Meatless meatballs, tempeh, mushroom-based burgers, lentil-filled bao buns and country fried tofu steak are some of the dishes being offered on "Meatless Mondays" at Eastway and the DI Dining in March.Lentil filling and steamed bao buns were offered on a recent Meatless Monday at Eastway.It's one of several initiatives by Kent State's University Culinary Services team. Sarah Korzan, registered dietitian and assistant director of University Culinary Services, said, "We're tabling each Monday in both locations trying to get people to try these options and tell us what they think of them to incor...
As the calendar inches ever closer to spring, Kent State University students and community residents are gearing up for the variety of warm-weather outdoor activities available in the region, including kayaking, biking, hiking and more.Kent students and residents will gain even better access to outdoor recreation and travel, thanks to a new hike and bike trail that was approved by Kent City Council members on March 6.According to a report from The Portager, the proposed Lake Rockwell Trail is intended to serve as a “nonmotorized connection” offering access between parks, residential neighborho...
Hannah Petrosky joined the Kent State chapter of the Scientistas Foundation in the fall of 2023 at the urging of a friend, Ella Spalding, as a way to nurture her interest in stargazing and astronomy. Petrosky had perfect timing because now she finds herself involved in one of the most anticipated celestial events in North America, the upcoming total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024. Petrosky, a senior integrated science major in Kent State’s College of Education, Health and Human Services, is a member of a pre-service teacher education team participating in a grant-funded citize...
FAST Plan DiscountCourtesy of University Culinary Services, special monthly promotions are available if you have the FAST (faculty and staff) Meal Plan. During the entire month of March, FAST Plan users receive 15% off all beverages and snacks at the Flash Bistro.FAST Plan holders also receive 5% off their retail purchase at any culinary services location on Kent campus.Learn more about the FAST Plan on the Culinary Services website.Summit St. Cafe DiscountAll SRWC members (community, faculty/staff, students) receive 20% off their total purchase at the Summit St. Cafe. Members need to sho...
After two years of preparation, the Community Geography Lab had its grand opening in McGilvrey Hall on Thursday, Feb. 29. What started as a room filled with filing cabinets and old maps, turned into a colorful local resource featuring whiteboard-topped tables and maps lining the walls. Located on the fourth floor of McGilvrey Hall, in room 410, the Community Geography Lab is open to Kent State University students as well as residents to offer community-driven research. The open house invited faculty, staff, students and community members into the space to explore and see the dramatic tran...
Article below written by the Humans Society of the United StatesKent State University, in collaboration with the Forward Food program at the Humane Society of the United States, has set a goal to serve 30% plant-based meals in both its residential and retail operations by 2026. This increased commitment follows the university surpassing its initial goal to provide 15% plant-based offerings in its residential facilities.“Kent State is clearly committed to sustainable, nutritious and delicious menu offerings,” said Tracy Burgio, culinary specialist at the Humane Society of the United States. “We...
Get ready to reduce, reuse and then recycle in February and March! Kent State is competing in Campus Race to Zero Waste, an international waste reduction and recycling competition for colleges and universities. Everyone’s collective actions on campus—reducing, reusing and recycling—prevent waste from going into landfills and contribute to Kent State's Campus Race to Zero Waste standings. Learn more....
Online final grading for Spring 2024 (POT F1) began Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Spring 2024 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Any final grades for Spring 2024 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These Spring 2024 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.Submit Midterm grades using Midterm Grades rosterTo submit final grades via the Final Grades ros...
The work of a Kent State University Biological Sciences doctoral graduate recently received recognition from green roof experts from across North America who are looking to address contemporary environmental challenges, especially in urban environments.Katie Manning, Ph.D., postdoctoral scholar, ESDRIKatherine (Katie) McNamara Manning, Ph.D., currently a postdoctoral scholar in research development at the Kent State Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI), was recently honored with the Green Roofs for Healthy Cities' (GRHC) Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award of Excelle...
Meet Frances Brunner, a senior fashion design student with a distinct focus on environmental fashion and a finalist for the prestigious 2023 Redress Design Award. When it comes to the fashion industry's future, Brunner is shaping up to be a force to be reckoned with. Brunner originally wanted to be a stockbroker because of her innate problem-solving abilities. After researching Kent State University’s wide variety of programs and discovering that math is not her strong suit, Brunner realized fashion design was more her style.“It's not an art school,” Brunner said. “It goes across the boa...