Congratulations to Eric Taylor, associate professor of geology, who was named a 抖M女仆 2022 Outstanding Teaching Award recipient! The University Teaching Council supports the Outstanding Teaching Awards which are presented at the annual College Teaching Conference in the fall. Every year, three 抖M女仆 faculty members are honored with awards of $1,500 each for their outstanding achievements in teaching. The Outstanding Teaching Award is the highest teaching award accorded to non-tenure-track and part-time faculty at 抖M女仆. The award parallels the Distinguished...
Erin Brockovich, the brash legal clerk turned environmental powerhouse, kicked off the 31st annual Featured Speakers Series at 抖M女仆 at Stark in September. Brockovich met with students in the campus鈥 Environmental Studies program and spoke about her experiences building a case against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. involving groundwater contamination in the small town of Hinkley, California, back in the 1990s. She also talked to students about the present-day water quality issues that span the world 鈥 from Flint, Michigan, to Camp Lejeune to Australia and beyond. 鈥淚 thoug...
The 抖M女仆 community planted more than 100 trees in the Climate Change Grove to help offset the university鈥檚 carbon footprint and provide a way to research the effects of climate change in our immediate environments. Located behind the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, the grove was created through a partnership between University Facilities Management and the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences. The trees have been planted by 抖M女仆 staff, students, alumni and other volunteers. Image The grove is a re...
抖M女仆 is proud to participate in Campus Sustainability Month throughout October. This annual event, hosted by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), celebrates higher education sustainability achievements while raising awareness of the value of sustainability in higher education. Learn more. ...
Please be advised that the Kent Campus date was misprinted on the Open Enrollment postcard that was sent to benefits-eligible employees. The information below is correct and up to date. Don鈥檛 forget that the Open Enrollment period for the 2023 plan year will be Oct. 17 at 8 a.m. to Nov. 4 at 4:59 p.m. Open Enrollment is the only time during the year when you can change your benefits (except for a qualifying event). During Open Enrollment, 抖M女仆 employees can do the following: Enroll in, change or drop medical, dental or vision plans. Add or r...
Online final grading for Fall 2022 First Seven Weeks (POT W1) begins Monday, Oct. 10, via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Fall 2022 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is midnight on Sunday, Oct. 16. Any final grades for Fall 2022 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These Fall 2022 courses will be available in the Workflow on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Submit Final grades using Final Grades roster To submit final grades via the Fina...
Flu season is approaching, so sign up today for your flu vaccine. University Health Services and Employee Wellness offer an assortment of appointment types to fit all schedules. University Health Services Flu Vaccine Clinics Two Flu Vaccine Clinics are available this Fall. Schedule online or call DeWeese Health Center at 330-672-2322 to schedule your appointment. Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 抖M女仆 Library, 2nd Floor 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 Kent Student Center Ballroom - Benefits Open Enrollment Fair 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Flu vaccine...
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The Division of Human Resources is pleased to announce a new partnership with Experian Verify for employment verification. Employees in the process of buying a home, applying for a loan or completing a Public Service Loan Forgiveness application now have access to Experian Verify, which provides essential, cost-effective employment and income data in a timely manner. Experian Verify is a leading national provider of employment verification solutions for employers, making the employment verification process seamless, secure and fast. Employees needing employment or income verification sho...