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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. Allyson Tessin, Ph.D., assistant professor in �Ը������� University’s Department of Earth Sciences, has received a $248,140 grant from the National Science Foundation to fund her research on “The Role of Ice Sheet Instability in Marine Carbon and Nutrient Cycling in the Eurasian Arctic.” The Arctic region is particularly vulnerable to the effects of cli...

�Ը������� Ashtabula’s annual Giving Tuesday fundraising drive begins on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, highlighted by the campaign to build the Susan J. Stocker Ashtabula Campus Development Fund. “Giving Tuesday provides a unique opportunity to support our learners and create experiences that will last a lifetime,” said �Ը������� Ashtabula Interim Dean and Chief Administrative Officer R. William Ayres IV, Ph.D. “Our students face challenges outside of the classroom. Many of our students hold full-time jobs, support families and overcome other obstacles while they succeed in the classroom. The Su...

�Ը������� University has applied for the Bicycle Friendly University designation from the League of American Bicyclists. We would like to hear from you about your experience bicycling on the campus, and your perspective of �Ը�������’s efforts to encourage, promote and accommodate bicycling. Please complete the 2023 Bicycle Friendly University Campus Reviewer Survey before Oct. 10, 2023. Click here to complete the survey.   ...

Bra Recycling Drive: October 2 through October 27, to collect reusable or worn-out bras and reduce the number of textiles in landfills. Bras that are in good condition will be donated to the Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center, and worn-out bras will be recycled. tinyurl.com/KSUBraRecycling tinyurl.com/KSUBraRecycling ...

After spending her younger years in a variety of volunteer roles with non-governmental organizations in her native Macedonia, Ivana Krsteska chose �Ը������� to study sustainable architecture and also serves as a Kent Student Ambassador. Ivana graduated from Niko Nestor High School in her hometown of Struga, Macedonia, in 2010, and grew up as the oldest child in her close-knit family. Her father is a civil engineering technician, and her mother is a psychologist and talented cake decorator. She credits them with instilling a unique blend of artistic and engineering talents in her. H...

After spending her younger years in a variety of volunteer roles with non-governmental organizations in her native Macedonia, Ivana Krsteska chose �Ը������� to study sustainable architecture and also serves as a Kent Student Ambassador. Ivana graduated from Niko Nestor High School in her hometown of Struga, Macedonia, in 2010, and grew up as the oldest child in her close-knit family. Her father is a civil engineering technician, and her mother is a psychologist and talented cake decorator. She credits them with instilling a unique blend of artistic and engineering talents in her. H...

On Saturday, Sept. 23, in observance of National Public Lands Day, students from �Ը������� University's Recreation, Park and Tourism Management program and the Environmental and Conservation Biology program joined other volunteers in planting trees in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Professors in �Ը�������'s Recreation, Park and Tourism Management program, Andrew Lepp, Ph.D., and Philip Wang, Ph.D.,were also part of the group. This program is from the School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration within �Ը�������'s College of...

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded �Ը������� University with its platinum-level award for Encouraging Environmental Excellence.  �Ը������� was one of 48 companies, schools or organizations in the state honored by the Ohio EPA for taking exceptional measures to protect Ohio’s environment and for continued commitment to environmental stewardship.  Solar panels on the roof of Purinton Hall at �Ը�������'s East Liverpool Campus. Ohio EPA’s Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) program recognizes businesses and organizations through four ...

Kent Wired Article by Ella KatonaKent Interhall Council works to spread sustainability awareness around campusBy Ella Katona, Kent Wired September 16, 2023  Ella KatonaShaine Price is a sophomore and the Director of Community Development for Kent Interhall Council The Kent Interhall Council has many events planned this fall semester to increase sustainability awareness across campus.The Director of Community Development for Kent Interhall Council, Shaine Price, is a sophomore at �Ը������� working for more sustainable recognition on campus to better help the environment.“My...

�Ը������� University students grabbed their paddles, boots and waders to help clean up the Cuyahoga River. The service trip was put together by the �Ը�������'s Recreation and Wellness Services’ Adventure Center, which holds adventure trips, service trips and team-building programs. The Adventure Center hopes to hold at least one service trip each semester allowing students the chance to give back to the environment. Chris Lukas, assistant director of outdoor adventure and operations, put together this semester's event with the environment as the top priority. “In the past we’ve...