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Briefly Speaking: Headlines for Week of Aug. 15, 2005
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Acknowledge greatness in your workplace: Nominate your deserving colleagues for Distinguished Staff Recognition Awards before Aug. 19.
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Deadline for Distinguished Staff Awards Extended to Aug. 19
Nominate your deserving colleague for a Distinguished Staff Recognition Award now!
The deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday, Aug. 19. The awards program provides a way to show appreciation for classified and unclassified employees who contribute to excellence throughout our university. All classified and unclassified, full- and part-time employees at all Kent State campuses are eligible and nominations can come from faculty, staff or students.
Nominations may be submitted online on the Distinguished Staff Recognition Award page. The Web site includes the criteria for each award and the online nomination form. Nomination forms are also available by contacting Employee Relations and Development at hrd@kent.edu or 330-672-5050.
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Web Workshop Made to Order: Give Your Feedback Now
Do you need a refresher on CommonSpot? Are you interested in developing a new Web site for your department? Do you wonder how your program ranks in search engine results?
Give us a piece of your mind. University Communications and Marketing hosts its annual marketing workshops this fall semester, and now is your chance to help tailor the Web component to your needs. Whether you’d like to start a departmental e-newsletter or learn more about Web accessibility, send us your opinions on the following:
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Topics you would like to cover;
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Best days and times for a workshop;
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Preference for a full-day workshop or mini-sessions throughout the semester;
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What you hope to gain from this workshop.
E-mail us your feedback by Aug. 26 to make the most out of these helpful workshops. For more information, contact Lin Danes at ldanes@kent.edu.
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Register to Participate in the Homecoming Extravaganza
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Register your department, chapter or organization to catch the spirit at Homecoming Extravaganza on Sept. 17.
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Be part of the Homecoming Extravaganza. University departments, student groups and community organizations are invited to participate in the 2005 Homecoming festivities on Sept. 17 from 1-4 p.m. in the Field House adjacent to Dix Stadium.
Register your department or organization to participate in this fun festival of food, entertainment, exhibits, children’s activities and more. “The Extravaganza is a great opportunity to showcase your contributions to the university community,” says Nancy Schiappa, associate director, Alumni Relations. “We welcome all campus departments, groups and organizations to take part in this event.”
Please confirm your participation by returning the Homecoming Extravaganza Registration Form by Sept. 7. Participants will be provided with signs and an information table. For additional information, contact Ann Gosky at 330-672-2480 or agosky@kent.edu.
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Preparing your lawn for the winter not only makes for a greener spring, but can contribute to better water quality too. Get more tips on healthy grass and clean water from the EPA Web site.
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Consider Five Tips for Greener Grass and Cleaner Water
The days are getting cooler and the nights are getting longer. Like it or not, summer is almost over. But don’t pack up the mower and rev up the snow plow just yet. Your lawn is preparing for its winter sleep. According to the Environmental Protective Agency (EPA), properly caring for your lawn year-round can both enhance its appearance and benefit water quality.
Use these tips in your seasonal lawn care to improve your lawn and your water:
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Use regionally adapted, healthy plants that can absorb and filter rainfall and runoff from melted snow.
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Apply quick-release fertilizer during the fall to help the grass build root systems and store energy for the winter.
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Use fallen leaves as winter or summer mulch; or compost and shred leaves and leave on the lawn to enrich the soil.
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Mow high — keeping your lawn a bit long — to produce stronger, healthier blades of grass for fewer pest problems.
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Water slowly and deeply throughout the fall, but only when the lawn needs it.
By following good late-summer and fall lawn care practices, you will better prepare your lawn for winter and be rewarded with a quick green-up in the spring. Plus, a healthy lawn can prevent soil erosion, filter contaminants from rainwater, and contribute to overall quality in the water supply.
For more information on water quality and lawn care, visit the EPA Web site.
This article is being published in e-Inside as part of the action plan developed for the city of Kent and Kent State to improve the quality of storm water discharges. Watch for upcoming e-Inside articles designed to educate the university community about lawn and garden care.
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Get to the Piano Sale Preview
Find the piano you’ve dreamed of buying for years at the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music piano sale preview on Aug. 26 and 27.
Most of these pristine instruments are less than a year old and come with a new factory warranty. From new and used grands, baby grands, uprights and consoles to Yamaha Clavinova digital pianos and Disklavier interactive systems, you’ll find the perfect ivories for your home.
Take advantage of priority selection and price reductions by making a preview appointment at 1-888-822-6752. Print this e-Inside brief and take it to your preview appointment to get a discounted price on pianos before they are offered at the general public sale on Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Special arrangements have been made locally through Lentine’s Music for financing, delivery and warranty service. Your purchase helps support educational programs at the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music .
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