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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The work of a Kent State University Biological Sciences doctoral graduate recently received recognition from green roof experts from across North America who are looking to address contemporary environmental challenges, especially in urban environments.
POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR RECEIVES GREEN ROOFS FOR HEALTHY CITIES DISSERTATION AWARD; Kent State Today; February 16, 2024
The work of a Kent State University Biological Sciences doctoral graduate recently received recognition from green roof experts from across North America who are looking to address contemporary environmental challenges, especially in urban environments.Image
Meet Frances Brunner, a senior fashion design student with a distinct focus on environmental fashion and a finalist for the prestigious 2023 Redress Design Award. When it comes to the fashion industry's future, Brunner is shaping up to be a force to be reckoned with. …
‘THIS IS IT’ MOMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE FASHION VISIONARY; Kent State Today; February 16, 2024
Meet Frances Brunner, a senior fashion design student with a distinct focus on environmental fashion and a finalist for the prestigious 2023 Redress Design Award. When it comes to the fashion industry's future, Brunner is shaping up to be a force to be reckoned with. …
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By Quintin Page, Kent WIredPeople poured into the student center ballroom Wednesday evening to celebrate the annual ‘…
Campus Race to Zero Waste begins with ‘RecyclePalooza’ event; Kent Wired; February 1, 2024
By Quintin Page, Kent WIredPeople poured into the student center ballroom Wednesday evening to celebrate the annual ‘…Image
As a 2017 graduate of Kent State University’s College of Public Health, Emily Speck puts her education and skills to work as a registered environmental health specialist in Portage…
WANTED: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS TO KEEP OUR AIR, WATER AND FOOD SAFE; Kent State Today; January 26, 2024
As a 2017 graduate of Kent State University’s College of Public Health, Emily Speck puts her education and skills to work as a registered environmental health specialist in Portage…Image
In an endeavor to unravel the complexities of freshwater coastal wetlands along Lake Erie, Ph.D. candidate Taylor Michael, from the Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State University, explores the dynamic relationship between…
Duck, Duck, Goose! How Waterfowl Impact the Health of Wetlands; Kent State Today; January 24, 2024
In an endeavor to unravel the complexities of freshwater coastal wetlands along Lake Erie, Ph.D. candidate Taylor Michael, from the Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State University, explores the dynamic relationship between…Image
A year ago, national media outlets descended on East Palestine, Ohio, after a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the rural Columbiana County village on Feb. 3, 2023. The consequences are still unfolding, but as national media have moved onto covering other…
BRIDGING THE NEWS GAP IN EAST PALESTINE, OHIO; Kent State Today; January 23, 2024
A year ago, national media outlets descended on East Palestine, Ohio, after a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the rural Columbiana County village on Feb. 3, 2023. The consequences are still unfolding, but as national media have moved onto covering other…Image
Kalena Speicher began working at Kent State’s Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry in January 2023 and during that year she witnessed a huge increase in the number of people coming in for fresh meat,…
FLASHES STEP UP TO FIGHT HUNGER FOR INFLUX OF PEOPLE IN NEED; Kent State Today; January 18, 2024
Kalena Speicher began working at Kent State’s Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry in January 2023 and during that year she witnessed a huge increase in the number of people coming in for fresh meat,…Image
he home base for Kent State University was named among the top two college towns in the U.S. (defined as a city with at least 20% of the population enrolled in higher education) by online real estate platform Zillow, coming in second to West Chester, Pennsylvania.