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All are invited to the 2025 MLK Celebration, titled The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Kent Campus, Thursday, Jan. 30. Enjoy a lunch and a panelist conversation. 

The Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events Committee is proud to present the third annual 100 Plates on Jan. 29 from noon to 1:30 p.m. 100 Plates is inspired by 500 Plates, an Akron community meal and discussion hosted in 2015. 100 Plates invites all to share a meal and participate in a facilitated dialogue on MLK’s ideas around care and community. Both Â鶹¾«Ñ¡and the larger community are welcome to join. Food will be provided and registration is required.

In celebration of American Heart Month, please join Employee Wellness on Thursday, Feb. 13 to learn about the importance of heart health with speakers from the American Heart Association and Be Well. When we take care of our hearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for others. Lunch will be provided. Registration is $5 and is limited to 80 participants.

On Feb. 1, the Women’s Center will host the fifth annual Elect Her event at Kent Campus from noon to 4 p.m. at the May 4th Visitor Center. Elect Her is an interactive, one-day training program that educates college students on the value of having women and marginalized voices in politics. Many students have gone through the Elect Her program and learned a great deal of useful skills. All are welcome!

You are invited to attend and present at the 7th Annual Education Elevated (e2) Conference on Friday, Feb. 21. This free, virtual conference brings together KSU community members and others to share knowledge, skills and teaching strategies that elevate students’ learning through leveraging technology in service of effective teaching. This year’s theme is Reimagining Engagement: Teach Efficiently, Connect Effectively. If you'd like to present, proposal submissions are due Monday, Jan. 27.