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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
By Rachel Karas, The Kent Stater
Many students get involved with research while at Kent State. Although some research one topic, Angela Deibel is someone who brings different fields together.
Deibel is a senior with a double major in marketing and engineering, and she is a…
Zero-emissions vehicle could lead to more sustainability on campus; Kent Wired; May 4, 2019
By Rachel Karas, The Kent Stater Many students get involved with research while at Kent State. Although some research one topic, Angela Deibel is someone who brings different fields together. Deibel is a senior with a double major in marketing and engineering, and she is a…Image
![Members of the Student Leadership Council are taking an active role in managing Flash's Food Pantry on the East Liverpool Campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Student-Leadership-Council-Article-1500x600_0.jpg?VersionId=vj1DrFBb0KJqf3EWt5D.t9JgkVz1GKxy)
Flash’s Food Pantry officially opened in April, serving as a resource for students on the Kent State University at East Liverpool campus who may need an occasional boost with putting food on their tables.
Food Pantry Opens on East Liverpool Campus; Kent State Today; May 1, 2019
Flash’s Food Pantry officially opened in April, serving as a resource for students on the Kent State University at East Liverpool campus who may need an occasional boost with putting food on their tables.Kent State Receives Local Volunteer Award
Kent State University was recognized this month by the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank for its volunteer work with the organization last year. In appreciation of the service provided by the university, the food bank bestowed Kent State…
Kent State Receives Local Volunteer Award; Kent State Today HR Faculty/Staff News; April 29, 2019
Kent State Receives Local Volunteer Award Kent State University was recognized this month by the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank for its volunteer work with the organization last year. In appreciation of the service provided by the university, the food bank bestowed Kent State…By Samantha Farland, The Kent Stater
A new eco-friendly charging pavilion station will be placed by Campus Center Drive near the Schwartz center before May 10.
This 10-foot tall structure will be the third charging station for phones and laptops on campus. Each USB port is…
Students build sustainable charging stations for university; Kent Wired; April 30, 2019
By Samantha Farland, The Kent Stater A new eco-friendly charging pavilion station will be placed by Campus Center Drive near the Schwartz center before May 10. This 10-foot tall structure will be the third charging station for phones and laptops on campus. Each USB port is…Kent State Receives Ohio EPA Environmental Excellence Awards
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency presented its Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Awards recently at the Ohio EPA’s second Sustainability Conference in Columbus.
Doug Pearson, associate vice president…
Kent State Receives Ohio EPA Environmental Excellence Awards; Kent State Today Faculty/Staff News; April 29, 2019
Kent State Receives Ohio EPA Environmental Excellence Awards The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency presented its Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Awards recently at the Ohio EPA’s second Sustainability Conference in Columbus. Doug Pearson, associate vice president…Image
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Kent State University celebrated the launch of a dynamic new space, the Design Innovation (DI) Hub, which will bring innovations from many disciplines together in a 68,000-square-foot building near the center of the Kent Campus.
The construction launch, which marks the…
Kent State Celebrates Construction Launch of Its Design Innovation Hub; Kent State Today; April 23, 2019
Kent State University celebrated the launch of a dynamic new space, the Design Innovation (DI) Hub, which will bring innovations from many disciplines together in a 68,000-square-foot building near the center of the Kent Campus. The construction launch, which marks the…By Maddy Haberberger, The Kent Stater
Earth Day is April 22nd - celebrated across the world, the day is seen as an opportunity to reflect on our impact on the environment, and promote practices that keep our planet clean and healthy. Here at Kent State, Melanie Knowles and…
Kent State's sustainability: how the blue and gold keep it green on Earth Day; Kent Wired; April 22, 2019
By Maddy Haberberger, The Kent Stater Earth Day is April 22nd - celebrated across the world, the day is seen as an opportunity to reflect on our impact on the environment, and promote practices that keep our planet clean and healthy. Here at Kent State, Melanie Knowles and…By Kimberly Fisher, The Kent Stater
Kent State has been recognized by Tree Campus USA for its commitment to maintaining campus trees. This is the 11th year Kent has received this honor.
Kent State recognized by Tree Campus USA; Kent Wired; April 22, 2019
By Kimberly Fisher, The Kent Stater Kent State has been recognized by Tree Campus USA for its commitment to maintaining campus trees. This is the 11th year Kent has received this honor.Kent Wired Article
Maddy Haberberger, TV2 Reporter
April 22, 2019
Kent Wired Article "Tracking our Trash" by Henry Palattella
Sorted, transported and covered: Transforming trash as it travels to its forever home
Think of the last thing you threw away on Kent State’s campus. Maybe it was a scrap of paper. Maybe it was the remnants of a…