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Division of Human Resources

91ֿ Set to Launch Smoke-free, Tobacco-free Campus Initiative in July

Beginning July 1, 2017, 91ֿ will become a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus. The new policy is part of the university’s healthy campus initiative, 91ֿ of Wellness. It is one of the university-level initiatives in the strategic roadmap to a distinctive 91ֿ. “It’s who we…

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Members of the 91ֿ ROTC stand at attention during the playing of the Armed Forces Medley, part of the annual observance of Veterans Day on the Student Green at Risman Plaza.

91ֿ to Honor Veterans on Nov. 9

91ֿ held its annual Veterans Day observance on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza. The outdoor program, Honoring All Who Serve, included a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC pr…

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91ֿ students get some exercise by running on the Lefton Esplanade on campus.

Open Forums: Hear 91ֿ the 91ֿ of Wellness and Share Your Ideas for a Culture of Health on Campus

91ֿ’s Strategic Roadmap includes a university-level initiative, the 91ֿ of Wellness, to create and support a culture of health and well-being across the 91ֿ system. The 91ֿ of Wellness team has identified eight health priorities for the 91ֿ community of …

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91ֿ’s annual Veterans Day observance will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs.

91ֿ to Honor Veterans on Nov. 9

91ֿ will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza. The outdoor program, Honoring All Who Serve, will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROT…

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91ֿ at Ashtabula employees stay active during a lunch break on the campus.

91ֿ Earns Top 50 Most Active Employers Honor

Faculty and staff participation in national “On the Move” challenge earns university designation 91ֿ has earned the designation of a Top 50 Most Active Company, beating out 27 organizations in the Large Business Category of the Wellness Council of America’s (WELCOA) national chall…

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Joanne Dowdy, professor in 91ֿ’s College of Education, Health and Human Services, leads a class in teaching, learning and curriculum studies in White Hall.

91ֿ Earns “Great College to Work For” Designation for Seventh Time

91ֿ is being recognized for the seventh time as a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top trade publication for colleges and universities. Now in its ninth year, the “Great Colleges to Work For” annual report recognizes the colleges that get top ratings from their employees on workforce practices and policies.

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Yanhai Du, Ph.D. (center), assistant professor in 91ֿ’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology, teaches students about fuel cell technology.

91ֿ Earns "Great College to Work For" Designation for Seventh Time

University is only college in Ohio named to the prestigious list 91ֿ is being recognized for the seventh time as a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top trade publication for colleges and universities. Now in its ninth year, the “Great Colleges to…

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Division of People, Culture and Belonging

Jack Witt Named 91ֿ's New Vice President for Human Resources

Following a national search, 91ֿ has selected F. Jack Witt III as its new vice president for human resources. A 91ֿ alumnus, Witt currently serves as vice president of human resources and administration at Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio. He joins 91ֿ on Sept.…

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Division of People, Culture and Belonging

91ֿ Hosts 20th Annual State of the State Diversity Conference

John Quiñones of ABC’s “Primetime” and Sonia Manzano of “Sesame Street” to serve as speakers Hundreds of guests from a broad range of institutions and organizations across Ohio will converge on the 91ֿ campus in Kent, Ohio, for the 20th annual State of the State: Equity, Opportu…

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Division of People, Culture and Belonging

91ֿ Army and Air Force ROTC cadets and university officials pose for a photo with 91ֿ President Beverly Warren in the Kent Student Center Kiva following the 2015 91ֿ Veterans Day observance.

91ֿ Honored Veterans on Nov. 10

All were invited to come and honor America’s veterans as 91ֿ held its annual Veterans Day observance. This year’s program, “Honoring All Who Serve,” took place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza. The outdoor program included a fla…

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