Employee Appreciation Day Coming Soon

Mark your calendars. We are looking forward to seeing you.

Kent State University’s annual Employee Appreciation Day will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom. A special evening event will be held for second- and third-shift workers from 10-11:30 p.m.

Registration opens Aug. 3. Register by Sept. 2 and you will be eligible to win prizes. Share in the fun and enjoy complimentary food, good music, Zumba demos, competitions and much more.

And do not forget your blue and gold. The “Spirit Patrol” will hand out prizes for employees showing their Kent State pride. For all you do, this event is for you.

See you there!

POSTED: Friday, July 29, 2016 09:02 AM

UPDATED: Saturday, November 09, 2024 10:28 PM

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