Do 91�ֿ� employees get a discount at the 91�ֿ� Hotel?

91�ֿ� faculty, staff, students and parents are eligible for a 5 percent discount at the 91�ֿ� Hotel and Conference Center. Rates vary depending on dates and occupancy. For more information and to book reservations, visit or call 330-346-0100.

91�ֿ�’s New Climate Change Grove Supports Research and Sustainability Efforts

June 29, 2018

A group of 91�ֿ� students, alumni and other volunteers plant trees at the new Climate Change Grove.

91�ֿ� is again showing its commitment to sustainability with its new climate change grove that also offers opportunities for research. The tree grove, located behind the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on the Kent Campus, was created through a partnership between University Facilities Management and the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences. The trees were planted by students, 91�ֿ� alumni and other volunteers during the university’s annual Alumni Day of Service.

91�ֿ� Receives First LEED Platinum Recognition for New Architecture Building

June 21, 2018

91�ֿ�’s Center for Architecture and Environmental Design has received LEED Platinum recognition, the highest ranking for the LEED system. It is 91�ֿ�’s first LEED Platinum building.

A green roof and a geothermal heating and cooling system that is 300 percent more efficient than standard systems are a few of the sustainability features that helped 91�ֿ�’s Center for Architecture and Environmental Design receive LEED Platinum recognition.

LaunchNET 91�ֿ� Holds Annual Entrepreneur Awards and Expo

May 4, 2018

On Monday, April 23, LaunchNET 91�ֿ� celebrated its 5th annual Entrepreneur Awards and Expo event at Ray’s Place. In addition to celebrating the accomplishments of LaunchNET 91�ֿ� clients over the course of the year, the staff awarded university partners, alumni clients, Launch Fund recipients and the winners of the inaugural Paul L. Pfeiffer Endowed Scholarship fund.

91�ֿ� to Celebrate Arbor Day With Tree Planting and Campus-wide Events

April 20, 2018

91�ֿ� is proud of the numerous trees that decorate its campus, its LEED-certified buildings and other sustainability efforts. Arbor Day is another opportunity for the university to celebrate its roots in sustainability. Starting at 11 a.m. on April 26, 91�ֿ� will hold several events across campus in celebration of Arbor Day that commemorate its environmentally friendly efforts.

91�ֿ� Community Meets Potential Partners for First Major Project of $1 Billion Master Plan

April 13, 2018

Mark Polatajko, 91�ֿ�’s senior vice president for finance and administration, delivers remarks at the College of Business Administration building design presentations held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

On April 12, future generations of business leaders got a first look at design concepts from several firms competing to develop 91�ֿ�’s new College of Business Administration building.

91�ֿ� Police Encourage Students to Wait2TXT

April 11, 2018

Representatives from 91�ֿ�, the city of Kent, AAA and Portage County Safe Communities are collaborating on a campaign to promote safe driving practices. The campaign Wait2TXT targets both distracted driving and walking.

Did you know that if you are driving and have a passenger, are eating or drinking and send a text, your chances of crashing increase by 1,139 percent?

LaunchNET 91�ֿ� Client’s Startup Raises $10 Million

April 11, 2018

Andrew Konya, co-founder of Remesh and 91�ֿ� alumnus, successfully raised $10 million from a Series A funding round for his company, which he started as a 91�ֿ� student.

Through a series of company-building steps, programs and funding, , what started as the idea of a 91�ֿ� student, has become a star in the Northeast Ohio tech-startup world.

LaunchNET 91�ֿ� Helps Nurture Student’s Luxury Pen Business

March 23, 2018

91�ֿ� student Javon Miller's luxury pens are made from wood and acrylic.

91�ֿ� student Javon Miller started his business by combining a new hobby with a tool that humans have used for centuries.

91�ֿ�’s Center for the Visual Arts Building Earns LEED Silver Recognition

March 23, 2018

91�ֿ�'s Center for the Visual Arts building has earned LEED silver certification for its design and construction.

91�ֿ�’s sustainability efforts include a nationally recognized tree campus, comprehensive recycling programs and a unique footprint of 12 LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) buildings throughout its campuses.

91�ֿ�'s College of Business Administration Reaffirmed for Dual AACSB Accreditation in Business and Accounting

March 16, 2018

91�ֿ� students studying in the College of Business Administration pose for a group photo outside the Business Administration Building.

91�ֿ�’s College of Business Administration has emerged among an elite group after undergoing the rigorous process to ensure the highest standards in business education are being met.

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Important Deadlines for Your 2025 Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dear Colleagues:

Important Reminder 91�ֿ� Your 2025 FSA Funds

If you still have money remaining in your 2025 Flexible Spending Account (FSA), be sure to use it soon to avoid losing those funds.

You have until March 15, 2026, to incur eligible expenses using your remaining 2025 FSA balance.
You must submit all claims for those expenses by June 30, 2026.

Eligible expenses may include deductibles, copays, eyeglasses, dental treatments, and other qualified healthcare costs not covered by your medical plan.

2026 Performance Reviews Open Now

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to launch the 2026 Performance Management Review Cycle for classified and unclassified employees. Performance management is intended to create an ongoing dialogue for supervisors and employees to review job duties, assess job performance, discuss career goals and more.

February Wellness Newsletter

Faculty & Staff Wellness Updates

National Wear Red Day

Save the date: Feb. 6 is National Wear Red Day. Don't forget to wear red, and to submit your heart health spirit pictures to wellness@kent.edu to earn 10 Tier 2 points.

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