eInside - Week of June 25, 2018
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Center for Architecture and Environmental Design has received LEED Platinum recognition, the highest ranking for the LEED system. It is Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s first LEED Platinum building. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Center for Architecture and Environmental Design has received LEED Platinum recognition, the highest ranking for the LEED system. It is Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s first LEED Platinum building.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-CAED1.jpg?VersionId=jlgLQhDCn5DpHjo8E9SUKHsNWMcdPFzA&h=e6f36a9c&itok=GfH2sf0L)
A green roof and a geothermal heating and cooling system that is 300 percent more efficient than standard systems are a few of the sustainability features that helped Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Center for Architecture and Environmental Design receive LEED Platinum recognition.
News Briefs
![Roe Green, the affectionately named Fairy Godmother of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s School of Theatre and Dance, is once again making wishes come true for current and future generations of students. Roe Green, the affectionately named Fairy Godmother of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s School of Theatre and Dance, is once again making wishes come true for current and future generations of students.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-RoeGreen.jpg?VersionId=.kX6QiXQhgA3qEEdBmHC5ZD1BsZlTiV0&h=e6f36a9c&itok=cVwUc4Wn)
The affectionately named Fairy Godmother of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s School of Theatre and Dance is once again making wishes come true for current and future generations of students.
![Dylanni Smith, a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Stark marketing student, interned at the White House and gained valuable experience. Dylanni Smith, a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Stark marketing student, interned at the White House and gained valuable experience.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/video_0.jpg?VersionId=lvqQqjf8dcwZ9qs8VsgmBtmx6Ot_VAst&h=ec98a0f6&itok=JkZrjIHa)
Hear how Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Stark marketing student Dylanni Smith found her purpose after landing a White House internship.
![Mechanical and electrical engineering technology students at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Tuscarawas test drive an electric cart that they designed and built for their capstone project. Mechanical and electrical engineering technology students at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Tuscarawas test drive an electric cart that they designed and built for their capstone project.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Engineering.jpg?VersionId=YXaU7tsJjbDuWxdsu5MZCYDHVSWOYiS5&h=e6f36a9c&itok=RdCuaohC)
Mechanical and electrical engineering technology students at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Tuscarawas successfully collaborated on their capstone project during the spring semester and delivered an electric cart on finals night.
![Jamil Wright, a rising 10th grader at Akron’s STEM High School, works with other I PROMISE students on their team brand identity during the Flash P’ACT summer program at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹. Jamil Wright, a rising 10th grader at Akron’s STEM High School, works with other I PROMISE students on their team brand identity during the Flash P’ACT summer program at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-LeBronJFF1.jpg?VersionId=RalIOwQnEEGPxOMbtS9iVBKK3zFHIunx&h=e6f36a9c&itok=r3VmtopC)
With a shared mission to help the youth in Akron earn a life-changing education, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University has teamed up with the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) to provide LJFF’s I PROMISE students with increased resources to help prepare them for college and beyond.
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Employee Anniversaries
Chien, Liang-Chy — 30 years
Beavers, Marie H. — 20 years
Bedrosian, Wendlyn K. — 20 years