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Facilities Planning and Operations in the News

Sustainability Task Force Seeks Volunteers, e-Inside, October 20, 2008

Campus Buildings Receive Numbered Street Addresses, e-Inside, October 27, 2008

KSU eyes ways to go "green", Record Courier, December 22, 2008

Director’s Perspective, e-Inside, January 26, 2009

Kent Campus Named as Tree Campus USA Award Winner, e-Inside, March 2, 2009

Sustainability Initiatives Taking Shape, e-Inside, March 16, 2009

University continues switch to centralized cooling systems over break, Daily Kent Stater, April 1, 2009

University hopes to see effects of federal stimulus package, Daily Kent Stater, April 14, 2009

Tree Campus USA Honor Comes Home to Kent Campus on Earth Day, e-Inside April 27, 2009

Sustainability Efforts Continue with Classes Intended to Raise Awareness, e-Inside, June 29, 2009

Fuel-Less Friday: Bike, Hike or Ride a Bus to Work on Aug. 21, e-Inside, August 3, 2009

University Departments are Going Green with GEMs, e-Inside, August 10, 2009

A How-To Guide on Going Green with GEMs, e-Inside, August 17, 2009

Kent State Library Receives Banner and Lighted Logo, e-Inside, August 17, 2009

University departments go green with GEMs, Summer Kent Stater, Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Architects Assess Art Building, e-Inside, August 24, 2009

Risman Plaza Renovation Information Sessions Announced, e-Inside, September 7, 2009

Proposals Sought for New Media Center Symposium for the Future, e-Inside, September 7, 2009

Hand Sanitizing Stations Available Across Campuses, e-Inside, September 7, 2009

Centennial Research Park Welcomes AlphaMicron, e-Inside, September 14, 2009

First H1N1 Flu Case is Confirmed as Flu Season Officially Begins, e-Inside, October 5, 2009

Knowles Named Kent State University Sustainability Manager e-Inside, October 5, 2009

Renovated Ritchie Hall To Be Rededicated on Oct. 9, e-Inside, October 5, 2009

A breakdown of the new downtown, Daily Kent Stater, Thursday, October 15, 2009

KSU key to Kent redevelopment efforts, Record-Courier, Sunday, January 3, 2010

KSU 'poised for transition': As the university celebrates its Centennial, several multi-million dollar construction projects are planned both on and off campus, Record-Courier, Saturday, January 16, 2010

Watch a Video on Campus Safety in This Week's Multimedia Feature, e-Inside, January 18, 2010

Lefton see $200 million overhaul for campus renovations as 'an investment in students', Daily Kent Stater, Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Perspective on ... wintry weather ... e-Inside, February 1, 2010

Board of Trustees Summary from January 27 Meeting, e-Inside, February 1, 2010

Fine art on the Esplanade? Daily Kent Stater, Monday,  February 1, 2010

Council solidifies commitment to redevelop downtown Kent, Daily Kent Stater, Thursday, February 4, 2010

$20-Million Grant for Multimodal Transportation Center Announced, Kent State University Success Stories, February 17, 2010

$20 MILLION FOR KENT: Feds fund PARTA transit center for downtown sire, Record-Courier, Thursday, February 18, 2010

PARTA receives $20 million for multi-modal facility, Daily Kent Stater, Thursday, February 18, 2010

Kent State Named Tree Campus USA University by the Arbor Day Foundation for a Second Year, Success Stories, February 27, 2010

Guide to Local Media for Kent State Weather-Related Closings, e-Inside, March 1, 2010

Campus renovations continue; to be complete by homecoming, Daily Kent Stater, 2010 Orientation Issue, Wednesday, August 25, 2010

The Union of Town and Gown, Daily Kent Stater, 2010 Orientation Issue, Wednesday, August 25, 2010

The statues of Kent State, Daily Kent Stater, Tuesday, August 31, 2010

FlashTrack, New Self-Service Work Order System, Is Up and Running, e-Inside September 6, 2010

Winter Weather Advisory Update, e-Inside November 15, 2010

Conserve Energy During the Holiday Season, Letter from Thomas Euclide, December 2010

Severe Weather Safety Week is March 20 to 26; Expect Emergency Alert Notification Tests, e-Inside March 21, 2011

PARTA's Campus Bus Service Connects More Than Just the Campus Community, e-Inside March 28, 2011

Ground Broken for Kent Central Gateway, April 4, 2011

New Wayfinding Initiatives Promote Pedestrian Movement on Campus, e-Inside April 4, 2011

KSU energy conservation plan expects to save $2.4 million annually, Daily Kent Stater, Thursday, April 7, 2011

Ground Broken for Kent Central Gateway, e-Inside April 11, 2011

Sculpture Walk to be Dedicated April 13, e-Inside April 11, 2011

Pedestrian wayfinding signs installed around campus, Daily Kent Stater, Thursday, April 14, 2011

University and artists dedicate sculpture walk, Daily Kent Stater and TV-2 Video, Thursday, April 14, 2011

New funds needed from Board of Regents, says Lefton, Daily Kent Stater, Monday, April 18, 2011

