University Facilities Management
![Antique books at the KSU Surplus Store Antique books at the KSU Surplus Store](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20240904_124051.jpg?VersionId=btbGfvk_Odxx4koCjvA05JbnGpyG_Smq&itok=zoc9rRDr)
Every Wednesday, It's a Treasure Hunt
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« 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. The store is a reflection of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s commitment to sustainable practices and disposing of items that are no longer needed by the university.
![9/11 Flag Display on Campus 9/11 Flag Display on Campus](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20240911_BC_September%20feature_135.jpg?VersionId=GQnUBGd_JvHRLsN5FnOUyMFJZa9PLvBo&itok=HHy-vIMT)
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.
![University Facilities Management crews working on the Risman Fountain University Facilities Management crews working on the Risman Fountain](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/02082024_MB_Campus%20Feature-3.jpg?VersionId=Vdtf5mJ.0up3wS0eDRb1HIcBjO4jQj73&itok=sE4kYlgH)
IN A FLASH: Getting Campus Ready
Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« in working order and looking great.
![Summer in Kent 2024 Summer in Kent 2024](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/438089223_18097460623410857_179163184459371878_n_0.jpg?VersionId=SMYanyqq3xGWDzwlPBpTBrxYXYeXn6eQ&itok=j7LGCGXw)
IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.
![Spring flowers Spring flowers](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20240327_BC_March%202024%20Feature_431-HDR.jpg?VersionId=vqA7WPcKYEbzkaMka2dGT5GAFfoo6yCS&itok=vWXNfNYf)
IN A FLASH: Flashes of Spring
Blooming flowers and budding trees herald the annual green up on campus in spring semester.
![Prairie Burn 2024 Prairie Burn 2024](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20240415_BC_Prairie%20Burn_081.jpg?VersionId=QeCg3qwuFmJjT22ah2Q_EUYB7d1fHEEd&itok=uOFtZs3L)
IN A FLASH: All Fired Up - For Sustainability
The annual prairie burn on the university property near the Recreation and Wellness Center renews healthy plant growth and saves Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« money in maintenance costs.
![A blaze burns the prairie grass that grows behind the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center during a controlled burning by the Kent Fire Department.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/04.19.21%20Photo%20of%20annual%20prairie%20burn.jpg?VersionId=7..hfUiezj2UiIOjLzdkMehw8wmDSNdH&h=e936852b&itok=WsSr3SaV)
Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
The protected prairie surrounding Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« 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.
![Electronics recycling 2024 Electronics recycling 2024](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/IMG_1874_smallcrop.jpg?VersionId=HSwYhkxR9jbeIVGv2D0xhm4md5TcxnUZ&itok=KuNWYPXx)
IN A FLASH: E-Cycle Days 2024
Flashes Recycle Electronics at the annual Electronics Drive, open to the
community, each Wednesday in March.
‘It’s a Beautiful Event to Honor Everything They’ve Done for Us’
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University community came together to celebrate its values and honor fallen veterans on Daffodil Hill.
![The Peace Symbol near the May 4 Memorial Site The Peace Symbol near the May 4 Memorial Site](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/382233050_701708761317346_2044402009446679525_n.jpg?VersionId=k_mat2afPUx.xn.6Uk3LFUEPvm.Ifp05&h=e762eba0&itok=JSG6NYS3)
Peace, On Earth
Do you know the story behind the peace symbol in the grass behind Prentice Hall?