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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 ½­ÄÏÌåÓý 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 ½­ÄÏÌåÓý

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the ½­ÄÏÌåÓý Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. ½­ÄÏÌåÓý International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in ½­ÄÏÌåÓý 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 ½­ÄÏÌåÓý, Summer, Diverse ½­ÄÏÌåÓý 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 ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State money in maintenance costs.

 

Tags: sustainability, Organizational Sustainability, University Facilities Management, Grounds, Student Recreation and Wellness Center, City of ½­ÄÏÌåÓý, Research & Science

IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  ½­ÄÏÌåÓý 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 ½­ÄÏÌåÓý, City of ½­ÄÏÌåÓý

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 ½­ÄÏÌåÓý, Portage Country, City of ½­ÄÏÌåÓý

IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In ½­ÄÏÌåÓý

Downtown ½­ÄÏÌåÓý is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for ½­ÄÏÌåÓý's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14. 

Tags: City of ½­ÄÏÌåÓý, Main Street ½­ÄÏÌåÓý, LGBTQ Student Center, Diverse ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State, Town-Gown, downtown kent, Community & Society, Community Impact

'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'

Students coming to ½­ÄÏÌåÓý 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 ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at ½­ÄÏÌåÓý to support them.

Tags: LGBTQ+ Center, LGBTQ Community, LGBTQ Studies, City of ½­ÄÏÌåÓý, Main Street ½­ÄÏÌåÓý, Honors College, Diverse ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State, Town-Gown, downtown kent

It's a Rainbow Week at ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State!

½­ÄÏÌåÓý State and the city of ½­ÄÏÌåÓý encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week. 

Tags: LGBTQ+ Center, Main Street ½­ÄÏÌåÓý, downtown kent, City of ½­ÄÏÌåÓý, Town-Gown, Diverse ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State, Honors College

IN A FLASH: ½­ÄÏÌåÓý's 'Locks of Love'

½­ÄÏÌåÓý's Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade. 

Tags: Student Life, City of ½­ÄÏÌåÓý, 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, ½­ÄÏÌåÓý Student Center, University News, Nationally Distinctive, Parents and Families Weekend, Black Squirrel Festival, Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact, City of ½­ÄÏÌåÓý, downtown kent, Center for Student Involvement