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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WEBINAR: SUSTAINABLE DIETARY PATTERNS AND FOOD WASTE – JULY 29; HR Faculty Staff News; July 13, 2020
When someone chooses to follow a specific diet, it is often for the purpose of weight loss or with an intent to improve health.
There has been a growing movement, however, to also consider the impact dietary patterns have on the environment regarding the use of natural…
WEBINAR: SUSTAINABLE DIETARY PATTERNS AND FOOD WASTE – JULY 29; HR Faculty Staff News; July 13, 2020
When someone chooses to follow a specific diet, it is often for the purpose of weight loss or with an intent to improve health. There has been a growing movement, however, to also consider the impact dietary patterns have on the environment regarding the use of natural…Image
By: APRIL MCCLELLAN-COPELAND
ɫҹ University’s Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., recently entered the annals of university history.
On May 1, 2020, Hylton became the first Black person in the university’s history to hold the title…
LAMAR R. HYLTON, PH.D., AND TALÉA R. DRUMMER-FERRELL, PH.D., BLAZING HISTORICAL TRAILS AT KENT STATE; ɫҹ Today; July 13, 2020
By: APRIL MCCLELLAN-COPELAND ɫҹ University’s Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., recently entered the annals of university history. On May 1, 2020, Hylton became the first Black person in the university’s history to hold the title…Image
Scientists have long recognized that biodiverse ecosystems are more stable and productive. What makes ecosystems diverse is having many species living together in the same place. But what factors allow for the success of the species in diverse communities? Are there some species…
NSF FUNDS KENT STATE RESEARCH TEAM’S INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY OF PLANT BIODIVERSITY; ɫҹ News; June 25, 2020
Scientists have long recognized that biodiverse ecosystems are more stable and productive. What makes ecosystems diverse is having many species living together in the same place. But what factors allow for the success of the species in diverse communities? Are there some species…Members of ɫҹ University’s Design Innovation Initiative are forging creative collaborations with local and regional organizations and funders as they work toward the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
KENT STATE’S DESIGN INNOVATION INITIATIVE CULTIVATES CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS TO BATTLE COVID-19; ɫҹ Today; June 24, 2020
Members of ɫҹ University’s Design Innovation Initiative are forging creative collaborations with local and regional organizations and funders as they work toward the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders battling the COVID-19 pandemic.Image
By PHIL SOENCKSEN
The Campus Kitchen at ɫҹ University, a student-run organization that reclaims food to feed the needy in the Kent area, has had to swiftly switch gears from operating a hot food kitchen to an expanded food pantry.
Normally, the Campus Kitchen…
CAMPUS KITCHEN PIVOTS OPERATIONS FROM HOT MEALS TO FOOD PANTRY TO HELP INCREASING NUMBERS OF FOOD INSECURE DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC; June 24, 2020
By PHIL SOENCKSEN The Campus Kitchen at ɫҹ University, a student-run organization that reclaims food to feed the needy in the Kent area, has had to swiftly switch gears from operating a hot food kitchen to an expanded food pantry. Normally, the Campus Kitchen…Image
A team of ɫҹ students was recently honored for its efforts to create a sustainable black dye alternative.
The BioBlack team of Janda Van Dyk, Jordan Smith, Kirsten Thieman and Lizeth Ramirez received the Outstanding Science Award from the …
BIOBLACK TEAM BRINGS HOME AWARD FROM BIODESIGN CHALLENGE; ɫҹ News; June 23, 2020
A team of ɫҹ students was recently honored for its efforts to create a sustainable black dye alternative. The BioBlack team of Janda Van Dyk, Jordan Smith, Kirsten Thieman and Lizeth Ramirez received the Outstanding Science Award from the …Image
When black Americans watched George Floyd being killed by a white police officer, they saw themselves and their family members. During that horrible eight minutes and 46 seconds, black Americans were traumatized.
LEADERS MUST SET ASIDE THE STANDARD DEI OR HR PLAYBOOK DURING THIS UNPRECEDENTED TIME; ɫҹ Today; June 17, 2020
When black Americans watched George Floyd being killed by a white police officer, they saw themselves and their family members. During that horrible eight minutes and 46 seconds, black Americans were traumatized.Image
Your Employee Wellness Team invites you to join our second challenge with Wellable, our newest wellness partner. Wellable provides an online challenge platform and device/app integration formerly found in our partnership with the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). Many…
SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE LAUNCHES JULY 6 – REGISTER TODAY!; HR Faculty Staff News; June 12, 2020
Your Employee Wellness Team invites you to join our second challenge with Wellable, our newest wellness partner. Wellable provides an online challenge platform and device/app integration formerly found in our partnership with the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). Many…Image
The nation watched in anger and shock as a white police officer in Minneapolis nonchalantly knelt on the neck of George Floyd, an African American man, who had been accused of passing a counterfeit $20 bill until he uttered the words “I can’t breathe.” Floyd’s brief…
