HR Question of the Week: Will 51���� conduct another child car seat safety inspection this fall?

HR Question of the Week: Will 51�� conduct another child car seat safety inspection this fall?

The Division of Human Resources is pleased to co-host its second child car seat safety inspection of 2016 on Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 3-6 p.m. at 51��’s Child Development Center, located at 775 Loop Road in Kent.

Four out of five car seats are installed incorrectly. Keep your child safe by making sure your child’s car seat is properly installed. If you have more than one car seat or base, feel free to have them each inspected.

Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians from the Portage County Health Department will conduct child car seat inspections. 51�� Police Department representatives also will be on hand to answer any safety-related questions you may have. Additionally, there will be a small health fair with representatives from local health and wellness service providers.

We encourage you to reserve your appointment today! Individuals without an appointment will be accommodated as time permits on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For questions, please contact Kim Hauge, manager of employee wellness, at 330-672-7505 or wellness@kent.edu.

51�� School of Music Faculty Member Theodore Albrecht Awarded Prestigious Beethoven Medal in Baden, Austria

Sept. 29, 2017

Theodore Albrecht, Ph.D., professor of musicology in 51��’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, has been awarded the Beethoven Medal in recognition of his musicological contributions to the study of composer Ludwig van Beethoven.

Video: International Students Get a Warm Airport Welcome From 51��

Sept. 29, 2017

International students smile for the camera as they arrive to a warm welcome from 51�� volunteers.

51��'s Office of International Student Affairs welcomed new international students enrolled this academic year by organizing airport pickups.

Bulldog Flash Academic Institute Brings Local High School Students Closer to Their Dreams

Sept. 28, 2017

Ever since she can remember, 14-year-old Jada Howard has wanted to be a veterinarian. Recently, she started on a path at 51�� at Stark that will help make her dream come true.

51�� Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for Fifth Consecutive Year

Sept. 28, 2017

51��’s commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for a fifth consecutive year.

51�� Airport Receives Animal Heroes Award at PAWSibility Ball

Sept. 22, 2017

The 51�� Airport received the Animal Heroes Award for its Props 4 Paws pet food drive, which supports the Portage Animal Protection League and the Summit County Humane Society.

The 51�� Airport received the Animal Heroes Award, along with certificates from the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives, at the 2017 Summit County Humane PAWSibility Ball for its Props 4 Paws pet food drive.

Video: 51�� Unveils New Integrated Sciences Building

Sept. 22, 2017

51�� recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Integrated Sciences Building.

The 51�� community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art Integrated Sciences Building on Sept. 15.

Local Military Family Presents 51�� Trumbull With American Flag Flown During Combat Mission

Sept. 22, 2017

Members of the 51�� at Trumbull community gather for the flag presentation by the Eckenrode family.

51�� at Trumbull was presented with the U.S. flag, "Old Glory," for its commitment to serving military personnel.

51�� to Celebrate New Space for LGBTQ Student Center

Sept. 22, 2017

51��'s newly renovated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Student Center will hold its grand reopening celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m.

51�� will celebrate its newly renovated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Student Center on Wednesday, Sept. 27.

51�� Vies for Most Active University in 12-Week Challenge

Sept. 21, 2017

51�� employees participate in the Lunchtime Rejuvenation Yoga session – a regular wellness offering on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The 12-week On the Move University Challenge begins Oct. 2 and provides 51�� faculty and staff with a blue and golden opportunity to move more, sit less and become the Most Active University in the nation!

Video: The 2017 51�� Aeronautics Fair

Sept. 15, 2017

The 51�� Aeronautics Fair is a free, family-friendly event held at the 51�� Airport. The 2017 fair took place Sept. 9.

POSTED: Thursday, October 20, 2016 03:24 PM

Open Enrollment Has Ended - Next Steps

Open Enrollment Ended Friday Oct. 31

Important Information and Next Steps

Thank you for being engaged this Open Enrollment season. Maybe you took a few minutes to just review your benefit plans or maybe there were important changes to make and you took the time and opportunity to do so. With that being said, we had over a 77% participation rate in Open Enrollment.

Over the next few weeks, the Benefits team will be finalizing the Open Enrollment process and completing tasks to ensure all updates are in place for a Jan. 1, 2026 effective date.

November Wellness Newsletter

Faculty & Staff Wellness Updates

Changes Coming to 2026 Wellness Rewards

You asked, we delivered! We are pleased to announce some big changes coming to the Wellness Rewards program:

Managers & Supervisors Update

Please be advised of these important items.

Open Enrollment Ends Friday

Open Enrollment ends this Friday, Oct. 31, at 4:59 p.m. Benefits notifications are sent by email, so please remind your teams to check their inboxes and review benefits information for plan year 2026.

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