Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University faculty, staff, students and parents are eligible for a 5 percent discount at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Hotel and Conference Center. Rates vary depending on dates and occupancy. For more information and to book reservations, visit or call 330-346-0100.
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Outstanding costume, sound and lighting design, plus much more contribute to award-winning theatre productions, and students in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s School of Theatre and Dance are exhibiting creative excellence in those areas.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s Student Recreation and Wellness Center's annual facility shutdown is scheduled for Saturday, May 12, through Sunday, May 20. During this time, the Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be closed to all patrons.
On Monday, April 23, LaunchNET Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« celebrated its 5th annual Entrepreneur Awards and Expo event at Ray’s Place. In addition to celebrating the accomplishments of LaunchNET Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« clients over the course of the year, the staff awarded university partners, alumni clients, Launch Fund recipients and the winners of the inaugural Paul L. Pfeiffer Endowed Scholarship fund.
Kent has become well known for its eclectic mix of art, which continues to blossom in the downtown district through galleries, shops featuring a variety of local artists, live music events and public art. At Main Street Kent, the planning has begun for a new art-focused event series – the First Friday Art Walk.
The e-Inside newsletter will take a break between semesters. The May 7 issue is the last for the Spring 2018 Semester. e-Inside will resume June 11. Copy submissions for that issue should be emailed to einside@kent.edu by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4.
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![Graduating students walk at Dix Stadium during Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s One University Commencement. Graduating students walk at Dix Stadium during Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s One University Commencement.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-Commencement1_1.jpg?VersionId=UCe.LGxQKbzh4NKJ3h5xsfdvsFIs52Ds&h=e6f36a9c&itok=5_ViWb1v)
Michael Keaton will be multitasking during his upcoming return to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University.
![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University President Beverly J. Warren and Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná President Waldemiro Gremski formally signed an agreement between the two universities to launch the American Academy. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University President Beverly J. Warren and Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná President Waldemiro Gremski formally signed an agreement between the two universities to launch the American Academy.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Brazil.jpg?VersionId=3ZVRKWmnbgpLAoBxkHhvXBobBM8KEx6Y&h=e6f36a9c&itok=5SlXOJwb)
Matheus Priosti came a long way to find his purpose. Five thousand miles, in fact. The São Paulo, Brazil, native made the long journey from South America across the equator to arrive at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University in August 2016, and he has never looked back.
![Models pose on the runway during Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s 2018 Fashion School Fashion Show. Models pose on the runway during Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s 2018 Fashion School Fashion Show.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-fashionshow.jpg?VersionId=7HfWO38JT8J7yKdH9VHGQwIDnPgUsJtG&h=e6f36a9c&itok=J8Uff8Tz)
Watch highlights from Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's Fashion School Fashion Show, FS² Presented by Macy's.
![Officials from Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University and New Castle School of Trades signed the articulation agreement between both organizations. Officials from Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University and New Castle School of Trades signed the articulation agreement between both organizations.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Partnership.jpg?VersionId=G_NZx4lHhSls_c_tVLs.0ANqT06B5G8L&h=e6f36a9c&itok=us9WeZIM)
Great things happen when purposeful organizations collaborate. Officials from Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University and New Castle Schools of Trades recently signed an articulation agreement that provides opportunities for graduates of the trade school to earn degrees from the university.
![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University students take a selfie with middle school students from Daniel E. Morgan School. The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« students worked all semester learning about and sharing the stories of the middle school students for their TV news production class. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University students take a selfie with middle school students from Daniel E. Morgan School. The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« students worked all semester learning about and sharing the stories of the middle school students for their TV news production class.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-JMC.jpg?VersionId=kDYn4jjJa7aEf14iyyYGAb9goU1GnGrH&h=e6f36a9c&itok=FJY3d1AN)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University students in the Advanced Television News Producing class have spent the semester learning the stories of middle school students at Cleveland’s Daniel E. Morgan School and within the Hough community.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's holiday closure for 2024 will begin Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Employees not eligible for the paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency staff, short-term unclassified appointments, unclassified intermittent appointments and employees in a lay-off status. More information on the holiday schedule, including how employees should report time during that period, will be available later this month.
Testing Your Faith Act (H.B. 353) was enacted in the Spring 2023 semester. In ordinance with this bill, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University created a new administrative policy for religious and spiritual accommodations. This administrative policy allows students to report up to three days of unexcused absences to participate in religious holidays or community-held events in alignment with their spirituality.
Kent businesses, with the help of Main Street Kent, have created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Simply show your school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Explore participating businesses and special offers!