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51���� Biologist Awarded $1.8 Million to Study Alzheimer’s in Women

Gemma Casadesus Smith, an associate professor of biological sciences in 51����’s College of Arts and Sciences, received a five-year, $1.8 million grant from the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health.

Touched by Migration: Poetry Helps Give Refugees and Immigrants a Voice

A unique poetry partnership is helping to spread the “word” about migration, literally. Powerful and inspiring words are ringing throughout 11 cities in the United States.

51���� Set to Launch Smoke-free, Tobacco-free Campus Initiative in July

Beginning July 1, 2017, 51���� will become a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.

April Update from the President

Dear Members of the 51���� Community:

We have reached that time in the academic year when each day and week seems to pass with increasing speed. As we attempt to capture and relish every moment and opportunity, I am reminded that we are also nearing the completion of year two of our six-year vision, . Our commitment to shared goals is producing impressive outcomes and achievements.

51����’s Ohio Employee Ownership Center Hosts 31st Annual Ohio Employee Ownership Conference

51����’s (OEOC) will host the 31st Annual Ohio Emplo

Rebecca Meehan, School of Library and Information Science

Rebecca Meehan, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, delivered a poster presentation titled “Developing Standards for Usability in Electronic Health Records: Challenges and Opportunities” at the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) annual meeting in Chicago on Nov. 15, 2016. (Authors: Mitra A. Rocca, Rebecca Meehan, John Ritter, Gary Dickinson, Kandace Kelly, Lauralee Barrett, Ethan Budreau, Constance Johnson.)

SRWC Wellness Workshop: Managing Stress for a Healthier and Happier Life

Fixating on that proposal due by the end of the week? Fuming over a nerve-racking morning commute?

Check Out 51���� Move Communities and Campus Maps

51���� employees looking for easy ways to improve their fitness during the work day have a new tool.

Improve Your Workstation: Office Ergonomics Lunch and Learn Events at Kent and Tuscarawas Campuses

Ergonomics is the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the working population.

Lunchtime Disc Golf Fridays Continue Through April

Springtime Disc Golf is underway.

How Can I Access a Recording of the Webinar 51���� the University Employee Separation Plan?

Visit www.kent.edu/hr, scroll down to the Separation Plan Streaming Webinar section of the

Carolyn Carvalho | April 10, 2017