Organizational Sustainability

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What a Difference 3% Makes

The extensive detail that goes into efficiently maintaining a modern campus may surprise you. And, when you learn how the planning experts at Kent State University handle this important task, you will be equally impressed.

Tags: Facilities Planning and Operations , University News , Organizational Sustainability

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Kent State Goes Green at Earth Fest

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.  

Tags: University News , Organizational Sustainability , Community & Society

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Help us Celebrate Kent State’s 114th Birthday

Kent State is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for Kent State scholarships and programs. This year, the Kent State University Foundation has pledged $5,000 to match employee gifts dollar for dollar (up to $250 per donor until the match money runs out) to the fund of YOUR choice s…

Tags: University News , alumni-news , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Success Stories , Organizational Sustainability

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Kent State President Todd Diacon talks to faculty and staff on April 17, 2024.

President Diacon Talks About the Capital Budget and Kent State’s Core Values

"Talking with Todd" focuses on the state capital budget and Kent State's core values.

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Prairie Burn 2024

IN A FLASH: All Fired Up - For Sustainability

The annual prairie burn on the university property near the Recreation and Wellness Center renews healthy plant growth and saves Kent State money in maintenance costs.

 

Tags: sustainability , Organizational Sustainability , University Facilities Management , Grounds , Student Recreation and Wellness Center , City of Kent , Research & Science

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A blaze burns the prairie grass that grows behind the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center during a controlled burning by the Kent Fire Department.

Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn

The protected prairie surrounding Kent State University’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Monday, April 15, between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon, to allow for new growth during the summer season.

Tags: University News , Organizational Sustainability , Grounds , University Facilities Management , Division of Finance and Administration

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Brainstorming Zero Waste at the DI Hub

IN A FLASH: Racing to Zero Waste

Kent State's DI Hub is participating in the Campus Race to Zero Waste One-Building Challenge, a friendly competition between universities with the goal of finding all the ways to reduce the amount of non-diverted trash in a specific university facility. 

Tags: Organizational Sustainability , Facilities Planning and Operations , DI Hub , sustainability , Earth Day

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Good Food, Better Earth Sign

IN A FLASH: Taste Good Food for a Better Earth (and Campus)

Flashes can sample items from nearly 20 vendors to help University Culinary Services determine which new items to add to on-campus menus. 

Tags: Student Life , Students First , Nutrition and Dietitics , Organizational Sustainability , sustainability , University Culinary Services

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UPDATE: How to Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses

After the eclipse, Flashes can do their part to promote sustainability  by recycling their eclipse glasses for use by viewers of future eclipses around the world. 

Tags: Global Impact , Organizational Sustainability , Research & Science , Community & Society , Community Impact , Total Solar Eclipse , Main Street Kent , City of Kent

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Meatless Mondays in March Kick Off an Increased Commitment to Plant-Based Options

University Culinary Services offers meat-free menu items in March as part of National Nutrition Month and an increased commitment to offering plant-based options. 

Tags: University Culinary Services , Nutrition and Dietitics , Students First , sustainability , Organizational Sustainability

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