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University Facilities Management

The fountain at the ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Student Memorial Garden.

IN A FLASH: A Place of Quiet Contemplation

Dedicated in April 2015, The Student Memorial Garden on Manchester Field was created as a place of reflection and remembrance of all ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø students who have died. 

Tags: Students First, University News, Community & Society, University Facilities Management

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Crawford Fountain

IN A FLASH: The Fountain Is ON!

Water flowed for the first time in the newly completed Crawford Fountain in the courtyard outside Crawford Hall, home of ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship. 

Tags: University News, Community Impact, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, University Facilities Management, Office of the University Architect

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Daffodil Hill April 2025

IN A FLASH: Signs of Spring

With warmer temperatures and "April showers," vibrant spring colors have begun to emerge across ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's campuses. 

Tags: Grounds, University Facilities Management, May 4, Nationally Distinctive, University News

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Art items at the KSU Surplus Store

New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains

The KSU 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. The new location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty. 

Tags: Organizational Sustainability, University Facilities Management, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News

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Antique books at the KSU Surplus Store

Every Wednesday, It's a Treasure Hunt

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø'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 ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's commitment to sustainable practices and disposing of items that are no longer needed by the university. 

Tags: University News, University Facilities Management, Facilities Planning and Operations, Organizational Sustainability

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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. 

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Community Impact, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, University Facilities Management, Kent Student Center

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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 ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø in working order and looking great.

Tags: Summer, Fall Semester, University Facilities Management, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, University News, Students First

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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. ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

Tags: International Admissions, International Students, Global Reach, Office of Global Education, University News, University Facilities Management, City of Kent, Summer, Student Life

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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.

Tags: Spring Semester, Grounds, University Facilities Management, University News,