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IN A FLASH: A Ruck for Vets and Pets

The Ruck for Pets and Vets saw participants march with full backpacks from Downtown Â鶹ӰԺ and through the university campus to finish at Dix Stadium. Items in the backpacks, and proceeds from the event, will assist in matching veterans and first responders with companion animals. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Veterans Day, Veterans, City of Â鶹ӰԺ

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Â鶹ӰԺ Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Â鶹ӰԺ International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Â鶹ӰԺ with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

Tags: International Admissions, International Students, Global Reach, Office of Global Education, University News, University Facilities Management, City of Â鶹ӰԺ, Summer, Diverse Â鶹ӰԺ State, Student Life

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 Â鶹ӰԺ State money in maintenance costs.

 

Tags: sustainability, Organizational Sustainability, University Facilities Management, Grounds, Student Recreation and Wellness Center, City of Â鶹ӰԺ, Research & Science

IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  Â鶹ӰԺ State has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities. 

Tags: Total Solar Eclipse, University News, Nationally Distinctive, Research & Science, Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact, downtown kent, Main Street Â鶹ӰԺ, City of Â鶹ӰԺ

UPDATE: How to Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses

After the eclipse, Flashes can do their part to promote sustainability  by recycling their eclipse glasses for use by viewers of future eclipses around the world. 

Tags: Global Reach, Global Impact, Organizational Sustainability, Research & Science, Community & Society, Community Impact, Total Solar Eclipse, Main Street Â鶹ӰԺ, Portage Country, City of Â鶹ӰԺ

IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In Â鶹ӰԺ

Downtown Â鶹ӰԺ is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Â鶹ӰԺ's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14. 

Tags: City of Â鶹ӰԺ, Main Street Â鶹ӰԺ, LGBTQ Student Center, Diverse Â鶹ӰԺ State, Town-Gown, downtown kent, Community & Society, Community Impact

'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'

Students coming to Â鶹ӰԺ State and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of Â鶹ӰԺ State's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Â鶹ӰԺ to support them.

Tags: LGBTQ+ Center, LGBTQ Community, LGBTQ Studies, City of Â鶹ӰԺ, Main Street Â鶹ӰԺ, Honors College, Diverse Â鶹ӰԺ State, Town-Gown, downtown kent

It's a Rainbow Week at Â鶹ӰԺ State!

Â鶹ӰԺ State and the city of Â鶹ӰԺ encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week. 

Tags: LGBTQ+ Center, Main Street Â鶹ӰԺ, downtown kent, City of Â鶹ӰԺ, Town-Gown, Diverse Â鶹ӰԺ State, Honors College

IN A FLASH: Â鶹ӰԺ's 'Locks of Love'

Â鶹ӰԺ's Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade. 

Tags: Student Life, City of Â鶹ӰԺ, downtown kent, Town-Gown, Community Impact, Community & Society

It's the 41st Annual Black Squirrel Festival!

The Black Squirrel Festival returns to Risman Plaza and the Student Green on Friday, Sept. 29, from 4-7 p.m.

Tags: Risman Plaza, Â鶹ӰԺ Student Center, University News, Nationally Distinctive, Parents and Families Weekend, Black Squirrel Festival, Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact, City of Â鶹ӰԺ, downtown kent, Center for Student Involvement