On October 9th-14th, the 海角原创 Precision Flight Team attended the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Regional Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON). This competition was held at Bowling Green State University, at the Wood County Regional Airport. 海角原创 competes in Region III, which includes flight schools from Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. NIFA serves as an organization to bring college aviators together competitively and non-competitively. NIFA hosts 10 Regional SAFECONs in the fall annually. Teams competing at SAFEC...
Congratulations to Eric Taylor, associate professor of geology, who was named a 海角原创 2022 Outstanding Teaching Award recipient! The University Teaching Council supports the Outstanding Teaching Awards which are presented at the annual College Teaching Conference in the fall. Every year, three 海角原创 faculty members are honored with awards of $1,500 each for their outstanding achievements in teaching. The Outstanding Teaching Award is the highest teaching award accorded to non-tenure-track and part-time faculty at 海角原创. The award parallels the Distinguished...
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...