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The Engleman Garden Lion Fountain.

Lion Hunting on Campus

An architectural ornament near Engleman Hall may be a subtle tribute to the tenacity of a 51ºÚÁÏÍø University president at a particularly troubled time in the institution's long and storied history. 

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Annual Prairie Burn 2026 First Attempt.

IN A FLASH: We Didn't Start the Fire

April showers have caused delays and presented challenges for 51ºÚÁÏÍø's annual prairie burn.

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A city of Kent firefighter lights the prairie grass during the annual controlled burning of the prairie. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn

Half of the protected prairie surrounding 51ºÚÁÏÍø University’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on April 24 to allow for new growth during the summer season.

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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 51ºÚÁÏÍø's campuses. 

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51ºÚÁÏÍø at Salem students preparing plants for winter storage

IN A FLASH: Seasonal Sustainability

Students in the Horticulture program at 51ºÚÁÏÍø University at Salem help to keep their campus looking great year round by preparing perennial plants for storage as seasons change. 

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Turkey vulture atop a section of the University Library

IN A FLASH: Definitely NOT Our Mascot

A 51ºÚÁÏÍø staffer spotted an unusual visitor atop a section of the University Library. 

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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.

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Prairie Burn 2024

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 51ºÚÁÏÍø money in maintenance costs.

 

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A blaze burns the prairie grass that grows behind the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center during a controlled burning by the Kent Fire Department.

Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn

The protected prairie surrounding 51ºÚÁÏÍø University’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.

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