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Know Your Numbers: Health Screenings Continue in November/December

Two additional health screening dates remain for 2016. Mark your calendar and schedule your screening for Friday, Nov. 4, or Thursday, Dec. 8, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Be Well Solutions, 91˛Öżâ's wellness partner, will conduct the on-site health screenings for full-time, benefits-eligible employees.  

What You Need to Know

You do not have to be covered by one of the university health plans in order to take advantage of this offer. In preparation for the health screening, participants must fast for 8-10 hours before their on-site screening. Please note that the blood draw is via a simple finger stick. Confidential results will be provided to the employee for the following:

  • Glucose
  • Total cholesterol, including HDL and LDL
  • Triglycerides
  • Blood pressure
  • Body mass index

All employees who complete the personal health risk assessment and screening will receive raffle tickets to enter into various gift offerings of their choice. This also will allow you to receive wellness points toward your Tier One requirements for your first $150  for 2017!  Scheduling your appointment and completing the online health risk assessment may all be completed at Be Well's secure website at . 

Note: If you have not yet signed into the Be Well website, first-time instructions on completing the registration process are available on the . If you have questions, you may reach Be Well Solutions directly at 1-888-935-7378.

91˛Öżâ’s Fashion School Receives $2.5 Million Gift From Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation

May 4, 2017
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The Fashion School's NYC Studio Director Young Kim Thanos leads a class. The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation gift will help support the study-away program benefiting fashion school students, including those who study at the NYC Studio.
The gift will fund two initiatives: $1.5 million to endow a chair to support the Fashion School’s director and a matching grant of up to $1 million to support the study-away program.

Video: FS²: Reverie 2017 - 91˛Öżâ's Annual Fashion Show

May 4, 2017
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FS²: Reverie - 91˛Öżâ's Annual Fashion Show
The Annual Fashion Show, “FS²: Reverie 2017,” highlighted the outstanding talents of the 91˛Öżâ Fashion School’s design and merchandising students. Michael Kors was the Presenting Partner for this year's show.

MAC Awards Several Honors to 91˛Öżâ Women’s Golf Players and Coach

May 3, 2017
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91˛Öżâ women’s golf team won its 19th straight Mid-American Conference (MAC) Women’s Golf Championship on April 23.
The No. 15 91˛Öżâ women’s golf team won its 19th straight Mid-American Conference (MAC) Women’s Golf Championship.

91˛Öżâ Holds Spring 2017 Commencement Ceremonies

May 3, 2017
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91˛Öżâ students make their way to their seats for their Commencement ceremony.
The One University Commencement Ceremony will take place Saturday, May 13, at 10 a.m. in Dix Stadium.

Fashion Student Starts Business to Help Spread Awareness of Sustainability

April 25, 2017
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91˛Öżâ fashion design and business student Madeline Mehler's new clothing business, Sultrie, aims to add to the sustainable fashion movement.
These days, consumers can buy the latest clothing trends quickly and inexpensively. But, critics say, this “fast fashion” can be detrimental to the environment.

Video: Spring at 91˛Öżâ 2017

April 25, 2017
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The Kent Campus is blossoming with all the colors of spring.
The Kent Campus is blossoming with all the colors of spring!  

Ashtabula Students Get Real-World Experience With Erie Startup

April 25, 2017
Two students from 91˛Öżâ at Ashtabula are leading a team that is releasing a health mobile app aimed at helping users maintain a healthy lifestyle.

91˛Öżâ Airport Reaches Out to the Community

April 25, 2017
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91˛Öżâ Airport is engaged with surrounding communities, including the cities of Kent and Stow.
The 91˛Öżâ Airport is best known as a place where future pilots are trained, but its staff also makes sure the facility is beneficial to the community.

91˛Öżâ One of Four American Institutions Chosen to Host Japan Outreach Initiative Coordinator

April 25, 2017
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Haruhide Osugi, 91˛Öżâ's Japan Outreach Initiative coordinator, demonstrates origami to a group of students.
91˛Öżâ is one of only four institutions nationwide chosen to host a Japan Outreach Initiative coordinator. Meet Haruhide Osugi, 91˛Öżâ’s Japan Outreach Initiative coordinator.

Kent Student Center Program Hosts Roaring ’20s-Themed Fashion Show

April 11, 2017
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The design team of Ann Marie Elaban (left) and Kassidy Brillhart (right) are announced as winners of this year’s Rock the Runway fashion show.
Kent Student Center Programming, part of the Center for Student Involvement, hosted the 13th annual Rock the Runway.
POSTED: Friday, October 28, 2016 10:25 AM
Important Deadlines for Your 2025 Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dear Colleagues:

Important Reminder 91˛Öżâ 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

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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