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
Niara Johnson, a freshman fashion merchandising major, was one of only five students chosen to receive a 2018 College of the Arts Flash Grant. There will be a special reception on May 1, from 4:30 – 5:30 in the Rockwell Hall Atrium to celebrate her project, “Saving the…
Freshman Niara Johnson receives College of the Arts Flash Grant for “Saving the World Through Sewing” Project; The Fashion School; April 18, 2018
Niara Johnson, a freshman fashion merchandising major, was one of only five students chosen to receive a 2018 College of the Arts Flash Grant. There will be a special reception on May 1, from 4:30 – 5:30 in the Rockwell Hall Atrium to celebrate her project, “Saving the…Image
Several fashion design and merchandising students took first place in the Art/Fashion category of the 2018 KSU Undergraduate Research Symposium earlier this month. This year’s Symposium had the highest participation ever in the history of this annual event, resulting in nearly…
Fashion Students Win First Place at Undergraduate Research Symposium; The Fashion School; April 18, 2018
Several fashion design and merchandising students took first place in the Art/Fashion category of the 2018 KSU Undergraduate Research Symposium earlier this month. This year’s Symposium had the highest participation ever in the history of this annual event, resulting in nearly…Image
On April 12, future generations of business leaders got a first look at design concepts from several firms competing to develop 5X’s new College of Business Administration building.
Kent State Community Meets Potential Partners for First Major Project of $1 Billion Master Plan; E-Inside; April 13, 2018
On April 12, future generations of business leaders got a first look at design concepts from several firms competing to develop 5X’s new College of Business Administration building.Image
For anyone who has traveled to Kent State over the summer, the Summit Street construction project has been quite an inconvenience for drivers. For Lauren Kinsman-Costello, though, it’s an opportunity to make the campus more ecologically friendly and establish trends in biology,…
ROAD CONSTRUCTION LEADS TO WETLANDS RESEARCH ON CAMPUS; Division of Research and Sponsored Programs; April 11, 2018
For anyone who has traveled to Kent State over the summer, the Summit Street construction project has been quite an inconvenience for drivers. For Lauren Kinsman-Costello, though, it’s an opportunity to make the campus more ecologically friendly and establish trends in biology,…Image
Kent State biology student rescues excess food for educational feast
Imagine planning a dinner party for 500 of your closest friends and not knowing what you will serve until almost the last minute. It might sound stressful, but for Erin Shattuck it is a privilege. Ms. …
Turning Food Waste Into a Window of Opportunity; E-Inside; March 30, 2018
Kent State biology student rescues excess food for educational feast Imagine planning a dinner party for 500 of your closest friends and not knowing what you will serve until almost the last minute. It might sound stressful, but for Erin Shattuck it is a privilege. Ms. …Roadwork on East Summit Street has resumed as crews work to finish the remaining part of the improvement project.
Summit Street Project Update; E-Inside; March 23, 2018
Roadwork on East Summit Street has resumed as crews work to finish the remaining part of the improvement project.Inventive makers across all disciplines, from art and design to technology and science, will once again have the opportunity to exhibit and discuss their unique talents at the fifth annual Kent State Mini Maker Faire on Friday, April 13, from noon-4 p.m.…
Kent State Maker Faire Inspires Creativity and Innovation for University and Community Members; E-Inside; March 23, 2018
Inventive makers across all disciplines, from art and design to technology and science, will once again have the opportunity to exhibit and discuss their unique talents at the fifth annual Kent State Mini Maker Faire on Friday, April 13, from noon-4 p.m.…Image
WRITTEN BY: LAUREN GARCZYNSKI
5X’s sustainability efforts include a nationally recognized tree campus, comprehensive recycling programs and a unique footprint of 12 LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) buildings throughout its…
Kent State’s Center for the Visual Arts Building Earns LEED Silver Recognition
WRITTEN BY: LAUREN GARCZYNSKI 5X’s sustainability efforts include a nationally recognized tree campus, comprehensive recycling programs and a unique footprint of 12 LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) buildings throughout its…In order to perform necessary maintenance on the boilers, steam transmission systems and electrical distribution systems, 5X's Power Plant on the Kent Campus will be shut down beginning Sunday, May 13, at 12:01 a.m. The shutdown is expected to be…
What are the dates for the annual steam shutdown?; E-Inside; March 23, 2018
In order to perform necessary maintenance on the boilers, steam transmission systems and electrical distribution systems, 5X's Power Plant on the Kent Campus will be shut down beginning Sunday, May 13, at 12:01 a.m. The shutdown is expected to be…Image
5X’s sustainability efforts include a nationally recognized tree campus, comprehensive recycling programs and a unique footprint of 12 LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) buildings throughout its campuses.
Kent State’s Center for…