓƵ's College of Public Health aims to identify and address the most pressing needs of the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Cleveland.

International Student Finds Â鶹ÊÓƵ Engineering Program Too Good to Pass Up

Franck Steve Guepjop Fotso of Cameroon, Africa, chose to attend Â鶹ÊÓƵ because of its impressive engineering curriculum, which matched his career aspirations and had a robust program for international students, at an affordable price that fit into the family budget. 

Â鶹ÊÓƵ vs. Akron Comes Down to Fierce Competition and a Wagon Wheel

Don't miss it when the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Golden Flashes play arch rival the Akron Zips on Feb. 3 for the contest. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. at Akron’s James A. Rhodes Arena. The game will air on ESPNU. 

Monitor Your Health to Stop COVID-19 Spread

Dear Â鶹ÊÓƵ Student,

This email is to inform you that wastewater samples taken from your residence hall continue to show a significant increase in the COVID-19 virus.

What Does This Mean?

Discoveries of Vandalism

Dear Members of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Community,

Our return from winter break has offered many positive opportunities to reconnect with one another across all of our campuses. I hope you are recharged for a strong semester ahead.

I’m writing to share with you that some acts of vandalism were recently discovered on our Kent Campus, and that the damage included defacement of public art installations and a restroom, in part, with the use of racist words.

Best of the Best: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Among 2023 Best Online Programs

U.S. News & World Report has named five Â鶹ÊÓƵ programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2023.

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2024-2025 December/January Holiday Schedule

Â鶹ÊÓƵ's holiday closure for 2024 will begin Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Employees not eligible for the paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency staff, short-term unclassified appointments, unclassified intermittent appointments and employees in a lay-off status. More information on the holiday schedule, including how employees should report time during that period, will be available later this month.

Religious and Spiritual Accommodations Allow Students Time to Celebrate Other Religious Holidays

Testing Your Faith Act (H.B. 353) was enacted in the Spring 2023 semester. In ordinance with this bill, Â鶹ÊÓƵ created a new administrative policy for religious and spiritual accommodations. This administrative policy allows students to report up to three days of unexcused absences to participate in religious holidays or community-held events in alignment with their spirituality.

Main Street Kent Brings Educator Appreciation Weekend to Kent Nov. 17-19

Kent businesses, with the help of Main Street Kent, have created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Simply show your school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Explore participating businesses and special offers!

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2024-2025 December/January Holiday Schedule

Â鶹ÊÓƵ's holiday closure for 2024 will begin Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Employees not eligible for the paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency staff, short-term unclassified appointments, unclassified intermittent appointments and employees in a lay-off status. More information on the holiday schedule, including how employees should report time during that period, will be available later this month.

Religious and Spiritual Accommodations Allow Students Time to Celebrate Other Religious Holidays

Testing Your Faith Act (H.B. 353) was enacted in the Spring 2023 semester. In ordinance with this bill, Â鶹ÊÓƵ created a new administrative policy for religious and spiritual accommodations. This administrative policy allows students to report up to three days of unexcused absences to participate in religious holidays or community-held events in alignment with their spirituality.

Main Street Kent Brings Educator Appreciation Weekend to Kent Nov. 17-19

Kent businesses, with the help of Main Street Kent, have created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Simply show your school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Explore participating businesses and special offers!

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