HR Question of the Week: Will 91�ֿ� conduct another child car seat safety inspection this fall?

The Division of Human Resources is pleased to co-host its second child car seat safety inspection of 2016 on Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 3-6 p.m. at 91�ֿ�’s Child Development Center, located at 775 Loop Road in Kent.

Four out of five car seats are installed incorrectly. Keep your child safe by making sure your child’s car seat is properly installed. If you have more than one car seat or base, feel free to have them each inspected.

Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians from the Portage County Health Department will conduct child car seat inspections. 91�ֿ� Police Department representatives also will be on hand to answer any safety-related questions you may have. Additionally, there will be a small health fair with representatives from local health and wellness service providers.

We encourage you to reserve your appointment today! Individuals without an appointment will be accommodated as time permits on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For questions, please contact Kim Hauge, manager of employee wellness, at 330-672-7505 or wellness@kent.edu.

Video: May 4 Visitors Center Debuts “Sandy’s Scrapbook” Exhibition

March 16, 2018

The "Sandy's Scrapbook" Exhibition is on display at 91�ֿ�'s May 4 Visitors Center.

Sandy Scheuer was on her way to class on May 4, 1970, when she was shot and killed by Ohio National Guardsmen responding to protests of the Vietnam War at 91�ֿ�. Now, almost 50 years later, Ms. Scheuer’s life will be the subject of a new exhibit at the May 4 Visitors Center at 91�ֿ�.

91�ֿ� Student’s Fashion Career Takes Her From East Liverpool to New York City

March 14, 2018

91�ֿ� student Kendra Snatchko started achieving her dream of working in the fashion industry at 91�ֿ� East Liverpool.

Kendra Snatchko is about to graduate from 91�ֿ�, and her eyes are focused on a bright future. Remarkably, her vision of the future started forming when she was only 12 years old.

91�ֿ� Student Asks Twitter to Help His Mom Quit Smoking

March 14, 2018

91�ֿ� student Eli Kalil, shown here with his mom, engaged Twitter users to help his mom quit smoking.

Eli Kalil, a junior applied communications major at 91�ֿ�, saw just how powerful the tool of social media can be when he posted an inspiring tweet involving his mother in late January.

Global Education Initiatives Brings the World to Stark County

March 9, 2018

Sarah Schmidt (front row, third from right), outreach program coordinator for global education initiatives at 91�ֿ� at Stark, focuses on expanding opportunities for students.

A long way from rural Mansfield, Ohio, the girl who grew up with cows in her backyard was now halfway around the world learning Swahili and teaching children how to speak English.

91�ֿ�’s DeWeese Health Center Creates Community Garden to Foster Wellness on Campus

March 6, 2018

DeWeese Health Center created a community garden focused on growing fresh produce, learning best-practice gardening techniques and managing stress through connection with nature.

91�ֿ�’s DeWeese Health Center is on a mission to create a culture of wellness on campus that incorporates body, mind, spirit and financial well-being, as well as a sense of community.

91�ֿ� Police Officer Anne Spahr Changes Lives Through Crisis Intervention

March 2, 2018

91�ֿ� Police Officer Anne Spahr, pictured here with K-9 Coco, was recognized as one of the 2017 Crisis Intervention Team Officers of the Year by the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County and the Portage County Police Chief’s Association.

Police officers rarely find out how victims are doing after a crisis. But 91�ֿ� Police Officer Anne Spahr recalls the moment when she knew she had saved a life.

From Promoting 91�ֿ� to Moviemaking: 91�ֿ� Employees Achieve Reel Success

Feb. 23, 2018

91�ֿ� employees Dustin Lee and Jon Jivan enjoy making movies in their spare time.

Surrounded by movie posters, scale models and old filming equipment, Dustin Lee, ’07, and Jon Jivan, ’08, sit in their Kent Campus offices creating video content to promote 91�ֿ�.

The Unique Finds at the 91�ֿ� Museum

Feb. 9, 2018

The exhibition "Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen" is currently on display at the 91�ֿ� Museum.

Most people know the 91�ֿ� Museum for its amazing fashion and clothing collection, but among its 30,000 pieces are unique finds in and out of the fashion world.

91�ֿ� Tuscarawas Golden Eagles Wrestler Zion Clark Makes No Excuses

Jan. 18, 2018

Born without legs, 91�ֿ� at Tuscarawas student Zion Clark competes as a member of the 91�ֿ� Tuscarawas Golden Eagles wrestling team.

Born without legs, Zion Clark, 91�ֿ� at Tuscarawas Golden Eagles wrestling phenomenon, overcomes obstacles and gladly accepts challenges both on and off the mat every day with a contagious smile.

91�ֿ� Tuscarawas Student Currently the Youngest Elected Official in the State of Ohio

Dec. 8, 2017

Eric Harmon, 91�ֿ� at Tuscarawas student and councilman-at-large, is currently the youngest elected official in the state of Ohio.

91�ֿ� at Tuscarawas student and councilman-at-large Eric Harmon, 19, is currently the youngest elected official in the state of Ohio.

POSTED: Thursday, October 20, 2016 03:24 PM

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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