Paws & Unwind
Take a relaxing break from studying for finals. Come unwind with free crafts and the Paws for a Cause dogs!
The Body Image Workshop - Part 2
Feeling the pressure to look a certain way? You’re not alone. In this two-part CAPS workshop, we’ll dig into how beauty standards shape the way we see ourselves, challenge the pressure to “fit the mold,” and build tools for creating a healthier, more positive body image. You’ll get a free workbook to guide you along the way. Attendance at Part 1 of this workshop (9/19/25) is required to attend part 2.
Silencing Your Inner Critic
Does your inner critic need a mute button? In this virtual CAPS workshop, you’ll learn how to quiet that inner critic and swap self-judgment for self-compassion. We’ll practice simple, real-life strategies to handle daily stress with more kindness, and you’ll walk away with your very own personalized Self-Compassion Plan. Come ready to try it out, ask questions, and leave with tools you can actually use.
The Body Image Workshop - Part 1
Feeling the pressure to look a certain way? You’re not alone. In this two-part CAPS workshop, we’ll dig into how beauty standards shape the way we see ourselves, challenge the pressure to “fit the mold,” and build tools for creating a healthier, more positive body image. You’ll get a free workbook to guide you along the way. Attendance at this workshop (part 1) is required for attendance at Part 2.
International Student Lunch Conversations
Join us for monthly lunch meetings to connect and share about international student life in America and at Kent State University. Lunches are co-sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Office of Global Education (OGE). All enrolled Kent State students are welcome. We will have free food and drinks!
Sleep 101
Tired of being tired? Whether you can’t fall asleep, keep waking up, or just never feel rested, this CAPS workshop is for you. Learn how better sleep can boost your grades, relationships, energy, and even your looks. We’ll cover everything from the best times to study, to how to nap like a pro, to tricks for quieting a busy brain at night. Free handouts included!
Faculty, staff and students rolled up their sleeves on Thursday, Oct. 2, for the first-ever Campus Kleanup at Kent State University at Ashtabula. Volunteers pulled weeds, raked leaves, washed windows and more to help the campus shine.Organized by the dean’s cabinet along with buildings and grounds, the effort focused on sprucing up areas around Susan J. Stocker Hall. Projects included cleaning mulch beds, painting tables and chairs, trimming shrubs, removing brush and refreshing the landscaping near the main entry wall, as well as revitalizing the Mahan Reading Court.“Campus Kleanup is a...