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A city of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ firefighter lights the prairie grass during the annual controlled burning of the prairie. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn

Half of the protected prairie surrounding Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on April 13 to allow for new growth during the summer season.

Tags: University News , Organizational Sustainability , Grounds , University Facilities Management , Division of Finance and Administration

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2026 E-Cycle Drive.

IN A FLASH: E-Cycle for Sustainability

E-Cycling is recycling for sustainable disposal of unwanted electronics. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's E-Cycle Drive is happening 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m every Wednesday in March.

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

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Small snow plow on The Esplanade.

IN A FLASH: Keeping Campus Looking Great - and Safe!

During Winter Break and all throughout the year, in every season, the dedicated people of University Facilities Management work to keep all of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's campuses running smoothly and looking great.

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The fountain at the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students who have died. 

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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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State'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 , In a Flash

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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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's campuses. 

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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. 

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Antique books at the KSU Surplus Store

Every Wednesday, It's a Treasure Hunt

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University'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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State'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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus, near the University Library. 

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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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State in working order and looking great.

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