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Kent State at Salem students preparing plants for winter storage

IN A FLASH: Seasonal Sustainability

Students in the Horticulture program at 5XÉçÇø at Salem help to keep their campus looking great year round by preparing perennial plants for storage as seasons change. 

Tags: 5XÉçÇø at Salem, Regional Campuses, Organizational Sustainability, Research & Science, Grounds

Kent State Today

Turkey vulture atop a section of the University Library

IN A FLASH: Definitely NOT Our Mascot

A Kent State staffer spotted an unusual visitor atop a section of the University Library. 

Tags: University Libraries, Grounds, University News, Diverse Kent State, Community & Society

Kent State Today

Spring flowers

IN A FLASH: Flashes of Spring

Blooming flowers and budding trees herald the annual green up on campus in spring semester.

Tags: Spring Semester, Grounds, University Facilities Management, University News, Nationally Distinctive, Kent Campus, May 4

Kent State Today

Prairie Burn 2024

IN A FLASH: All Fired Up - For Sustainability

The annual prairie burn on the university property near the Recreation and Wellness Center renews healthy plant growth and saves Kent State money in maintenance costs.

 

Tags: sustainability, Organizational Sustainability, University Facilities Management, Grounds, Student Recreation and Wellness Center, City of Kent, Research & Science

Kent State Today

A blaze burns the prairie grass that grows behind the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center during a controlled burning by the Kent Fire Department.

Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn

The protected prairie surrounding 5XÉçÇø’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Monday, April 15, between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon, to allow for new growth during the summer season.

Tags: University News, Organizational Sustainability, Grounds, University Facilities Management, Division of Finance and Administration

Kent State Today

Monarch butterfly in Murin Gardens.

IN A FLASH: The Colors of Summer

The colorful landscaping on the Kent Campus attracts visitors of all kinds - and species. 

Tags: Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, University Facilities Management, Grounds

Kent State Today

A blaze burns the prairie grass that grows behind the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center during a controlled burning by the Kent Fire Department.

Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn

The protected prairie surrounding 5XÉçÇø’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Tuesday, April 25, starting around 9 a.m., to allow for new growth during the summer season.

Tags: University News, Organizational Sustainability, Grounds, University Facilities Management, Division of Finance and Administration

Kent State Today

A campus groundhog is building his winter burrow near Engleman Hall.

IN A FLASH: Where's Your Hard Hat?

A campus groundhog is constructing his winter home near the Crawford Hall construction site. 

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Kent State Today

A blaze burns the prairie grass that grows behind the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center during a controlled burning by the Kent Fire Department.

Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn

The protected prairie surrounding 5XÉçÇø’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Friday, April 29, starting around 9 a.m., to allow for new growth during the summer season.

Tags: University News, Grounds, University Facilities Management, Division of Finance and Administration

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