University Facilities Management
IN A FLASH: Signs of Spring
With warmer temperatures and "April showers," vibrant spring colors have begun to emerge across ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's campuses.
New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains
¾«¶«Ó°ÒµKSU Surplus Store opened on East Main Street in September of 2023. It recently moved to a new location – on campus in the vacant College of Business Administration Building. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµnew location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty.
Every Wednesday, It's a Treasure Hunt
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University's Surplus Store, located on E.Main Street offers a variety of useful items including furniture, electronics, office supplies and a fascinating selection of antique maps and books, with many books that are more than 100 years old. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµstore is a reflection of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's commitment to sustainable practices and disposing of items that are no longer needed by the university.
IN A FLASH: 2,977 Flags for 9/11
Remembering the world-changing events of 9/11, 23 years later, a display of flags was placed on the Kent Campus, near the University Library.
IN A FLASH: Getting Campus Ready
Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ in working order and looking great.
IN A FLASH: ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµSpirit of Summer
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.
IN A FLASH: Flashes of Spring
Blooming flowers and budding trees herald the annual green up on campus in spring semester.
IN A FLASH: All Fired Up - For Sustainability
¾«¶«Ó°Òµannual prairie burn on the university property near the Recreation and Wellness Center renews healthy plant growth and saves ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ money in maintenance costs.
Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
¾«¶«Ó°Òµprotected prairie surrounding ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Monday, April 15, between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon, to allow for new growth during the summer season.
IN A FLASH: E-Cycle Days 2024
Flashes Recycle Electronics at the annual Electronics Drive, open to the
community, each Wednesday in March.