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Faculty and staff participation in national “On the Move” challenge earns university designation Kent State University has earned the designation of a Top 50 Most Active Company, beating out 27 organizations in the Large Business Category of the Wellness Council of America’s (WELCOA) national challenge to get employees across the country “On the Move” in 2016. The “On the Move” competition is focused on fueling national corporate health initiatives to combat physical inactivity and initiate behavior change. Eighty-four companies representing almost 80,000 employees participate...

Workshop Registration Information for October 14th & 15th, 2016 This workshop is sponsored through the Department of Psychological Sciences of Kent State University. Location: Kent State University Main Campus Friday, October 14th, 2016 at 8:30am – 4:00pm in the Moulton Hall Ballroom Saturday, October 15th, 2016 at 8:30am – 4:00pm in the Kent Hall Annex Room 102 Featuring Dr. John K. Kruschke Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Adjunct Professor of Statistics Indiana University Many fields of science are transitioning from null hypothesis significance test...

The Kent State University Museum will offer a fresh, design-focused survey of assistive and adaptive devices in an upcoming exhibition. “(dis)ABLED BEAUTY: The Evolution of Beauty, Disability and Ability” will run July 29, 2016, to March 12, 2017, in the museum’s Stager and Blum Galleries. The exhibit is co-curated by Dr. Tameka Ellington, assistant professor of fashion design at Kent State, and Dr. Stacey Lim, assistant professor of audiology at Central Michigan University. There will also be a free reception on Thursday, September 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., including remarks by Kent State’s Dr. ...

The Kent State University Museum brings the work of contemporary fashion designers from two southern African nations to Ohio in a new exhibit. “Fashions of Southern Africa” is curated by Sara Hume, Ph.D., and runs August 26, 2016 - July 2, 2017 in the museum’s Higbee Gallery. The museum will also host a free preview reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 25 — please call 330-672-0300 to RSVP. The exhibit draws on designs created in South Africa and Namibia, presenting distinctive and forward-looking work that offers fresh perspectives on style and fashion. According to Hume, the...

Since May, organizational communication studies major Skyler Chill has been interning with Kleinfeld Bridal – the bridal boutique that serves as the location for the popular TLC show, “Say Yes to the Dress”. Chill recently shared about the experience and how her communication studies courses are helping her succeed in NYC. Q. What is an average day like in your internship? A. An average day consists of a morning meeting with the entire staff where we go over sales goals, come-back appointments and any other important information. After the meeting, I am paired with a bridal consultant for ...

See the vibrant colors of annual flowers in bloom across the Kent Campus on Thursday, July 14, at noon. One of the knowledgeable employees from University Facilities Management will lead this walk. Walk and Talks are a great opportunity to get some exercise, meet your co-workers and learn and see more of our beautiful campus.   Meet at the Black Squirrel statue between the University Library and the Kent Student Center at noon. The walk will begin at 12:10 p.m. No registration is required. Comfortable shoes are encouraged. ...

On July 20 from 3-6 p.m., certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians from the Portage County Health Department will conduct child car seat inspections at the Kent State Child Development Center, which is located at 775 Loop Road in Kent.   Four out of five car seats are installed incorrectly. Make sure your child's car seat is correctly installed. Kent State Police Department representatives will be on hand to answer any safety-related questions you may have. There also will be a small health fair with representatives from local health and wellness service providers. Reser...

Federal legislators in the nation’s capital recently got schooled on how Kent State University has made a positive impact in reducing stigma and encouraging self-help behaviors to combat depression, and more specifically, depression in the workplace.  Hosted by the Healthcare Leadership Council and titled “Feeling and Thinking Better: Uncovering the Hidden Cost of Depression and Shifting the Treatment Paradigm,” the mental health and cognition forum brought together experts in the field to discuss the prevalence of depression, what it looks like in the workplace and effective strategie...