Organizational Sustainability

IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up
Kent State celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!

Heads Up History Buffs: Most of Kent State’s Sanborn Maps Are Now in the Public Domain
A treasure trove of historical Ohio maps that Kent State University digitized about five years ago has recently become part of the public domain, making them free for anyone to use.

New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains
The KSU Surplus Store opened on East Main Street in September of 2023. It recently moved to a new location – on campus in the vacant College of Business Administration Building. The new location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty.

Governor Names Gregory White and Abygail Deemer to Kent State Board of Trustees
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed two new trustees to the Kent State University Board of Trustees. DeWine named Gregory White, J.D., of Concord Township, Ohio, to a nine-year term as trustee and Abygail Deemer of Warren, Ohio, to a two-year term as an undergraduate student trustee.

Kent State Board of Trustees Ratifies 2024 University Remediation Report, Approves Naming Actions Within Crawford Hall
The Kent State University Board of Trustees endorsed the 2024 University Remediation Report at its Dec. 12 meeting. The report provides a comprehensive overview of student remediation at the university.

Museum and Student Group Partnership Stitches Together a Greener Future
A new partnership between the Kent State University Museum and the Fabric Pantry, a student-led organization dedicated to providing free fabric to Kent State students, offers students the resources they need while promoting environmentally responsible fashion practices.

Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises More Than $4.9 Million for Causes Across Its Eight-Campus System
Members of the Kent State University community joined together to cause a ripple effect of change reaching far beyond Kent State, raising more than $4.9 million to support scholarships and programs across the university for its Giving Tuesday 2024 campaign.

ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, Dec. 12
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at noon on Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Kent Student Center, Room 306, on the Kent Campus.

‘We Have a Plan’
Following the recent release of his annual financial update, Kent State President Todd Diacon reviewed the university’s budget and the plan to reduce expenditures during his latest Talking With Todd webcast.

Every Wednesday, It's a Treasure Hunt
Kent State University's Surplus Store, located on E.Main Street offers a variety of useful items including furniture, electronics, office supplies and a fascinating selection of antique maps and books, with many books that are more than 100 years old. The store is a reflection of Kent State's commitment to sustainable practices and disposing of items that are no longer needed by the university.