Staying up late and braving the chilly overnight temperatures, Michael Gershe, senior advisor II in °µÍø½ûÇø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering took photos of the "Blood Moon" lunar eclipse that occurred from about 1 a.m. - 3:30 a.m. on March 14. These images were captured at the °µÍø½ûÇø Airport. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow, causing the Moon to be darkened. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon's near side entirely passes into the Earth's umbral shadow. Unlike a total solar eclipse, which can only be viewe...
SPIN Tours are back
SPIN tours are back this Fall! Do you want to take a tour of Kent Campus in a super fun way? Whether you're a new employee or you've been here for years, hop on a SPIN scooter or bike and join us for a unique perspective of campus. Our first session is Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. Spots are limited, so sign up today.
United Way Workplace Campaign Kick Off
Save the date and join us Sept. 3 during Food Truck Wednesday as we launch °µÍø½ûÇø’s United Way of Portage County Workplace Campaign. After more than 40 years of support, UWPC will no longer receive funding from the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program. These critical funds have helped provide housing, utility assistance, and food support to some of the most vulnerable individuals and families in Portage County, including our own °µÍø½ûÇø community members. Together, we can step up and help bridge the gap. Your support during this campaign is more important than ever.
Dress for success with the °µÍø½ûÇø Career Closet
Do you need professional attire for an interview, internship, career fair or other career-related event? Or do you know a student who does? Career Exploration’s Dress for Success Career Closet offers free professional clothing to help you look your best, yours to keep! Visit us at the Schwartz Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Or, if you have professional clothing to donate, call us at 330-672-2360 to schedule a drop-off.
Get involved in Education Abroad
Calling all faculty or staff members who want to get more involved in education abroad! Join us for our Education Abroad Open House for faculty and staff on Wednesday, Aug. 27. We will have sessions from 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. in Van Campen Hall 111.
Volunteer at Fix-It Kent
After a successful first-ever Fix-It Kent hosted by Design Innovation, we’re doing it again! Another big thank you to all the KSU folks who brought their amazing expertise to the inaugural repair clinic last spring. We’re calling again for volunteers on Sept. 18 to work one-on-one with participants to coach them through repairing their broken and damaged items. Whether you specialize in a particular area such as electronics or mending, or simply enjoy fixing things and tinkering, your support will make a difference.
PageUp Performance: New training resources available
The Performance Management team is pleased to announce a new resource hub in Canvas with PageUp Performance training materials. Check out the Canvas course today for quick intros, in-depth overviews, manuals and more! Links to the course and other helpful details are also available on the performance review cycle webpage.