A national display of costume and set designs from productions of Mozart鈥檚 "The Magic Flute" was organized in collaboration with the Kent State University Museum and will soon be on its way to the Kent Campus. Hyperallergic.com reports that Magical Designs for Mozart鈥檚 Magic Flute at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in Lincoln Center includes costumes, props and more from 18 productions of the opera. The exhibit is organized in collaboration with the Kent State University Museum. After the exhibition closes this August...
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Kent State University employees are invited to participate in the next annual health screening to be held on Aug. 2, 16 and 25, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Be Well Solutions, Kent State鈥檚 wellness partner, will again offer the onsite health screenings to all full-time, benefits-eligible employees. The August screenings will take place in Heer Hall, Room 107, on the Kent Campus. Additional screenings are scheduled for all campuses throughout the upcoming months and can be found on the wellness calendar and the Be Well portal. You do not have to be covered by one of the university health pl...
Yes, new hires are expected to complete the Beyond Compliance requirement. During new hire orientation, new employees are asked to complete the four courses listed below: Bridges: Building A Supportive Community (Title IX) Bullying in the Workplace Ethics and Code of Conduct Prevent Harassment and Discrimination All four courses are Beyond Compliance eligible. All faculty and staff are required to complete at least two hours of Beyond Compliance training every year. To register, visit www.kent.edu/hr/training/beyond-compliance. If your employee did not attend new hir...
Signing up for personal health coaching is as easy as 1鈥2鈥3. If you are interested in working on health-related concerns with a wellness expert, attend the next personal health coaching session on Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in Heer Hall, Room 103, at 635 Loop Rd. Pre-registration is required. Certified through WellCoaches of America, Be Well coaches will work with you individually to reach your wellness goals. They have expertise in a variety of areas, including exercise, nutrition, stress management, tobacco cessation and general health. Onsite health coaching sessions wil...
University is only college in Ohio named to the prestigious list Kent State University is being recognized for the seventh time as a 鈥淕reat College to Work For鈥 by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top trade publication for colleges and universities. Now in its ninth year, the 鈥淕reat Colleges to Work For鈥 annual report recognizes the colleges that get top ratings from their employees on workforce practices and policies. The Chronicle released its 2016 results on July 18, based on a survey of 281 colleges and universities, including 189 four-year institutions and 92 two-year institutions. ...
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University policy regarding smoking and tobacco use at Kent state university
- Purpose. Kent state university is dedicated to providing a healthy, comfortable and productive work and living environment for its employees and students. To this effect, smoking and tobacco use is prohibited on all Kent state university campuses and university property.
Relive one of the greatest movie musicals on the Porthouse stage Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University鈥檚 outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, concludes its 48th season with 鈥淔ootloose.鈥 Directed by Porthouse Producing Artistic Director Terri Kent, 鈥淔ootloose鈥 opens July 29 and runs through Aug. 14. A preview performance will take place on July 28. Based on the hit movie starring Kevin Bacon, 鈥淔ootloose鈥 is an exhilarating musical that will leave audiences on their feet. When high school student Ren moves from Chicago to a rural town, he is not prepar...