Kent State Moves Forward with Capital Improvement Plan, Demonstrating Institution’s Commitment to Student Success, University Communications and Marketing News and Announcements Posted April 20, 2011

Tree Campus USA Ceremony Comes to Kent Campus April 28, e-Inside April 25, 2011

Kent State Departments and Campuses to Receive New Table Saws With Special Safety Feature, e-Inside July 4, 2011

New Name for Campus Environment and Operations. e-Inside, July 11, 2011

“Family” Gathers for Kent Development Groundbreaking, Success Stories, August 9, 2011

Kent Development Groundbreaking Featured Video, e-Inside August 15, 2011

“Family” Gathers for Kent Development Groundbreaking, e-Inside August 15, 2011

Kent State Dedicates the New Math Emporium, e-Inside August 15, 2011

New Math Emporium and “Fab Fourth” Now Open in Library, Kent State University Success Stories, August 31, 2011

“Let’s Take a Ride/Walk” Event Spotlights Kent Developments and Green Living, e-Inside September 5, 2011

Baker Vehicle Systems Donates Electric Mower to Kent State, e-Inside September 12, 2011

Ground Broken for New Hotel and Conference Center, Kent State University Success Stories, September 19, 2011

Kent State University Safety Tour Ensures Campus Security, e-Inside October 3, 2011

Local Firefighters Receive Valuable Training in Vacant Residence Hall, e-Inside October 10, 2011

Ohio Arts Council Relocates Sculpture Pieces to Kent State, e-Inside October 10, 2011

KSU implements "green" projects across campus, Daily Kent Stater / Kent Wired Thursday, October 20, 2011

Harbourt Hall Revamps to a LEED Building, e-Inside October 24, 2011

An inside look at how the academic buildings on campus got their names, Daily Kent Stater, Thursday, December 1, 2011

Lactation Rooms Now Available for New Moms, e-Inside December 5, 2011

Winter Weather Advisory Information – 2011-2012, e-Inside December 5, 2011

Sustainability: A Priority at Kent State, e-Inside December 12, 2011

HR Question of the week, “How do I find out about class cancellations and campus closings?” e-Inside January 9, 2012

Taking the Bite Out of Cold Weather, e-Inside January 9, 2012

Featured Video: Supplier Diversity Matchmaker Event, e-Inside Video, January 9, 2012

Downtown redevelopment in Kent, Ohio, e-Inside Featured Video, February 6, 2012

Kent State Fire Prevention Office is First in Ohio to Acquire Electric Vehicle for Fire Safety, e-Inside February 13, 2012

Kent State Preserves Historical Building Owned by First Female Faculty Member, posted February 17, 2012

How to Move a House, Featured Video, February 27, 2012

Kent State University Preserves Historical Building Owned by First Female Faculty Member, e-Inside, February 27, 2012

Where Will Kent State Place in the 2012 RecycleMania Tournament?, e-Inside March 5, 2012

Kent State’s Regional Academic Center in Twinsburg Nears Completion, March 12, 2012

Kent State’s Green Efforts Continue to Succeed After Four Years, e-Inside March 12, 2012

Throw-N-Go Program Helps Portage Families and the Environment, e-Inside March 19, 2012

Kent State Takes Steps Toward Capital Improvements, e-Inside March 19, 2012

Pruning Projects Address Tree Care and Safety While Also Enhancing Campus Views, e-Inside March 26, 2012

100 Years of Construction at Kent State University, YouTube Video, April 6, 2012


Kent State Begins Student Green Project, e-Inside April 9, 2012

The Rules of Recycling, e-Inside April 16, 2012

Kent State Holds Arbor Day Celebration, e-Inside, April 22, 2012

HR Question of the week: Does Kent State have lactation rooms available? e-Inside April 22, 2012

Kent State Sponsors Third Annual Greater Akron Supplier Diversity Conference, e-Inside April 22, 2012

Kent State Recovers 7.6 Pounds Per Person of Recyclable Materials During RecycleMania, e-Inside April 30, 2012

Kent State Wins Braggin’ Wheel for Recycling Efforts, News and Events, Success Stories, May 15, 2012

Soaking Up the Sun: Kent State’s First Renewable Energy Project, Success Stories, May 21, 2012

New Solar Panels Will Power Kent State University’s Field House, e-Inside June 4, 2012

Construction and Parking Update for Kent Student Center Area, e-Inside June 4, 2012

Kent State University Summary of Board Actions From June 6, e-Inside, June 11, 2012

Child Development Center Kids Design Signage to Draw Attention to the Environment, e-Inside June 11, 2012

Annual Steam Shutdown Scheduled for May 12-19, 2013, e-Inside, June 18, 2012

Kent State Fire Prevention Office Installs Electric Charging Station for Energy-Efficient Transportation, e-Inside June 25, 2012

Alcoa Foundation Provides Kent State With Recycling Bins to Support Its Sustainability Initiatives, e-Inside July 2, 2012

Kent State Introduces Energy-Efficient Soda Machines and Trash Cans With Recycling Partitions, e-Inside July 9, 2012

Harbourt Hall Renovated into an Eco-Friendly Building , Featured Video, July 16, 2012

