Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share by Email Two significant environmental issues our nation faces today include invasive plant species and a lack of sustainable materials. Invasive plant species are detrimental to host environments by flushing out native species and consuming excessive amounts of resources, and the lack of sustainable materials contributes to the ongoing struggle with pollution our planet faces. Kent State University students are working to turn invasive plant species into a sustainable material that can help protect the environme...
The central component of the Grind2Energy systems at Kent State University are larger versions of the in-sink garbage disposals found in many homes. The difference is that at Kent State, these units aren’t disposing of food waste, but processing it with a purpose - as the first part of a highly sustainable innovation that creates energy and high-grade fertilizer. There are currently two Grind2Energy systems on the Kent Campus. One that was built into the Design Innovation Hub as it was being constructed, and another that was more recently added to the Eastway Dining Facility through a grant f...
The protected prairie surrounding Kent State University’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Friday, April 29, starting around 9 a.m., to allow for new growth during the summer season. The city of Kent Fire Department will conduct the controlled burning of the prairie, which has been a yearly practice since 2004. The prairie burn on April 29 is dependent on the weather and the Kent Fire Department not being called to an emergency. (If postponed, the prairie burn will be rescheduled for Monday, May 2, at 9 a.m.) The burning of the prairie help...
The central component of the Grind2Energy systems at Kent State University are larger versions of the in-sink garbage disposals found in many homes. The difference is that at Kent State, these units aren’t disposing of food waste, but processing it with a purpose - as the first part of a highly sustainable innovation that creates energy and high-grade fertilizer. There are currently two Grind2Energy systems on the Kent Campus. One that was built into the Design Innovation Hub as it was being constructed, and another that was more recently added to the Eastway Dining Facility through a grant f...
After a year marked by transition, the 2022 Staff Excellence Awards celebrated the strong and resilient campus community at Kent State University at Stark. “It may well be that there is light at the end of the long pandemic tunnel,” Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., dean and chief administrative officer, told staff gathered at the Fine Arts Building for the April 26 ceremony. “However, many of us can still see it in our rearview mirror and recognize that we have not emerged unscathed. For all that we have been through, I want to offer my sincere gratitude for your hard work, dedication and ...
Renato “Ren” Camacho, president and chief executive officer of the Akron-Canton Airport, will give the keynote address at Kent State University at Stark’s 2022 Commencement on May 13. Local graduates are set to take Canton’s biggest stage during the commencement ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Stark County’s only public university is honored to celebrate its newest graduates. “We are the county’s Hometown University, and we are happy to commemorate the occasion in a special way — in a landmark that’s synonymous with our region,” said Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., Kent State...
Sarah Schmidt, assistant director of Global Education Initiatives at Kent State University at Stark, will be recognized at the 15th annual Twenty under 40! awards, produced by ystark!, a department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, and The Repository. Twenty under 40! awards recognize Stark County’s leaders under 40 who have demonstrated dynamic leadership and social responsibility. These individuals are committed to making a difference in the community and creating a lasting impact. Winners will be celebrated at a ceremony in June and recognized in The Repository’s ABOUT...
Local philanthropist Lindsay Zimmerman and Michael Wheeler, president and chief legal officer of Patriot Software, were named Distinguished Alumni Award recipients at Kent State University at Stark’s recent 75th anniversary celebration. “We are so proud of all that Lindsay and Mike have accomplished,” said Dean Denise A. Seachrist, Kent State Stark’s dean and chief administrative officer. “They exemplify the mission of our campus, which brings the power of Kent State University home to our local community. We provide the foundation for not only academic success, but for a successful future ...
Kent Wired Article By Joyleah Odom, Reporter April 23, 2022 Music filled the room as eager students floated between tables lined throughout the Student Center’s second floor Tuesday afternoon in celebration of Earth Month. The Office of Sustainability and the Earth Month Planning Committee hosted Earth Fest as part of their annual Earth Month programming. This year’s turnout was smaller than previous years as a result of the pandemic, said Melanie Knowles, the manager of the Office of Sustainability. However, she was happy the event would be available to students this year. ”We’re rea...
Free, family friendly fun at Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Expect plenty of sunshine Sunday to celebrate our beautiful planet during Kent State University at Stark’s annual Earth Day Celebration on April 24. The free, family friendly event on the campus, at 6000 Frank Ave. NW, is set to inspire environmental responsibility and to improve the appreciation for our planet’s natural resources. The celebration will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Campus Center lot and the Pond and Wetlands Research Area. Attendees will enjoy an afternoon filled with educa...