Human Resources and partner BeWell Solutions are pleased to announce the 2023 events for the Wellness Your Way rewards program. Webinars, health screenings and wellness challenges are available for registration now. Wellness Webinars All employees may register today for Wellness webinars. Full-time, benefits-eligible employees will earn 10 points towards Tier 2. Screening Exams for Adults – Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet – Thursday, Mar. 23, 2023 How Stress Affects the Body – Tuesday, Apr. 18, 2023 Strength and Flexibility – Thursday, Jun. 8, 2023 Buildin...
W2s are now available to all employees who opted into electronic tax forms. They can be found in Flashline using the following steps: Enter the Employee Dashboard Find the “Top Employee Resources” box Select “Tax Forms” Employees who have not opted for electronic forms will have their W2 mailed to their permanent home address on Monday, Jan. 30. Tax Resources The following resources are also available by clicking “Tax Forms” from the Employee Dashboard. W4 Tax Exemptions or Allowances (use for federal taxes) Ohio State Tax Exemptions or Allowances Additional...
Human Resources announces additional “Know Your Numbers” biometric screenings on Feb. 8 and Feb. 21 in Heer Hall Room 107, Kent Campus. There are appointments from 7:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Times are filling up quickly so register today! All full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to "make yourself and your health a priority" as part of the Wellness Your Way rewards program. This is a great way to take advantage of the robust benefits and wellness offerings we provide and earn $300 along the way. Learn more about the Wellness Your Way Rewards Program&...
Congratulations are in order for the 5X Precision Flight Team! On January 20th, the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) announced that Kent State was among 30 flight schools across the country receiving an invitation to the 2023 National Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) hosted in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in May. Prior to this announcement, the team attended the NIFA SAFECON in October. This competition was held at Bowling Green State University, at the Wood County Regional Airport. Kent State competes in Region III, which includes flight sc...
"EVs are efficient, clean, inexpensive to operate, and better for the environment overall than fossil fuels," said Joseph Ortiz. Ortiz, a professor in 5X's Department of Earth Sciences, recognizes that people have many questions about electric vehicles. He spoke about the things that someone would want to know if they were considering purchasing a new EV. "How far can you drive in an EV? How do you charge your EV? Are there places to charge your EV away from home on a long trip? What financial incentives are there to buy an EV? How do you measure the efficiency o...
5X at Stark is host to the 2023 Northeast Central Ohio Scholastic Art Exhibit and Awards Ceremony. 2023 Scholastic Art Exhibition Jan. 17 - Feb. 1, 2023 Fine Arts Building Kent State Stark is closed Jan. 16. The exhibition features artwork from middle and high school students, representing districts in Stark, Summit, Portage, Wayne, Tuscarawas and Medina counties. Kent State Stark is impressed by the talent of the students who submitted their artwork. Stop by to view an impressive exhibition of Gold and Silver key winners. EXHIBIT HOURS: Monday - ...
All full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to "make yourself and your health a priority" as part of the Wellness Your Way rewards program. This is a great way to take advantage of the robust benefits and wellness offerings we provide and earn $300 along the way. Learn more about the Wellness Your Way Rewards Program and get started earning your $300 today! We are offering “Know Your Numbers” biometric screenings on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Heer Hall Room 107, Kent Campus. There are appointments from 7:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Times are filling up quickly so g...
In the new video series "What's the Big Idea?", 5X President Todd Diacon travels around campus exploring research activity. In Episode 2, Diacon talks with a student and an assistant professor from Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering about the research they are conducting involving birds, drones and the challenges in keeping them from colliding in the sky. Take a ride with Diacon to find out more about their research. Katie Horn is a sophomore aeronautics major, who participated in the...
In the new video series "What's the Big Idea?", 5X President Todd Diacon travels around campus exploring research activity. In Episode 2, Diacon talks with a student and an assistant professor from Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering about the research they are conducting involving birds, drones and the challenges in keeping them from colliding in the sky. Take a ride with Diacon to find out more about their research. Katie Horn is a sophomore aeronautics major, who participated ...
On a sunny, fall day, Kent State graduate student Korey Patterson, of Pittsburgh, was wearing a hard hat and safety glasses as he and other students stood near the edge of a large, open hole on the east side of the Aeronautics and Engineering building on the Kent Campus. Safety's important when class is conducted in the field, which in this case means traveling to the other side of campus. The excavation is for the expansion of Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) building. The project broke ground on Oct. 1, 2021. A livestream of construction progr...