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ESDRI Sustainability Forum: From NatureJoin the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute for a forum discussion with four experts on Oct. 21. In the presentations and conversation, we’ll be exploring varying work from nature, including foraging wild edibles, and demonstrating scientific data through art and natural fibers for ethical fashion. The conference is free to attend, but advance registration is required. Learn more and register for the ESDRI Sustainability Forum....

Celebrate Chem-O-Ween Friday, October 24 from 6:02-8:00 PM with �Ը�������'s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry! This is our spooky celebration of Mole Day and the end of National Chemistry Week!Featuring:Chemistry demonstrations with liquid nitrogen, fire, thermite, and moreHands-on demos: Make your own slime and elephant toothpasteHalloween triviaCostume contestMeet faculty and student organization representativesPrizes for contest winnersJoin the department for a night of fun, candy, and a celebration of the Halloween season. The event is free, but registration is required: Register h...

The South End was historically home to laborers who built and worked on the railroads. “The majority of the homeowners were first-generation Eastern European immigrants and African Americans who moved north during the Great Migration,” Mapes said.Before the 1970s, only larger cities had access to neighborhood-scale data from the U.S. Census. For smaller communities, records were handwritten. Mapes's project sheds light on the South End’s essential role in Kent’s history, growth and culture.Ideas SparkedThe inspiration for the project didn’t come from a classroom or lab, but from Mapes's d...

University’s Bra Recycling Drive promotes sustainability, community impactMelora Shue, Reporter�Ը�������rOctober 5, 2025View Article...

We’d like to remind all �Ը������� faculty and staff that the Ombuds Office is here as a resource to support you. This office offers a safe, informal, and confidential space to talk through workplace challenges, explore strategies, and consider solutions. Our services are available to faculty and staff on every �Ը������� campus.Shannon Driscoll, J.D., is serving as �Ը�������’s Faculty and Staff Ombuds. With a background in conflict resolution, communication, and program management, Shannon is here to listen, provide guidance, and help you navigate challenges with fairness, integrity, and con...

We are proud to participate in Campus Sustainability Month. This annual October event celebrates higher education sustainability achievements while raising awareness of the value of sustainability in higher education. Campus sustainability-related events in October include the Sustainability Pledge, Bra Recycling Drive, �Ը������� University Virtual Solar Tour , �Ը������� Farmers’ Market on Oct.16, volunteer events enhancing pollinator habitat on Oct. 10 and Oct. 24, and the ESDRI Sustainability Forum on Oct. 21. See all Sustainability Month events....

 13th Annual Bra Recycling Drive�Ը������� University Athletics, Employee Wellness and Health Promotion, �Ը������� of Well-being, Office of Sustainability, and SRVSS are hosting a bra recycling drive from Sept. 29 through Oct. 31 to collect reusable or worn-out bras and reduce the number of textiles in landfills. Bras that are in good condition will be donated to the Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center, and worn-out bras will be recycled. Learn more and find drop-off locations here....

Assistant Professor in Psychology: Tenure -Track�Ը������� University’s Department of Psychological Sciences is recruiting one tenure-track Assistant Professor in Psychology to begin Fall 2026. The position is in one of two possible cross-cutting areas (see below), and applicants from all sub-areas in psychology (e.g., Clinical, Social, Health, Cognitive, Developmental) are encouraged to apply.We are seeking a faculty member in any area of psychology, either clinical or non-clinical, that complements existing strengths in the department. We are particularly interested in candidates w...

 Allison Remick, senior Zoology major & ESDRI FellowThrough the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program this summer, supported by the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI), senior Zoology major & Music minor Allison Remick continued a research project she has been developing for nearly two years. Mentored by Brian Trevelline, PhD (Department of Biological Sciences), Remick’s work investigates the relationships between microbes and their hosts, focusing on the common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis), an invasive species, in Cincinnati. Remic...

Tracking Wildlife Through New TechnologyLauren Sigrist, Environmental and Conservation Biology senior and ESDRI FellowFor Lauren Sigrist, a senior Environmental and Conservation Biology major, with a minor in Environmental Studies, the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) supported by the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) gave her the opportunity to spend a second summer exploring how technology is transforming wildlife research. She conducted her project under the mentorship of Greg Smith, PhD, faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences, �Ը������� a...