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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 žžÀ² 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 žžÀ²

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the žžÀ² Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. žžÀ² International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in žžÀ² 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 žžÀ², Summer, Diverse žžÀ² 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 žžÀ² State money in maintenance costs.

 

Tags: sustainability, Organizational Sustainability, University Facilities Management, Grounds, Student Recreation and Wellness Center, City of žžÀ², Research & Science

IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  Å¾Å¾À² 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 žžÀ², City of žžÀ²

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 žžÀ², Portage Country, City of žžÀ²

IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In žžÀ²

Downtown žžÀ² is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for žžÀ²'s Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14. 

Tags: City of žžÀ², Main Street žžÀ², LGBTQ Student Center, Diverse žžÀ² State, Town-Gown, downtown kent, Community & Society, Community Impact

'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'

Students coming to žžÀ² 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 žžÀ² State's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at žžÀ² to support them.

Tags: LGBTQ+ Center, LGBTQ Community, LGBTQ Studies, City of žžÀ², Main Street žžÀ², Honors College, Diverse žžÀ² State, Town-Gown, downtown kent

It's a Rainbow Week at žžÀ² State!

žžÀ² State and the city of žžÀ² encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week. 

Tags: LGBTQ+ Center, Main Street žžÀ², downtown kent, City of žžÀ², Town-Gown, Diverse žžÀ² State, Honors College

IN A FLASH: žžÀ²'s 'Locks of Love'

žžÀ²'s Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade. 

Tags: Student Life, City of žžÀ², 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, žžÀ² Student Center, University News, Nationally Distinctive, Parents and Families Weekend, Black Squirrel Festival, Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact, City of žžÀ², downtown kent, Center for Student Involvement