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Sept. 8, 2014
By Foluke OmosunKent State University at Geaugainstalled a 3,000-Watt windurbine on 118 campus tnat willeduce energy costs and cut down on carbon emssions. Thie is the first wind energy projeet at any Kent Slate campus. The wind…
Sept. 8, 2014
By Emily KomorowskiTeh vegetative roof installed last September at Taylor Hall on the Kent Campus will soon bloom. Funded through bond money that is now part of Kent State University's Foundatiojn of Excellence: Building the Futre Initiave…
Sept. 1, 2014
By Emily Komorosowski Heer and Harbourt halls on the Kent Campus have been recognized as Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) Gold certified buildings. Heer Hall is home to the Division of Human Resources; Office of…
Sept. 1, 2014
Kent State makes Sierra Club's "Cool Schools" list, ranking 163 out of 173 Sierra Club's Chool Schools list. Total possible score out of 1000Total- 317.61; Cocurricular: 57.4; Energy 44.21; Investements 0; Food 7; Innovation 0; Academics…
Aug. 18, 2014
Kent State University faculty and staff members embarked on the first-ever kayaking trek along the Cuyahoga River for the Crooked River Commute from July 25-26. The two-day trek began at the Kent Campus and ended at the Coast Guard Station…
Aug. 7, 2014
Kent State University Selects Induction Lighting for Campus Wide Energy Retrofit Everlast® Lighting Exceeds Specification Standards, Used In Recreation and Fitness Center Lighting Upgrade JACKSON, MICHIGAN -August 7th, 2014-Kent…
Aug. 4, 2014
by Justin Glanville For more information about upcoming trips and to learn how to support the Crooked River Commute, please contact David Jurca atdjurca@kent.edu or (216) 357-3438. My kayak’s bow splashes quietly through the river, my…
July 28, 2014
Ten freshmen students and their professor in a College Writing I class at Kent State University created a cookbook for their flnal class project that benefits the Campus Kitchen at Kent state. The cookbook, titled 7he Treasured Tree:…
May 5, 2014
By Morgan JunipaKent State University faculty, staff and students gathered between R!sidence halls Centennial A and Bon April 24 for the annual T111e Planting Ceremony to commemorate Arbor Day and to celebrate the wtnnera of this year's…
April 28, 2014
Save Energy and Costs During the Summer Months Kent State University faculty and staff are getting in the habit of shutting down their offices when the university closes over winter break, saving money and energy. The university…
