Every spring and fall millions of birds migrate through Northeast Ohio on their way to or from their breeding grounds. With their song and bright colors, birds help brighten our campus after a long winter. Kent State University’s Department of Biological Sciences distinctive programs study and track the migration of different birds. Sangeet Lamichhaney, Ph.D., assistant professor, said that Northeast Ohio is one of the best places for bird watching.“Northeast Ohio is one of the most popular channels for the birds to migrate between South America and North America,” Lamichhaney said. &nbs...
INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS AT THE COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM During a visit to the Cleveland Zoo as a small child, Maureen “Moe” Duffy, B.S. ’17, witnessed a zookeeper working with a gorilla, sparking a lifelong interest in animals.When it came time to pick a college, Duffy knew two things for certain: she wanted to pursue a career where she could work with animals and she wanted to stay in Ohio.She looked into three different schools in Ohio and said, “Kent State’s where I ended up finding my happy place.” Duffy earned her bachelor of science degree in z...
April was Earth Month and Kent State University celebrated the fantastic planet we share with activities nearly every day! Among them, of course were events and activities around the total solar eclipse on April 8 and the Earth Fest, Farmers' Market and Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) Research Showcase on Earth Day, April 22. Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed...
Earth Fest brings attention to environmental protection during Earth Week, by Kent WiredElaina Matricardi, ReporterApril 24, 2024 Elaina MatricardiTables set up at the annual Earth Fest celebration April 22, 2024. Kent’s Office of Sustainability highlighted ways to protect the environment during their annual Earth Fest on Monday with the help of the Earth Month Committee and Kent Flea & Makers Market.“I think the importance of Earth Fest is making sure, especially in the spring, just to bring to people’s mind our relationship to the planet and our local environment,” Melani...
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. The entire campus was in full bloom, with the sun shining brightly across the lawn as students gathered on The K.Hosted by the Earth Month Planning Committee and the Office of Sustainability, Earth Fest was one of many distinctive programs held throughout April to celebrate the planet and teach the Kent State University community how to better care for our natural spaces. &n...
View: 'Everybody can make an impact.' Kent State students gather to celebrate Earth Day; Idea Stream; April 22, 2024...
Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at Kent State? The Kent State community can ride from Dix Stadium to the Kent Free Library with ease thanks to bike-friendly paths. Students can bring their own bikes from home or use the SPIN app’s bikeshare program to get around the Kent Campus.Last year, the League of American Bicyclists awarded Kent State University with a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly University award. The award recognizes the university for its efforts in maintaining, promoting and enabling safe biking on campus.Established in 1880, the league is a grassroots effo...
From Kent Wired/TV2 NewsKent State’s annual Earth Fest promotes environmental conservation and sustainabilityElaina Matricardi, TV2 ReporterApril 22, 2024 Elaina Matricardi, TV2 ReporterWith the help of the Earth Month Committee and Kent Flea & Makers Market, Kent’s Sustainability Office looked to highlight ways to protect the environment during their annual Earth Fest.This year was the first of many to be held outside, with lots of students joining in to learn all about ways to sustain and conserve Earth’s environment. Tables offered small prizes, info pamphlets, and much more.TV2’s ...
Join us for Earth Fest and other Earth Month eventsThe 2024 Earth Month Committee has planned events throughout the month of April based on the theme “Planet vs. Plastics." Join in the Earth Month celebration and check out speakers, the annual bioblitz, Earth Fest (today!), clean-ups, plant sale fundraisers, fiber art gallery exhibition, sustainable dining sessions and more! The Earth Month Committee is chaired by the Office of Sustainability with over 30 department, office, student organization and regional campus representatives. Join the celebration on social media using the hashtags: ...
The city of Kent Fire Department conducted their annual burn on the protected prairie near Kent State's Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center. This prairie is an important element in Kent State's commitment to sustainability because it is a low-maintenance landscape saves Kent State from having to mow, fertilize and control weeds on 10 acres of university property.The burning of the prairie, which has been a yearly practice since 2004, allows for new growth during the summer season, controls the spread of invasive plants, puts nutrients back into the soil and enc...