Kent State University to Enhance Kent Campus Entrance From State Route 261, e-Inside July 16, 2012

Last Call to Submit Your 1960s Photos for Exhibit in Kent State’s New May 4 Visitors Center, e-Inside July 16, 2012

Supplier Diversity Program Continues to Grow at Kent State University, e-Inside July 23, 2012

Kent State Further Pursues Sustainability With Green Seal Certified Cleaning Products, e-Inside July 30, 2012

Summer Construction in Kent, Ohio, Featured Video

“First Look” Event on Aug. 29 Will Preview Transformation of Kent State University, e-Inside August 27, 2012

Kent State University at Ashtabula Unveils Newly Renovated Bookstore, e-Inside August 27, 2012

University Libraries and Information Services Enhance Student and Faculty Support, e-Inside August 27, 2012

Second Phase of Allerton Apartments Closure Begins, e-Inside August 27, 2012

Kent State University Partners With Staples on Ink and Toner Cartridge Recycling, e-Inside August 27, 2012

"First Look" Event Previews Transformation of Kent State University, News and Events, August 29, 2012

"First Look" Event Previews Kent State Transformation, Featured Video, September 3, 2012

Job growth predicted in Ohio's solar energy industry: A strong history in old manufacturing means new jobs in the state, WKSU News Story, Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates New Kent State University Regional Academic Center in Twinsburg, September 6, 2012

Kent State Gets Green Light for Historic Campus Transformation, News and Announcements, September 12, 2012

Regional Academic Center in Twinsburg Opens, Success Stories, September 12, 2012

Building the Future at Kent State University, You Tube Video, September 14, 2012

Kent State Gets Green Light for Historic Campus Transformation, e-Inside September 17, 2012

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates New Kent State University Regional Academic Center in Twinsburg, e-Inside September 17, 2012

Kent State University Regional Academic Center Opens, Featured Video September 17, 2012

“Let’s Take a Ride/Walk” Offers Free Lunch to Kent State Faculty, Staff and Students, e-Inside September 17, 2012

New Kent State Architecture Building Generates Excitement in the Architecture Profession, e-Inside October 1, 2012

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Dedicate Kent State’s New Student Green Set for Oct. 18, e-Inside October 15, 2012

Kent State’s May 4 Visitors Center Opens on Oct. 20, e-Inside October 15, 2012

Ribbon-Cutting Event for Kent State’s New Student Green, News and Events October 20, 2012

The Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center Featured Video, October 22, 2012

ReStore of Kent Salvages Recyclables at Allerton Apartments, e-Inside October 29, 2012

What’s Kent State University President Lefton Been Up to Lately?, e-Inside October 29, 2012

Kent State's New Student Green Opens, Featured Video, November 5, 2012

Allerton Apartments Provides One Last Service, e-Inside November 5, 2012

Night Security & Lighting, e-Inside November 19, 2012

Kent State Announces Finalists in Design Competition for New Architecture Building, News and Events, November 19, 2012

Kent State Announces Finalists in Design Competition for New Architecture Building, e-Inside November 26, 2012

Winter Weather Advisory Information for 2012/2013, e-Inside November 26, 2012

Downtown Kent Revitalization Project Wins Best Project Award, e-Inside December 3, 2012

Kent State Welcomes a New Cyber Café on Campus, e-Inside December 10, 2012

Deck the Halls and Conserve Energy, e-Inside December 10, 2012

Campus Transformation Continues to Build Momentum, News and Events, December 12, 2012

Watch the KSUtube Videos of short-listed firms’ presentations for the New Facility for the College of Architecture and Environmental Design competition from January 17, 2013:

    Introduction

    Richard Bowen and Associates, Inc. and Weiss/Manfredi

    Bialosky + Partners Architects LLC and Architecture Research

    Westlake Reed Leskosky, Ltd.

    The Collaborative Inc. and Miller Hull Partnership, LLC


Planned Transition of Kent State’s Van Campen Hall Creates Swing Space for "Foundations of Excellence" Initiative, News and Events, January 18, 2013

First Look at Proposed Designs for Kent State's New Architecture Building, News And Events Featured Video, January 28, 2013

New Kent State Architecture Building Designs Available for Public Viewing at Kent State University Library, e-Inside January 28, 2013

Planned Transition of Van Campen Hall Creates Swing Space for University’s "Foundations of Excellence" Initiative, e-Inside January 28, 2013

Kent State Honored With Tree Campus USA Designation for Fifth Consecutive Year, News and Events February 18, 2013

Kent State University Honored With Tree Campus USA Designation for Fifth Consecutive Year, e-Inside February 18, 2013

Kent State University Competes in RecycleMania Challenge, e-Inside February 18, 2013

Tree Campus USA, Featured Video, February 25, 2013

Kent State University Promotes Recycling Through Game Day Challenge, e-Inside February 25, 2013

Kent State Invites Community to Provide Input for New Airport Master Plan, e-Inside February 25, 2013

Centofanti Gift to Kent State University Helps Complete Health and Science Wing at Kent State Salem, e-Inside February 25, 2013

Kent State Announces Winning Architecture Team for University’s New, $40 Million Architecture Building, News and Events, April 2, 2013