University Facilities Management

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 ×ÔοÊÓÆµ's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship.

IN A FLASH: Signs of Spring
With warmer temperatures and "April showers," vibrant spring colors have begun to emerge across ×ÔοÊÓÆµ's campuses.

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.

Every Wednesday, It's a Treasure Hunt
×ÔοÊÓÆµ'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 ×ÔοÊÓÆµ's commitment to sustainable practices and disposing of items that are no longer needed by the university.

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.

IN A FLASH: Getting Campus Ready
Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at ×ÔοÊÓÆµ in working order and looking great.

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

IN A FLASH: Flashes of Spring
Blooming flowers and budding trees herald the annual green up on campus in spring semester.

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 ×ÔοÊÓÆµ money in maintenance costs.

Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
The protected prairie surrounding ×ÔοÊÓÆµâ€™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.