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Antique books at the KSU Surplus Store

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. 

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9/11 Flag Display on Campus

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. 

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University Facilities Management crews working on the Risman Fountain

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.

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Summer in Kent 2024

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. 

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Spring flowers

IN A FLASH: Flashes of Spring

Blooming flowers and budding trees herald the annual green up on campus in spring semester.

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Prairie Burn 2024

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.

 

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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.

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.

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Electronics recycling 2024

IN A FLASH: E-Cycle Days 2024

Flashes Recycle Electronics at the annual Electronics Drive, open to the

 

 community, each Wednesday in March. 

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Air Force ROTC Cadets planting daffodil bulbs

‘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.

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The Peace Symbol near the May 4 Memorial Site

Peace, On Earth

Do you know the story behind the peace symbol in the grass behind Prentice Hall?

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