Organizational Sustainability

IN A FLASH: ‘BEE’ on the Lookout
A Kent State researcher is asking Flashes to "BEE" on the lookout for bees on the Kent Campus. She would like people to capture photos of the bees and then send them to her for use in a research project.

Kent State Places First in National Sustainability Competition
Âé¶¹¹û¶³ earned first-place honors in the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste, a nationwide college campus recycling competition.

Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Updated Complete College Ohio Campus Completion Plan, Sets Fall Tuition
The Âé¶¹¹û¶³ Board of Trustees approved the updated Kent State Complete College Ohio Campus Completion Plan as part of a state and institutional commitment to increase dramatically the number of college degrees awarded in Ohio. The plan was approved during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held May 22.

ADVISORY: Âé¶¹¹û¶³ Board of Trustees Meeting, May 22
The Âé¶¹¹û¶³ Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, at Kent State’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative at 1309 Euclid Ave., Suite 200, in Cleveland to consider the recommendations of the standing committees, proposed personnel actions and new business.

What a Difference 3% Makes
The extensive detail that goes into efficiently maintaining a modern campus may surprise you. And, when you learn how the planning experts at Âé¶¹¹û¶³ handle this important task, you will be equally impressed.

Kent State Goes Green at Earth Fest
Birds flew overhead, black squirrels darted around and a cool, calm breeze swept across Risman Plaza on April 22 as dozens of organizations assembled their tables for Earth Fest, an interactive Earth Day event.

Help us Celebrate Kent State’s 114th Birthday
Kent State is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for Kent State scholarships and programs. This year, the Âé¶¹¹û¶³ Foundation has pledged $5,000 to match employee gifts dollar for dollar (up to $250 per donor until the match money runs out) to the fund of YOUR choice s…
President Diacon Talks Âé¶¹¹û¶³ the Capital Budget and Kent State’s Core Values
"Talking with Todd" focuses on the state capital budget and Kent State's core values.

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.

Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
The protected prairie surrounding Âé¶¹¹û¶³â€™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.