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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From Nov. 13 through Dec. 15, ϳԹ will be collecting clean, gently used or new items for all ages including warm clothing, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters. Winter coat and clothing donations will go to the Winter Warm Up Stations at the Women's Center in…
Winter Coat and Clothing Drive; HR Faculty/Staff News; November 14, 2023
From Nov. 13 through Dec. 15, ϳԹ will be collecting clean, gently used or new items for all ages including warm clothing, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters. Winter coat and clothing donations will go to the Winter Warm Up Stations at the Women's Center in…Image
Terms such as “ice sheet instability” and “marine carbon and nutrient cycling” may not mean much to the average person walking around today. However, the information that is held within those scientific terms is important for all of us.
THE SECRETS THAT 180,000 YEARS OF ARCTIC SEDIMENT CAN REVEAL; ϳԹ Today; October 30, 2023
Terms such as “ice sheet instability” and “marine carbon and nutrient cycling” may not mean much to the average person walking around today. However, the information that is held within those scientific terms is important for all of us.Image
ϳԹ has applied for the Bicycle Friendly University designation from the League of American Bicyclists. We would like to hear from you about your experience bicycling on the campus, and your perspective of ϳԹ’s efforts to encourage, promote and…
Do you bike ϳԹ's campuses? Take this survey!; HR Faculty/Staff News; October 9, 2023
ϳԹ has applied for the Bicycle Friendly University designation from the League of American Bicyclists. We would like to hear from you about your experience bicycling on the campus, and your perspective of ϳԹ’s efforts to encourage, promote and…Bra Recycling Drive: October 2 through October 27, to collect reusable or worn-out bras and reduce the number of textiles in landfills. Bras that are in good condition will be donated to the Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center, and worn-out bras will be recycled.
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11TH ANNUAL BRA RECYCLING DRIVE; HR Faculty/Staff News; October 2, 2023
Bra Recycling Drive: October 2 through October 27, to collect reusable or worn-out bras and reduce the number of textiles in landfills. Bras that are in good condition will be donated to the Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center, and worn-out bras will be recycled. tinyurl.com/…Image
After spending her younger years in a variety of volunteer roles with non-governmental organizations in her native Macedonia, Ivana Krsteska chose ϳԹ to study sustainable architecture and also serves as a Kent Student Ambassador.
Student Enjoys Eclectic Experience; Forever Brighter; Fall 2023
After spending her younger years in a variety of volunteer roles with non-governmental organizations in her native Macedonia, Ivana Krsteska chose ϳԹ to study sustainable architecture and also serves as a Kent Student Ambassador.On Saturday, Sept. 23, in observance of National Public Lands Day, students from ϳԹ's Recreation, Park and Tourism Management program and the …
IN A FLASH: HALFWAY TO 5,200 TREES!; ϳԹ Today; September 25, 2023
On Saturday, Sept. 23, in observance of National Public Lands Day, students from ϳԹ's Recreation, Park and Tourism Management program and the …Image
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded ϳԹ with its platinum-level award for Encouraging Environmental Excellence.
ϳԹ was one of 48 companies, schools or organizations in the state honored by the Ohio EPA for taking…
OHIO EPA HONORS KENT STATE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD; ϳԹ Today; September 25, 2023
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded ϳԹ with its platinum-level award for Encouraging Environmental Excellence. ϳԹ was one of 48 companies, schools or organizations in the state honored by the Ohio EPA for taking…Kent Interhall Council works to spread sustainability awareness around campusBy Ella Katona, Kent Wired …
Kent Interhall Council works to spread sustainability awareness around campus; Kent Wired; September 16, 2023
Kent Interhall Council works to spread sustainability awareness around campusBy Ella Katona, Kent Wired …Image
ϳԹ students grabbed their paddles, boots and waders to help clean up the Cuyahoga River. The service trip was put together by the ϳԹ's Recreation and Wellness Services’ Adventure Center, which holds adventure trips, service trips and team-building…
TAKING OUT THE TRASH; ϳԹ Today; September 8, 2023
ϳԹ students grabbed their paddles, boots and waders to help clean up the Cuyahoga River. The service trip was put together by the ϳԹ's Recreation and Wellness Services’ Adventure Center, which holds adventure trips, service trips and team-building…Image
Electric scooters have become increasingly popular on ϳԹ’s Kent Campus since the introduction of SPIN scooters in March 2022. Approximately 300 eScooters and 150 eBikes are available to rent. With that in mind, the ϳԹ Community should be aware of the…