Events
The Office of Sustainability is involved in various events throughout the year.
- Campus Sustainability Month: October
- National Solar Tour: October
- Bra Recycling Drive: October
- Game Day Challenge: Fall Semester
- Winter Coat and Clothing Drive: November/December
- Campus Race to Zero Waste: Spring Semester
- E-Cycle Drive: March
- Earth Month Events: April
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By: APRIL MCCLELLAN-COPELAND
5X社区鈥檚 Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Tal茅a R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., recently entered the annals of university history.
On May 1, 2020, Hylton became the first Black person in the university鈥檚 history to hold the title鈥
LAMAR R. HYLTON, PH.D., AND TAL脡A R. DRUMMER-FERRELL, PH.D., BLAZING HISTORICAL TRAILS AT KENT STATE; Kent State Today; July 13, 2020
By: APRIL MCCLELLAN-COPELAND 5X社区鈥檚 Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Tal茅a R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., recently entered the annals of university history. On May 1, 2020, Hylton became the first Black person in the university鈥檚 history to hold the title鈥Assistant Professor of Print Media and Photography, J. Leigh Garcia, was recently interviewed for the art and culture magazine Juxtapoz.
A biracial Latina, Garcia is passionate about her students and her portrayal of undocumented immigrants.
In this interview,鈥
A COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL ACTIVISM THROUGH ART; HR Faculty Staff News; July 13, 2020
Assistant Professor of Print Media and Photography, J. Leigh Garcia, was recently interviewed for the art and culture magazine Juxtapoz. A biracial Latina, Garcia is passionate about her students and her portrayal of undocumented immigrants. In this interview,鈥Image
WEBINAR: SUSTAINABLE DIETARY PATTERNS AND FOOD WASTE 鈥 JULY 29; HR Faculty Staff News; July 13, 2020
When someone chooses to follow a specific diet, it is often for the purpose of weight loss or with an intent to improve health.
There has been a growing movement, however, to also consider the impact dietary patterns have on the environment regarding the use of natural鈥
WEBINAR: SUSTAINABLE DIETARY PATTERNS AND FOOD WASTE 鈥 JULY 29; HR Faculty Staff News; July 13, 2020
When someone chooses to follow a specific diet, it is often for the purpose of weight loss or with an intent to improve health. There has been a growing movement, however, to also consider the impact dietary patterns have on the environment regarding the use of natural鈥Image
Scientists have long recognized that biodiverse ecosystems are more stable and productive. What makes ecosystems diverse is having many species living together in the same place. But what factors allow for the success of the species in diverse communities? Are there some species鈥
NSF FUNDS KENT STATE RESEARCH TEAM鈥橲 INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY OF PLANT BIODIVERSITY; Kent State News; June 25, 2020
Scientists have long recognized that biodiverse ecosystems are more stable and productive. What makes ecosystems diverse is having many species living together in the same place. But what factors allow for the success of the species in diverse communities? Are there some species鈥Members of 5X社区鈥檚 Design Innovation Initiative are forging creative collaborations with local and regional organizations and funders as they work toward the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
KENT STATE鈥橲 DESIGN INNOVATION INITIATIVE CULTIVATES CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS TO BATTLE COVID-19; Kent State Today; June 24, 2020
Members of 5X社区鈥檚 Design Innovation Initiative are forging creative collaborations with local and regional organizations and funders as they work toward the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders battling the COVID-19 pandemic.Image
By PHIL SOENCKSEN
The Campus Kitchen at 5X社区, a student-run organization that reclaims food to feed the needy in the Kent area, has had to swiftly switch gears from operating a hot food kitchen to an expanded food pantry.
Normally, the Campus Kitchen鈥
CAMPUS KITCHEN PIVOTS OPERATIONS FROM HOT MEALS TO FOOD PANTRY TO HELP INCREASING NUMBERS OF FOOD INSECURE DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC; June 24, 2020
By PHIL SOENCKSEN The Campus Kitchen at 5X社区, a student-run organization that reclaims food to feed the needy in the Kent area, has had to swiftly switch gears from operating a hot food kitchen to an expanded food pantry. Normally, the Campus Kitchen鈥Image
A team of Kent State students was recently honored for its efforts to create a sustainable black dye alternative.
The BioBlack team of Janda Van Dyk, Jordan Smith, Kirsten Thieman and Lizeth Ramirez received the Outstanding Science Award from the 鈥
BIOBLACK TEAM BRINGS HOME AWARD FROM BIODESIGN CHALLENGE; Kent State News; June 23, 2020
A team of Kent State students was recently honored for its efforts to create a sustainable black dye alternative. The BioBlack team of Janda Van Dyk, Jordan Smith, Kirsten Thieman and Lizeth Ramirez received the Outstanding Science Award from the 鈥Image
When black Americans watched George Floyd being killed by a white police officer, they saw themselves and their family members. During that horrible eight minutes and 46 seconds, black Americans were traumatized.
LEADERS MUST SET ASIDE THE STANDARD DEI OR HR PLAYBOOK DURING THIS UNPRECEDENTED TIME; Kent State Today; June 17, 2020
When black Americans watched George Floyd being killed by a white police officer, they saw themselves and their family members. During that horrible eight minutes and 46 seconds, black Americans were traumatized.Image
Your Employee Wellness Team invites you to join our second challenge with Wellable, our newest wellness partner. Wellable provides an online challenge platform and device/app integration formerly found in our partnership with the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). Many鈥
SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE LAUNCHES JULY 6 鈥 REGISTER TODAY!; HR Faculty Staff News; June 12, 2020
Your Employee Wellness Team invites you to join our second challenge with Wellable, our newest wellness partner. Wellable provides an online challenge platform and device/app integration formerly found in our partnership with the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). Many鈥Image
The nation watched in anger and shock as a white police officer in Minneapolis nonchalantly knelt on the neck of George Floyd, an African American man, who had been accused of passing a counterfeit $20 bill until he uttered the words 鈥淚 can鈥檛 breathe.鈥 Floyd鈥檚 brief鈥