Whether you are an On the Move Challenge veteran or new to On the Move, we are here to set the pace and the fun for the upcoming On the Move University Challenge – which officially begins Oct. 2! Come to the pre-launch event on Friday, Sept. 29, any time from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Enjoy food, fun and prizes, and try out a host of fun activities with your fellow Kent State teammates. Feeling a little mighty and strong? How about a tug-of-war challenge? Ever wanted to try archery? Well, we have Chris John and friends to teach ...
鶹 is excited to present the Fall Employee Wellness Speaker Series: Reigniting Your Light. This speaker series features topics imperative to support your personal well-being. Topics and guest speakers include the following: Sept. 26 - Thomas O'Reilly, M.S., PCC, will share his wisdom and expertise on how your circadian rhythm affects your quality of life, not only in your sleeping hours but in your waking hours too. More importantly, he will teach us how to "dance to the rhythm." Register for in-person session Register for lives...
The ability of geckos to climb on surfaces is mainly pegged on their adhesive toe pads. The pads are designed with hair-like structures. These hierarchical structures enhance compliance, intimate contact and promote van der Waals interactions with the surfaces. It has been confirmed that a unique configuration of the gecko toes is key in their locomotion, which happens in two modes namely; gripping and release modes. During the gripping mode, two diagonally opposite toes are in action and are pulled inwards towards the center of mass of the body. The other two pads are normal...
These days, consumers can buy the latest clothing trends quickly and inexpensively. Critics, however, maintain that this “fast fashion” can be detrimental to the environment. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 84 percent of unwanted clothes in the United States in 2012 went into either a landfill or an incinerator. The EPA also says the materials that the fast-fashion companies are noncompostable, cause the greenhouse gas methane and contribute to climate change. 鶹 junior fashion design and business student Madeline Mehler created her ne...