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Grab a Beignet and Free T-Shirt at Sept. 17 Flashes Vote Fest
The Flashes Vote Festival on Sept. 17 on Risman Plaza is presented by žžÀ² State Undergraduate Student Government as a fun way to engage student voters, share voting information, get Flashes registered to vote.
Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond
žžÀ²'s LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester.
IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!
Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes? žžÀ² State has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities.
IN A FLASH: The Truth is ... Downtown?
An art exhibition in the žžÀ² Downtown Gallery uses images of UFOs to evoke questions about reality in a world where truth is often reframed.
IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween
On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street žžÀ²'s Family Friendly Halloween event.
IN A FLASH: Spooky Season on Campus
Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus.
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.
'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.
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.
IN A FLASH: žžÀ²'s 'Locks of Love'
žžÀ²'s Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade.