![Retired Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Gainer, a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University student who currently serves as president of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Veterans Club, addresses those attending the university’s 2016 Veterans Day observance. Retired Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Gainer, a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University student who currently serves as president of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Veterans Club, addresses those attending the university’s 2016 Veterans Day observance.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-MilitaryFriendly.jpg?VersionId=xcAcxK5K7Bwj0f9CZExT.yll9Dyu.JTc&h=e6f36a9c&itok=5lRy6TdZ)
For the ninth consecutive year, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University has earned the 2018 Military Friendly® School designation for its Kent Campus.
News Briefs
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University junior Stephanie Newton shops the Career Closet for a professional outfit for an upcoming job interview. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University junior Stephanie Newton shops the Career Closet for a professional outfit for an upcoming job interview.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-CareerCloset.jpg?VersionId=Y81Y9PkNv.OnK.kT26bPeCdD17vdC6j.&h=e6f36a9c&itok=8czOrqj5)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University junior Stephanie Newton successfully juggles a tough schedule that includes taking classes in hospitality management, while raising four children and working several campus Dining Services’ jobs.
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's monthlong Giving Tuesday campaign puts students first. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's monthlong Giving Tuesday campaign puts students first.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-GivingTuesday_0.jpg?VersionId=LlyxUdls6KqQcIw6crBhJcHUZJ8HL5XZ&h=e6f36a9c&itok=YbI9l1pi)
When we come together, Golden Flashes shine brighter. Please join the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ family this Giving Tuesday as we continue to put students first.
![Members of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Salem community gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Seasoned Café on the campus. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Salem Dean David Dees (third from left) led the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Members of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Salem community gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Seasoned Café on the campus. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Salem Dean David Dees (third from left) led the ribbon-cutting ceremony.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-SalemCafe.jpg?VersionId=jPaduuzQiyBs6wLPxyrPzm6RWCPrLzVJ&h=e6f36a9c&itok=YQc7UXUv)
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held to mark the official opening of the Seasoned Café at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Salem.
![Kids at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's Child Development Center explored a variety of grounds vehicles during the annual Meet the Trucks event. Kids at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's Child Development Center explored a variety of grounds vehicles during the annual Meet the Trucks event.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-Trucks1.jpg?VersionId=p0px0N6rlcrddOSaDS2RVa2UTzDyBwGq&h=e6f36a9c&itok=hN1XyhrN)
Children at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's Child Development Center interacted with a variety of construction and grounds vehicles used by University Facilities Management during the annual Meet the Trucks event.
In This Issue
Employee Anniversaries
Boltz, Barbara A. — 35 years
Bryant, Arthur L. — 15 years
Knapp, Tammie S. — 15 years