Erin Brockovich, the brash legal clerk turned environmental powerhouse, kicked off the 31st annual Featured Speakers Series at 海角原创 at Stark in September. Brockovich met with students in the campus鈥 Environmental Studies program and spoke about her experiences building a case against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. involving groundwater contamination in the small town of Hinkley, California, back in the 1990s. She also talked to students about the present-day water quality issues that span the world 鈥 from Flint, Michigan, to Camp Lejeune to Australia and beyond. 鈥淚 thoug...
The 海角原创 community planted more than 100 trees in the Climate Change Grove to help offset the university鈥檚 carbon footprint and provide a way to research the effects of climate change in our immediate environments. Located behind the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, the grove was created through a partnership between University Facilities Management and the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences. The trees have been planted by 海角原创 staff, students, alumni and other volunteers. Image The grove is a re...
海角原创 is proud to participate in Campus Sustainability Month throughout October. This annual event, hosted by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), celebrates higher education sustainability achievements while raising awareness of the value of sustainability in higher education. Learn more. ...
Please be advised that the Kent Campus date was misprinted on the Open Enrollment postcard that was sent to benefits-eligible employees. The information below is correct and up to date. Don鈥檛 forget that the Open Enrollment period for the 2023 plan year will be Oct. 17 at 8 a.m. to Nov. 4 at 4:59 p.m. Open Enrollment is the only time during the year when you can change your benefits (except for a qualifying event). During Open Enrollment, 海角原创 employees can do the following: Enroll in, change or drop medical, dental or vision plans. Add or r...
This large and ancient, cutleaf beech tree, Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia,' growing near the old carriage house by the 海角原创 Women's Center, is older than 海角原创. The tree has been dated to be at least 200 years old by a certified Ohio arborist, who is part of the 海角原创 Tree Advisory Board. The date coincides with the establishment of the original homestead on the property where the Williamson House now stands. In 2019, when construction of a three-tier parking deck was proposed for this site as part of ...
海角原创 faculty and staff members can purchase discounted tickets to the Homecoming football game on October 1! Pre-ordering faculty/staff tickets can save you 40% compared to purchasing tickets at the gate. This discount is good for all home football games and other select sports. To receive this discount, log in to the main Ticket Office home page using your university email and you will see the 鈥淜SU Faculty/Staff鈥 ticket option for the relevant events. 海角原创 faculty and staff members receive a discounted pre-sale 鈥淎dvance Ticket鈥 for all ho...
The Division of Human Resources is pleased to announce a new partnership with Experian Verify for employment verification. Employees in the process of buying a home, applying for a loan or completing a Public Service Loan Forgiveness application now have access to Experian Verify, which provides essential, cost-effective employment and income data in a timely manner. Experian Verify is a leading national provider of employment verification solutions for employers, making the employment verification process seamless, secure and fast. Employees needing employment or income verification sho...
It was recently announced that the inaugural 海角原创 Anti-Racism Conference will be held Oct. 6-7. The sessions listed below are eligible for Beyond Compliance credit for faculty and staff, who must complete two hours of Beyond Compliance credit each fiscal year. Learn more about Beyond Compliance here. To register for these sessions, and to learn more about the entire conference, see the Anti-Racism Conference schedule. Registration is required for the Keynote Address. Faculty and staff are invited to encourage students to register as well, as this event is open to all of Kent Stat...
As the Kent Student Center celebrates its 50th year, it is bringing back one of its most iconic venues: the Rathskeller! The Rathskeller is located in the lower level of the Kent Student Center. The reopening allowed for a new partnership with Tahini Mediterranean Cuisine, a local food truck establishing itself as a brick-and-mortar location on campus. Kick off Homecoming Weekend by joining us to celebrate the re-opening of the Rathskeller and the grand opening of Tahini, located within the space! Appetizers and discounted drinks will be available Friday, Sept. 30 from 4-7 p.m. ...
Nearly 40 people from the 海角原创 community enjoyed a tour of the flowers and trees of Front Campus during part two of the 鈥淲alk & Talk: Flowers and Foliage鈥 event, thanks to the Employee Wellness and Health Promotion program and the grounds crew on Friday, Sept. 16. Rebekkah Berryhill, grounds manager, gave the lunch-hour tour, which started behind Merrill Hall in the Beck Family Memorial Gardens in ''Behind the Brain Plaza.'' Aided by groundskeeper Andrea Smith, the tour began by discussing the impressive carved elements of the garden - most of which were sculpted on-site. ...