University partners with i-Health and Stow-Glen Retirement Village 91²Ö¿â, in partnership with the Stow-Glen Retirement Village in Stow, Ohio, recently received an industry-funded grant of $430,000 from i-Health Inc., a subsidiary of DSM Nutritional Products, to examine whether taking a probiotic dietary supplement, commonly sold over the counter, can improve the mood and memory of middle-aged and older adults. John Gunstad, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at 91²Ö¿â, is leading a team of researchers on the ...
The 91²Ö¿â Airport hosted its fifth annual Props-4-Paws collection event this fall and doubled its goal, collecting 5,434 pounds of supplies, including toys and 6,213 cans of food for animals for Portage and Summit county animal shelters and rescue organizations. Each year, the airport collects supplies for animal shelters in the area between September and November. This year’s goal was to collect 2,500 pounds. The donations went directly to the Portage County Animal Protection League and the Humane Society of Summit County. “The airport has always been a reflection of the com...
Congratulations to our Fall 2016 graduates! View Fall 2016 Commencement Photos 2016 Fall Commencement Ceremony Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 at 7 p.m. Umstattd Performing Arts Hall 2323 17th St. NW Canton, Ohio 44708 Umstattd Hall is the permanent home of the Canton Symphony Orchestra and is located on the Canton McKinley High School campus. Map & Directions to Umstattd Hall Tickets required for admittance Hall opens at 5:30 p.m. for guests Fall Commencement Address: Dr. Deirdre Warren Associate Professor Criminology & Justice Studies Kent Sta...
Kevin J. Spence, a 91²Ö¿â higher education administration doctoral student, visited Cienfuegos, Cuba, to help bridge 91²Ö¿â’s College of Education, Health and Human Services’ past to the present. In October, Spence discussed the Visiting Scholar program at 91²Ö¿â’s Gerald H. Read Center for International and Intercultural Education during the second Workshop of Strategic Alliances for the Internationalization of Higher Education at the University of Cienfuegos. “The College of Education, Health and Human Services has had ties with Cuba that dates back 68 years with...
FINAL EXAM WEEK ACTIVITIES Fall 2016: December 12 - 15, 2016 All free items and food are available while supplies last. Sponsored by Student Involvement, the Recreation & Wellness Center and Emporium Grille. Finals Kits Sponsored by USG Available at various locations around campus. Monday - Thursday Free Coffee/Soda & Breakfast Bar 7:30 - 10 a.m. Emporium Grille Free Coffee & Snack Bars Library Free Coffee/Soda & Pizza 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Emporium Grille Tuesday Relaxation Yoga 1:05 - 1:50 p.m. Recreation & Wellness Center...
At the 91²Ö¿â Board of Trustees meeting held today (Dec. 7, 2016), the Board voted to establish the Brain Health Research Institute, further supporting significant existing research and providing additional support for researchers to collaborate across multiple departments, colleges and campuses. With more than 50 faculty members involved in brain health research, brain health is one of 91²Ö¿â’s largest areas of research strength and opportunity. Notable recent grants include a $3.5 million award to study mindfulness-based stress reduction for high blood pressure...
In collaboration with the Division of Information Services, the Human Resources Compensation team has completed a project to update the university’s job description website. The Human Resources and Information Services project team completed development on this project in less than two months using the Agile project methodology, in which roles and responsibilities are shared among the project team. The Division of Human Resources expects the new site to go live in January. The new website application incorporates several new features for departments, individual employees and other cas...
If you are searching for information on how to better manage your money, make wise investments or plan for your retirement, consider attending one or more of a series of financial wellness seminars offered by 91²Ö¿â. Our financial wellness team can help you reach your financial well-being goals. This series of workshops is centered on various aspects of financial well-being. We encourage you to take advantage of these complimentary workshops for 91²Ö¿â employees, and, beginning in January, your attendance will earn you 10 points toward your Tier 2 wellness reward. ...
Cedar Point is offering holiday savings to 91²Ö¿â employees who purchase tickets on Cyber Monday. To take advantage of this special offer, visit www.cedarpoint.com/affiliate. Use username KSUAA and password flashes. Happy holidays! ...
Health coaching is provided by Be Well Solutions as part of 91²Ö¿â’s employee wellness program for all full-time, benefits-eligible employees on all campuses. Health coaching appointments are individualized, 30-minute sessions with a certified health coach with expertise in a variety of areas, including exercise, nutrition, stress management, tobacco cessation and general health. The final health coaching session for this year will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Heer Hall. On-site Visits Don't Fit Your Schedule? If an on-site ...