�Ը������� to Honor Veterans on Nov. 9

�Ը�� University’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.

�Ը�� to Honor Veterans on Nov. 9

�Ը�� University 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 �Ը�� President Beverly Warren and guest speakers. Retired Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Gainer, who currently serves as president of the �Ը�� 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 �Ը�� 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

�Ը�� University at Salem Enrolls First Insurance Degree Student

Oct. 1, 2012

�Ը�� University junior Katelyn Moore is the first student to enroll in the new Bachelor of Science degree in insurance studies offered at �Ը�� University at Salem. An intelligent and ambitious student, Moore was looking for a major that would open future opportunities for a successful career in a rapidly growing industry. She believes she found the perfect fit with the insurance studies program at �Ը�� Salem.

Get Ready for Open Enrollmen

Oct. 1, 2012

Don’t forget to attend the Open Enrollment and Wellness Fair on Monday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the �Ը�� Student Center Ballroom. The fair is an excellent opportunity for employees to get the information they need to make their decisions for Open Enrollment, which is Oct. 14-26. During the fair employees will be able to:

Actress Marlee Matlin Visits �Ը�� for disAbility Awareness Month

Oct. 1, 2012

October is �Ը�� Student Accessibility Service’s disAbility Awareness Month. This year’s keynote speaker is award-winning actor, author and deaf advocate Marlee Matlin. Matlin will be speaking at �Ը�� University on Tuesday,, at 7 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public.

A Visit From the President

Oct. 1, 2012

President Barack Obama visited the Kent Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 26, where he addressed students and supporters. It has been 100 years since a sitting president visited �Ը��. The campus was buzzing with excitement after getting word Obama was coming to speak at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).

Get Ready for Open Enrollment

Oct. 1, 2012

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct. 1, 2012

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The �Ը�� University Women’s Center will offer mammogram screenings to qualified �Ը�� employees, spouses and students on Oct. 9, 10 and 11.

Get Ready for Open Enrollment

Oct. 1, 2012

Important Information Regarding Midterm Grading for Freshmen

Oct. 1, 2012

Online midterm grading for freshmen in full-term Fall Semester 2012 courses begins Thursday, Oct. 11, via FlashFAST. Please remember that midterm grading applies ONLY to courses that meet for the full semester. The deadline for midterm grade submission is midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 16. No midterm grade can be reported after the deadline. The Grade Change workflow cannot be used to report midterm grades after the fact, and the University Registrar will not accommodate other late submission requests.

Important Information �Ը�� Final Grading of First Five Weeks (F1) Fall 2012 Classes

Oct. 1, 2012

Online final grading for Fall Semester 2012 courses meeting from Aug. 27, 2012, to Sept. 30, 2012, in F1 part of term began Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any fall 2012 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 2. FlashFAST is accessible from any Internet-capable computer that has the cookies function enabled. To access FlashFAST, login to FlashLine and select Faculty & Advisors / Resources / Faculty from the main menu.

2012 National Depression Screening Day

Oct. 1, 2012

Come to National Depression Screening Day on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at �Ը�� University. The event is being held on the second floor of the Kent Student Center and is open to all students, faculty and staff, as well as the larger Kent community.

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May Wellness Newsletter

Faculty & Staff Wellness Updates

May is Exercise and Movement Month

We're coming out of winter hibernation so it's time to stretch, move and exercise! This month, the Employee Wellness team is pleased to bring you a variety of webinars and events related to exercise and movement. Explore offerings like:

Benefits Freshservice is open now

Benefits Freshservice is Open Now

Dear Colleagues,

As of today, the Employee Benefits Office is officially using to manage all benefits inquiries, and we could not be more excited to bring this level of service to our campus community.

Introducing the Staff Council Newsletter

Staff Council serves as the unified voice of classified and unclassified staff across all �Ը�� campuses. In an effort to provide outreach and communication, we would like to introduce the Staff Council Newsletter with this inaugural message:

May Wellness Newsletter

Faculty & Staff Wellness Updates

May is Exercise and Movement Month

Benefits Freshservice is open now

Benefits Freshservice is Open Now

Dear Colleagues,

As of today, the Employee Benefits Office is officially using to manage all benefits inquiries, and we could not be more excited to bring this level of service to our campus community.

Introducing the Staff Council Newsletter

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