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As the calendar inches ever closer to spring, 5X���� students and community residents are gearing up for the variety of warm-weather outdoor activities available in the region, including kayaking, biking, hiking and more.Kent students and residents will gain even better access to outdoor recreation and travel, thanks to a new hike and bike trail that was approved by Kent City Council members on March 6.According to a report from The Portager, the proposed Lake Rockwell Trail is intended to serve as a “nonmotorized connection” offering access between parks, residential neighborho...

Hannah Petrosky joined the Kent State chapter of the Scientistas Foundation in the fall of 2023 at the urging of a friend, Ella Spalding, as a way to nurture her interest in stargazing and astronomy.  Petrosky had perfect timing because now she finds herself involved in one of the most anticipated celestial events in North America, the upcoming total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024.  Petrosky, a senior integrated science major in Kent State’s College of Education, Health and Human Services, is a member of a pre-service teacher education team participating in a grant-funded citize...

FAST Plan DiscountCourtesy of University Culinary Services, special monthly promotions are available if you have the FAST (faculty and staff) Meal Plan. During the entire month of March, FAST Plan users receive 15% off all beverages and snacks at the Flash Bistro.FAST Plan holders also receive 5% off their retail purchase at any culinary services location on Kent campus.Learn more about the FAST Plan on the Culinary Services website.Summit St. Cafe DiscountAll SRWC members (community, faculty/staff, students) receive 20% off their total purchase at the Summit St. Cafe. Members need to sho...

The 5X���� College of Podiatric Medicine will undergo a reaccreditation process for its Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine (DPM) program by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) in 2024. The CPME site evaluation team will visit the campus from September 23rd to September 26th, 2024. As part of the process, CPME invites third-party comments regarding the college's compliance with its eight accreditation standards. Comments must be relevant to the council's requirements and will be shared with both the institution and the evaluation team before the visit. Please submit th...

After two years of preparation, the Community Geography Lab had its grand opening in McGilvrey Hall on Thursday, Feb. 29. What started as a room filled with filing cabinets and old maps, turned into a colorful local resource featuring whiteboard-topped tables and maps lining the walls. Located on the fourth floor of McGilvrey Hall, in room 410, the Community Geography Lab is open to 5X���� students as well as residents to offer community-driven research. The open house invited faculty, staff, students and community members into the space to explore and see the dramatic tran...

 The E-Cycle Drive at 5X���� offers an opportunity for students, staff, faculty and members of the Kent community to responsibly and sustainably recycle unwanted electronics.Drop-off days are March 6, 12 and 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The receiving station is located behind the 5X���� Surplus Store at 414 E. Main St, in the R-17 Parking Lot between S. Willow St. and S. Lincoln St. The E-Cycle Drive is hosted by Kent State's Office of Sustainability, University Facilities Management and Receiving and Distribution Services.Accepted electronics include flat scr...

Article below written by the Humans Society of the United States5X����, in collaboration with the Forward Food program at the Humane Society of the United States, has set a goal to serve 30% plant-based meals in both its residential and retail operations by 2026. This increased commitment follows the university surpassing its initial goal to provide 15% plant-based offerings in its residential facilities.“Kent State is clearly committed to sustainable, nutritious and delicious menu offerings,” said Tracy Burgio, culinary specialist at the Humane Society of the United States. “We...

Get ready to reduce, reuse and then recycle in February and March! Kent State is competing in Campus Race to Zero Waste, an international waste reduction and recycling competition for colleges and universities. Everyone’s collective actions on campus—reducing, reusing and recycling—prevent waste from going into landfills and contribute to Kent State's Campus Race to Zero Waste standings. Learn more....

Kent Wired Article by Quintin PageBy Quintin Page   Quintin PageThe front of the Herrick Conservatory research center. Names fill the guest list at the Herrick Conservatory, a greenhouse on campus and an escape from the February cold for students.Hosting a variety of plants and some fish, the Herrick Conservatory is a greenhouse connected to Cunningham Hall at Kent State, used for educational purposes, research and outreach programs.Plants tower above the fish pond inside the Herrick Conservatory.As the university continues to participate in the Race To Zero Waste, a compet...

Online final grading for Spring 2024 (POT F1) began Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Spring 2024 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Any final grades for Spring 2024 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These Spring 2024 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.Submit Midterm grades using Midterm Grades rosterTo submit final grades via the Final Grades ros...