
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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he home base for 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.
THE SECRET IS OUT: KENT NAMED 1 OF ZILLOW’S TOP 2 COLLEGE TOWNS FOR 2023; Kent State Today; December 19, 2023
he home base for 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.Image

Thirty-three faculty members have been named in the 2% of most-cited scientists in the world based on a recently updated study published by Stanford University scholars, illustrating Kent State’s top-tier research status.
Top 2 % in the World…
33 KENT STATE FACULTY MEMBERS NAMED AMONG TOP 2% OF SCIENTISTS WORLDWIDE; Kent State Today; December 5, 2023
Thirty-three faculty members have been named in the 2% of most-cited scientists in the world based on a recently updated study published by Stanford University scholars, illustrating Kent State’s top-tier research status. Top 2 % in the World…Image

Header photo is one of the forest restoration sites at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Photo by Robert Boyd.
An innovative research project at promises to make significant contributions to the field of forest recovery assessment and environmental…
TINY INSECTS PLAY A BIG ROLE IN FOREST RECOVERY; Kent State Today; December 4, 2023
Header photo is one of the forest restoration sites at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Photo by Robert Boyd. An innovative research project at promises to make significant contributions to the field of forest recovery assessment and environmental… By Kayla Gleason, Kent Wired December 1, 2023…
Her Campus promotes sustainability through thrift and craft sale; Kent Wired; December 1, 2023
By Kayla Gleason, Kent Wired December 1, 2023…Image

From now through Dec. 15, is collecting clean, gently used or new items of warm clothing for all ages, including coats, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters, as part of its Winter Coat and Clothing Drive.
Melanie Knowles, manager of sustainability for…
WINTER COAT AND CLOTHING DRIVE ONGOING THROUGH DEC. 15; Kent State Today; November 27, 2023
From now through Dec. 15, is collecting clean, gently used or new items of warm clothing for all ages, including coats, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters, as part of its Winter Coat and Clothing Drive. Melanie Knowles, manager of sustainability for…

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Need some extra chairs or tables for upcoming holiday gatherings? Need some equipment for your home office? Interested in vintage books and maps? Or maybe ... a bowling ball?
Photo courtesy of Surplus Store
HAVING A BALL AT THE KENT STATE UNIVERSITY SURPLUS STORE; Kent State Today; November 16, 2023
Need some extra chairs or tables for upcoming holiday gatherings? Need some equipment for your home office? Interested in vintage books and maps? Or maybe ... a bowling ball? Photo courtesy of Surplus Store By Ella Katona, Kent Wired November 15, 2023…
Sustainability Living-Learning Community seeks more participants to spread sustainable awareness; Kent Wired; November 15, 2023
By Ella Katona, Kent Wired November 15, 2023…Image

From Nov. 13 through Dec. 15, Kent State 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, Kent State 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.