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Nearly 400 registered guests packed the Kent Student Center Ballroom in April for the 19th annual Office Support Staff Recognition Luncheon. This year’s theme was “Kent State Connected.” The Division of Human Resources sponsors the Office Support Staff Recognition program each year to recognize support staffers in various departments, divisions and campuses. Guests were welcomed by Geraldine Hayes-Nelson, executive director for employee engagement and outreach, and Mark Polatajko, senior vice president for finance and administration. Kent State President Beverly Warren could not attend the e...

In order to perform necessary maintenance on the boilers, steam transmission systems and electrical distribution systems, 91�Թ���’s Power Plant will be shut down from 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 22. As a result of the steam shutdown, most buildings located on the Kent Campus will NOT have hot water to sinks and showers, etc., and/or heat and air conditioning. Address any questions about this project to Frank Renovich at 330-672-0775 or frenovi2@kent.edu. ...

The Division of Human Resources sets a minimum goal of two hours of Beyond Compliance training for all faculty and staff to complete each fiscal year. Beyond Compliance training provides a mix of learning opportunities that are geared toward relevant laws, university policies and violence prevention. Training is offered in a variety of formats, including webinars, online courses and facilitator-led sessions. As an alternative, part-time employees or employees working second or third shift may view a variety of pre-recorded webinars found in Blackboard. Each webinar counts for one hour of co...

There were no footballs or basketballs. However, lights were bright and cameras were rolling as local high school seniors committed their future plans at Trumbull Career and Technical Center’s first “College Signing Day” on Tuesday morning, April 26. “It’s an opportunity to highlight students who are planning for the future, whether its college, employment or military service,” said Jason Gray, Superintendent, Trumbull Career and Technical Center. “It’s important to take time to recognize their accomplishments.”  Dr. Lance Grahn, dean and chief administrative officer for Kent State Univ...

Work in Progress: Fire alarm raceways are approximately 75% complete. Electric Panel 1J is complete. HVAC duct installation continues on floor 2 and 3. Temporary heaters have been removed from the building. HVAC curb delivered and set on 4/27. Door frame installation and drywall finishing happening throughout the building. Looking forward: AHU Air House delivery scheduled for delivery on week of 5/16. New masonry opening to be cut-in on first floor. Fire alarm wire will be pulled to device locations. Remaining demolition and floor tile abatement will take place...

Work in Progress: Forming basement retaining wall from column line 13G to 17C in progress. Forming of lift #2 at elevator #2 (south) for second pour is in progress. Forming of stair #3 is in progress. Concrete piers along column line B are in progress. Steel erection of sequence 1 - 4 are in progress. Steel detailing of sequence 1 is in progress. Williams Hall tunnel work has started with the temporary steam condensate line installation. Looking forward: Continue erection of steel sequences 1 - 4. Continue with detailing steel sequence 1. Pour elevator #2 lift ...

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On the evening of Saturday, April 23, more than 150 supporters came together to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Kent State Trumbull Theatre. Special guests included many current and former professors, players and patrons as well as Dr. Alfreda Brown, 91�Թ���’s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, Rep. Michael O'Brien, and Warren Mayor Doug Franklin. "Tonight, we celebrate the golden anniversary of university and community theatre. This tremendous milestone serves as a launching pad for even greater vitality in our theatre program and as a symbol of our commitm...