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Our archaeologists collaborated with Steve Rinella and the crew at Meateater to find out how well the Ice Age stone toolkit would work to butcher a bison. Watch the episode here: Butchering a Bison with Clovis Points and Tools | MeatEater Conservation (themeateater.com)     ...

Does recycling trash in the dining hall make students smile or does seeing a Smiley face emoji make students recycle their trash?  Recycling trash may make students smile, but research conducted at ������ proves that seeing a smiley face emoji will make students more prone to recycle their trash, according to the results of the research, which was conducted fall semester 2022.  The research project “Effects of a Smiley Face on University Students Recycling Behavior at a College Cafeteria,” was led by Kiwon Lee, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Foundatio...

Kent Wired Article by Kayla GleasonEarth Fest celebrates local organizations that promote sustainability By Kayla Gleason, Kent Wired  KaylaEarth Fest took place on the second floor of the Student Center and featured booths from many organizations.  Kayla Gleason, ReporterApril 19, 2023The Student Center was filled Tuesday with students participating in Earth Day activities.Over 50 booths were lined up across the second floor, including several ������ programs and volunteer organizations. Some of the tables quizzed students on sustainability-related facts, while ot...

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share by Email The 8th annual Environmental Science and Design Research Symposium began Thursday evening at the ������ Hotel and Conference Center. The symposium is co-presented by ������'s Environmental Design and Research Institute (ESDRI) and the ������ Anti-Racism and Equity Institute (AREI), with the theme of “Environmental Justice, Ecology and Race.” A showcase of environmental research One of the most engaging parts of the symposium is the post...

Free, family friendly fun at Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 23, 2023. The community is invited to a free, family friendly event on the campus, at 6000 Frank Ave. NW, is set to inspire environmental responsibility and to improve the apprecia­tion for our planet’s natural resources. The celebration will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Campus Center lot and the Pond and Wetlands Research Area. Attendees will enjoy an afternoon filled with educational activities, entertainment and interactive demonstrations for all ages, from more than 25 sponsors and participants. The event, in ...

Apr. 22 marks the 53rd Anniversary of Earth Day. The ������ Earth Month Committee has planned events throughout the month of April based on the theme “Invest In Our Planet." Join in Earth Month celebration events and check out speakers, Earth Fest, DIY food wraps, clothing swap, bike trips, clean-ups, plant sales, art gallery display and more! Learn more....

In the wake of the recent tragic shooting at a Louisville, Kentucky bank, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Impact Solutions, wants to remind everyone that it is normal to experience a wide range of emotions and that an EAP can offer support. To speak with a mental health clinician, reach out to your employee assistance program anytime at 1-800-227-6007 or myimpactsolution.com. The program is 100% confidential, free to use, and it is available to family members. The following resources are available on the Impact Solutions website. (First-time users can find login information on t...

Weight loss without those “on a diet” feelings Life’s best moments include food—don’t miss out. Reach your goals and enjoy every delicious moment with our wellness partner, WeightWatchers®. Get inspired by Dana R.’s journey “I joined WeightWatchers through my employer after receiving an unexpected type 2 diabetes diagnosis. I’ve completely changed my lifestyle. I used to have an all-or-nothing mindset, but I’ve learned to adjust that thinking. I can still have chocolate, ice cream, and even pasta—I deserve good food and healthy things. “Now I feel like I have a long life ahead of m...

April 22, 2023, marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, and ������ is celebrating the whole Earth Month with the theme “Invest in Our Planet.”  The ������ Earth Month Committee has a plethora of events planned all over campus, all centered on celebrating our planet. Check out a list of all the events here. April 3-21: Draining the Swamp Art Gallery This art gallery, hosted by the Center of Ecology and Natural Resources Sustainability (CENRS), presents students with an environmental history of the wetlands on the Kent Campus. The exhibit is located in the ...

A fungus that spent a week inside a grow tent has taken over the MuseLab. This isn’t the start of a science fiction novel, or an episode of “The Last of Us,” it’s “Party of One: Future Fungal Furniture.” The exhibit is the first publicly shared experiment of Britta Bielak’s research on the potential that mycelium, the root-like structure of a fungus, has as a regenerative and structural building material. Two interior design students, Joseph Byrer and Olivia Mansier, collaborated on the application of the project. “We have not built a piece of furniture before and somehow I was a...