Organizational Sustainability

Heads Up, History Buffs: Most of ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Sanborn Maps Are Now in the Public Domain
A treasure trove of historical Ohio maps that ¾ÛÉ«¸ó digitized about five years ago has recently become part of the public domain, making them free for anyone to use.

New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains
The ¾ÛÉ«¸ó 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.

Governor Names Gregory White and Abygail Deemer to ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Board of Trustees
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed two new trustees to the ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Board of Trustees. DeWine named Gregory White, J.D., of Concord Township, Ohio, to a nine-year term as trustee and Abygail Deemer of Warren, Ohio, to a two-year term as an undergraduate student trustee.

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Board of Trustees Ratifies 2024 University Remediation Report, Approves Naming Actions Within Crawford Hall
The ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Board of Trustees endorsed the 2024 University Remediation Report at its Dec. 12 meeting. The report provides a comprehensive overview of student remediation at the university.

Museum and Student Group Partnership Stitches Together a Greener Future
A new partnership between the ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Museum and the Fabric Pantry, a student-led organization dedicated to providing free fabric to ¾ÛÉ«¸ó students, offers students the resources they need while promoting environmentally responsible fashion practices.

¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises More Than $4.9 Million for Causes Across Its Eight-Campus System
Members of the ¾ÛÉ«¸ó community joined together to cause a ripple effect of change reaching far beyond ¾ÛÉ«¸ó, raising more than $4.9 million to support scholarships and programs across the university for its Giving Tuesday 2024 campaign.

ADVISORY: ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Board of Trustees Meeting, Dec. 12
The ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at noon on Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Kent Student Center, Room 306, on the Kent Campus.

‘We Have a Plan’
Following the recent release of his annual financial update, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó President Todd Diacon reviewed the university’s budget and the plan to reduce expenditures during his latest Talking With Todd webcast.

Every Wednesday, It's a Treasure Hunt
¾ÛÉ«¸ó'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 ¾ÛÉ«¸ó's commitment to sustainable practices and disposing of items that are no longer needed by the university.
IN A FLASH: Seasonal Sustainability
Students in the Horticulture program at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó at Salem help to keep their campus looking great year round by preparing perennial plants for storage as seasons change.