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at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University will run an -funded REU program from June 1 through July 24, 2026. Students will work on projects arising naturally in our faculty's research. The emphasis of the program is on independent work under close supervision of the project advisor.
Q. May I host an event at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Hotel and Conference Center?
A. Yes. The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Hotel is owned by the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Foundation and is the primary preferred area hotel for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹. As with any off-campus location, please follow the procedures outlined in Policy 7-02.5 Administrative policy regarding business meals and hospitality expenses payable or reimbursable from university funds for business meals and hospitality events.
Q. May I host an event at a location off campus using university funds?
A. Yes, you may host an event at an off-campus location using university funds. Please refer to Policy 7-02.5 Administrative policy regarding business meals and hospitality expenses payable or reimbursable from university funds for business meals and hospitality events.
Q. Can I take university guests and/or job candidates out to eat off campus using university funds?
A. Yes, you may utilize off-campus dining options. Please refer to Policy 7-02.5 Administrative policy regarding business meals and hospitality expenses payable or reimbursable from university funds for business meals and hospitality events.
Q. Is price a determining factor in obtaining a waiver?
A. Many factors are considered when reviewing waiver requests. If you wish to submit a waiver based on price considerations, contact the catering team first at 330-672-3305 so you can discuss your budget and your event needs with a member of the team.
The following represent the only standing exceptions to this right of first refusal:
Q. How do I get a waiver from using University Catering?
A. All catering orders on Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University campuses that are below a total cost of $200.00 can be fulfilled with any catering vendor, including University Culinary Services. No waiver is required to use an off-campus catering vendor for an event with a total food cost of $200.00 or less. Further, all pizza orders (of any dollar amount) for events on Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University campuses can be fulfilled with any catering vendor, including University Culinary Services.
Q. I want to book an event at a regional campus. What is the process for this?
A. You can book an event for a regional campus by contacting the catering office at 330-672-3305 or catering@kent.edu.
Q. To whom do I talk with in the catering office?
A. The team can be reached at 330-672-3305 or catering@kent.edu and are located on the 2nd floor of the Kent Student Center, Kent campus.
Q. I can’t seem to find what I want within my budget.
A. Our posted menu is a guide. Please call a member of our catering team at 330-672-3305 and we can work with our chefs to create a menu that will work for you within your budget.