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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Instead of traveling to a bustling beach in Florida or a cross-country trip to the Rocky Mountains, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students embarked on a variety of alternative volunteer trips during this year’s spring break.
The alternative spring break trips are hosted by Community…
Students Dive Into Service Projects on Alternative Spring Breaks; Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Today; May 23, 2019
Instead of traveling to a bustling beach in Florida or a cross-country trip to the Rocky Mountains, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students embarked on a variety of alternative volunteer trips during this year’s spring break. The alternative spring break trips are hosted by Community…Image
In May 2018, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Wick Poetry Center received a $90,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Since then, the center has been busy strategically planning and implementing the River Stanzas Project in communities around Northeast Ohio.
The River…
River Stanzas Project Gives a Voice to the Cuyahoga River; Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Today; May 17, 2019
In May 2018, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Wick Poetry Center received a $90,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Since then, the center has been busy strategically planning and implementing the River Stanzas Project in communities around Northeast Ohio. The River…FASHION VISUALS CLASS PARTNERS WITH PORTAGE COUNTY CLOTHING CENTER; The Fashion School; May 10, 2019
Just days after The Fashion School’s Annual Fashion Show 2019 wrapped, students from the school’s fashion visuals class held their own show and presented their final designs on the runway during the Spring Fashion Visuals Fashion Show.
FASHION VISUALS CLASS PARTNERS WITH PORTAGE COUNTY CLOTHING CENTER; The Fashion School; May 10, 2019
Just days after The Fashion School’s Annual Fashion Show 2019 wrapped, students from the school’s fashion visuals class held their own show and presented their final designs on the runway during the Spring Fashion Visuals Fashion Show.FASHION VISUALS CLASS PARTNERS WITH PORTAGE COUNTY CLOTHING CENTER; The Fashion School; May 10, 2019
FASHION VISUALS CLASS PARTNERS WITH PORTAGE COUNTY CLOTHING CENTER
Just days after The Fashion School’s Annual Fashion Show 2019 wrapped, students from the school’s fashion
FASHION VISUALS CLASS PARTNERS WITH PORTAGE COUNTY CLOTHING CENTER; The Fashion School; May 10, 2019
FASHION VISUALS CLASS PARTNERS WITH PORTAGE COUNTY CLOTHING CENTER Just days after The Fashion School’s Annual Fashion Show 2019 wrapped, students from the school’s fashionBy Rachel Karas, The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹r
Many students get involved with research while at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹. Although some research one topic, Angela Deibel is someone who brings different fields together.
Deibel is a senior with a double major in marketing and engineering, and she is a…
Zero-emissions vehicle could lead to more sustainability on campus; Kent Wired; May 4, 2019
By Rachel Karas, The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹r Many students get involved with research while at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹. Although some research one topic, Angela Deibel is someone who brings different fields together. Deibel is a senior with a double major in marketing and engineering, and she is a…Image
Flash’s Food Pantry officially opened in April, serving as a resource for students on the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at East Liverpool campus who may need an occasional boost with putting food on their tables.
Food Pantry Opens on East Liverpool Campus; Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Today; May 1, 2019
Flash’s Food Pantry officially opened in April, serving as a resource for students on the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at East Liverpool campus who may need an occasional boost with putting food on their tables.Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Receives Local Volunteer Award
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University was recognized this month by the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank for its volunteer work with the organization last year. In appreciation of the service provided by the university, the food bank bestowed Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ…
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Receives Local Volunteer Award; Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Today HR Faculty/Staff News; April 29, 2019
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Receives Local Volunteer Award Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University was recognized this month by the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank for its volunteer work with the organization last year. In appreciation of the service provided by the university, the food bank bestowed Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ…By Samantha Farland, The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹r
A new eco-friendly charging pavilion station will be placed by Campus Center Drive near the Schwartz center before May 10.
This 10-foot tall structure will be the third charging station for phones and laptops on campus. Each USB port is…
Students build sustainable charging stations for university; Kent Wired; April 30, 2019
By Samantha Farland, The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹r A new eco-friendly charging pavilion station will be placed by Campus Center Drive near the Schwartz center before May 10. This 10-foot tall structure will be the third charging station for phones and laptops on campus. Each USB port is…Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Receives Ohio EPA Environmental Excellence Awards
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency presented its Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Awards recently at the Ohio EPA’s second Sustainability Conference in Columbus.
Doug Pearson, associate vice president…
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Receives Ohio EPA Environmental Excellence Awards; Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Today Faculty/Staff News; April 29, 2019
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Receives Ohio EPA Environmental Excellence Awards The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency presented its Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Awards recently at the Ohio EPA’s second Sustainability Conference in Columbus. Doug Pearson, associate vice president…Image
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University celebrated the launch of a dynamic new space, the Design Innovation (DI) Hub, which will bring innovations from many disciplines together in a 68,000-square-foot building near the center of the Kent Campus.
The construction launch, which marks the…