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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
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![Kent State University's Center for Undergraduate Excellence has received LEED Gold certification. Kent State University's Center for Undergraduate Excellence has received LEED Gold certification.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/photo%20leadCUE.jpg?VersionId=l1hmbN4r2VGa5ot_JQCZH9V5x.NGAPL9)
Several new and renovated Kent State University buildings received Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) recognition in 2016, bringing to 11 the total number of certified buildings on Kent State’s campuses. LEED is a rating system that comes from the U.S.
More Kent State Buildings Receive LEED Certification; E-inside; January 17, 2017
Several new and renovated Kent State University buildings received Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) recognition in 2016, bringing to 11 the total number of certified buildings on Kent State’s campuses. LEED is a rating system that comes from the U.S.Image
![Two Kent State University students ride Flashfleet bikes in downtown Kent. Kent State was named a Green College in the 2016 Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” for its focus on environmentally friendly transportation. Two Kent State University students ride Flashfleet bikes in downtown Kent. Kent State was named a Green College in the 2016 Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” for its focus on environmentally friendly transportation.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/11.15.16%20Photo%20of%20Flashfleet.jpg?VersionId=BuIdq714dvJZO2NYX.kqEysyh1EPod50)
The new 2016 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” features Kent State University as one of the most environmentally responsible “green” colleges.
“It is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working…
Kent State Named One of 361 Green Colleges by The Princeton Review; E-Inside; November 15, 2016
The new 2016 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” features Kent State University as one of the most environmentally responsible “green” colleges. “It is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working…Experience the autumn colors of the Kent Campus.
VIDEO: FALL AT KENT STATE 2016; E-Inside; November 4, 2016
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Lisa Ferrell, Kent State University’s housekeeping manager, has been selected as a 2016 Manager of Distinction by Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine. This award is presented based on nominations from co-workers and managers for employees who go above and beyond…
KENT STATE HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION; E-Inside; November 3, 2016
Lisa Ferrell, Kent State University’s housekeeping manager, has been selected as a 2016 Manager of Distinction by Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine. This award is presented based on nominations from co-workers and managers for employees who go above and beyond…The first phase of the Summit Street: Building a Better Way Improvement Project is almost complete. Work began nearly a year ago on the stretch of Summit Street from Fraternity Circle to just past Loop Road, and that section of the road is expected to be finished by mid-November…
PHASE ONE OF SUMMIT STREET PROJECT NEARING COMPLETION; E-Inside; October 27, 2016
The first phase of the Summit Street: Building a Better Way Improvement Project is almost complete. Work began nearly a year ago on the stretch of Summit Street from Fraternity Circle to just past Loop Road, and that section of the road is expected to be finished by mid-November…The Suburbanite Article
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Three local colleges and universities were among the seven from around Ohio which shared $150,000 in Dominion Higher…
Area college receive Higher Education Grants; The Suburbanite; October 20, 2016
The Suburbanite Article By Suburbanite Staff Report Three local colleges and universities were among the seven from around Ohio which shared $150,000 in Dominion Higher…Image
![Working on the butterfly garden at Kent State University at Salem are (front, from left) Associate Professor Chris Carlson, Samantha Keshock, Joy Draper, Steven Harvey; and (back, from left) Phillip Grover, Matt Baird, Jeremy Roark and Andy Rus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/REGIONAL-Butterfly1_0.jpg?VersionId=SFM3ak9HsQa1kJ3qk8rTKyZ7JFb7lqrg)
Kent State University at Salem horticulture students recently helped Associate Professor Chris Carlson take the first step toward creating a series of themed gardens on the grounds of the Salem Campus by designing a butterfly garden.
The students conducted soil…
HORTICULTURE STUDENTS AT KENT STATE SALEM PLANT BUTTERFLY GARDEN; E-Inside; October 28, 2016
Kent State University at Salem horticulture students recently helped Associate Professor Chris Carlson take the first step toward creating a series of themed gardens on the grounds of the Salem Campus by designing a butterfly garden. The students conducted soil…The Kent State of Wellness Steering Committee has awarded 14 minigrants totaling more than $11,000 to departments and student organizations with creative proposals to enhance the culture of health and wellness at Kent State University.