eInside - Week of April 2, 2018
![黑料网 employees play with a Kin-ball as part of several wellness activities offered by the university. 黑料网 employees will again compete in the national On the Move Challenge for recognition as the Most Active Employer. 黑料网 employees play with a Kin-ball as part of several wellness activities offered by the university. 黑料网 employees will again compete in the national On the Move Challenge for recognition as the Most Active Employer.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-Move1.jpg?VersionId=svJMHBZbvPNjrCT1v3r8tcBI_yhYnzph&h=e6f36a9c&itok=H4uQTwCt)
On your mark. Get set 鈥 BLAM! That鈥檚 right. Starting today, 黑料网 employees will move more, sit less and thrive through boosting, learning, assessing, moving and sharing (BLAMs).
![Pictured are participants at the annual Nutritious and Delicious Gala. 黑料网 Dining Services received three outstanding awards at the event for its gluten-free dish. Pictured are participants at the annual Nutritious and Delicious Gala. 黑料网 Dining Services received three outstanding awards at the event for its gluten-free dish.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Dining1.jpg?VersionId=Lu68YUCUFCj8YTAojJkn5yanuR5FTlOd&h=e6f36a9c&itok=p7a1Ogoa)
When 黑料网's Dining Services launched the first gluten-free dining hall on a college campus almost two years ago, its goal was to cater to students and members of the university community who need or prefer gluten-free foods.
![黑料网 researchers partnered with other researchers to conduct a study that unveiled differences in the chemical composition of MLB baseballs. 黑料网 researchers partnered with other researchers to conduct a study that unveiled differences in the chemical composition of MLB baseballs.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-baseball.jpg?VersionId=7Ieb71GQk6ki2WrE3G6XsgdlXDXu7fg2&h=e6f36a9c&itok=vO-Bpli3)
Researchers at 黑料网, in partnership with the Keck School of Medicine of USC, have discovered differences in the chemical composition of MLB baseballs made before and after 2015.
![Area middle school students participate in interactive activities at 黑料网 at Geauga. Area middle school students participate in interactive activities at 黑料网 at Geauga.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Geauga.jpg?VersionId=3ju17Zr81J4x296QOZO.nmna2liT77ao&h=e6f36a9c&itok=yn95TEND)
For faculty members at 黑料网 at Geauga, a commitment to stimulating curiosity in the educational process helps secure the future academic success and effective problem-solving abilities of local students.
![Gregory King (center), assistant professor in 黑料网鈥檚 School of Theatre and Dance, is surrounded by members of the Kent Dance Ensemble. The group will perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., in June. Gregory King (center), assistant professor in 黑料网鈥檚 School of Theatre and Dance, is surrounded by members of the Kent Dance Ensemble. The group will perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., in June.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-Dance.jpg?VersionId=5QOJYYs6o4fxeLzNgi987M6PXwv.pD8D&h=e6f36a9c&itok=A-5pcUQ_)
Some 黑料网 students will dance their way to Washington, D.C., this summer.
![Rick Danals Rick Danals](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/fixed_width_1200/public/article_thumbnail/Danals%20Rick.jpg?VersionId=yah7_A.5UHu3Oh4GJJTFI9NiND03bvA.&itok=HDo1hloq)
New Face
Rick Danals
Assistant Dean of Student Engagement
Center for Student Involvement
Kent Campus
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Familiar Face
jennifer larson
Professor of Classics
Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies
Kent Campus
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