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Earth Fest 2024

IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up

žž State celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!

Tags: Earth Day, Total Solar Eclipse, Environmental Science and Design Research Institute, Community Impact, Community & Society, Organizational Sustainability, Research & Science

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Flashes First Friday 2025

IN A FLASH: Discovering Downtown

On Aug. 15, some of žž State's newest Golden Flashes explored downtown žž as part of Flashes First Friday. 

Tags: Town-Gown, downtown kent, Community & Society, Community Impact, KSU Kickoff

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Downton Abbey movie preview to be held at žž State.

Downton Abbey Fans Grab Your Tissues and Head to žž for the Grand Finale

A collaboration between žž’s School of Fashion, School of Theatre and Dance and Focus Features will bring the final Downton Abbey movie to žž for an early screening and period fashion show. The movie, “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” will have a preview showing on Friday, Sept. 5, at the žž Plaza Cinema, a week before it opens in theaters nationwide. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Vintage aircraft on display at žž Airport

žž Hosts Aeronautics and Engineering Expo

žž will host its Aeronautics and Engineering Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the žž Airport. The family friendly event offers a full day of aviation excitement and STEM inspiration for all ages.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Community Impact

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Group of first-gen students

žž State Alumni Tell a Tale of Success for TRIO Student Support Services

žž is celebrating another five years of federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program that helps propel first-generation college students, students from limited-income backgrounds and students with disabilities to academic success.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Students First, Community Impact

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CAED Summer Architecture Exploration.

IN A FLASH: A Transformational Summer Camp

A summer camp at žž State's College of Architecture and Design inspires high school students to explore the endless possibilities in the world of design. 

Tags: College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Community Impact, High School Students, Summer, Research & Science

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Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Ed Mechenbier

An Honorable Journey From Vietnam to žž State Geauga

Honor is not only an attitude; it’s an action. As it is given and received, it profoundly improves the lives of all involved.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact

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Students from University Hospitals Future Nurse Academy.

IN A FLASH: Nursing's Next Generation

Students visiting žž State from University Hospitals Future Nurse Academy engaged in hands-on activities guided by faculty from žž State's College of Nursing. 

Tags: žž College of Nursing, Health care, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive

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"School of Rock" at Porthouse

IN A FLASH: Rocking Porthouse

"School of Rock: The Musical" by Andrew Lloyd Webber runs from July 18 through Aug. 3 at žž State's Porthouse Theatre. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Porthouse Theatre, School of Theatre and Dance, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

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Guest at Sparkle opening reception.

IN A FLASH: žž State Sparkles

As part of the žž Museum's 40th Anniversary celebration, the museum will display the exhibition "Sparkle: The Style and Jewelry of Aileen Mehle" in its Higbee Gallery from July 18, 2025, through Aug. 23, 2026. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community Impact, žž Museum, Nationally Distinctive

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