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League of Women Voters Table at žžÀ² State Votes Festival

‘If We Don’t Vote, We Can Be Sure it Won’t Count’

As part of žžÀ² State's žžÀ² State Votes initiative, Flashes across campus are stepping up to help make sure that students are registered to vote, well informed and motivated to cast their ballots in November. 

Tags: Voting, Undergraduate Student Government, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Hispanic Heritage Month Voices & Rhythms Discussion

Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Voices & Rhythms’

Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. žžÀ² collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community & Society

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Legacy Project Students

IN A FLASH: Capturing Generational History

Students in žžÀ² State's Long Term Care Administration program met with local senior citizens to create a book that shared their life stories. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, College of Education Health and Human Services, Arts & Culture

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AI-Generated image of a young woman entering a polling location

First-Time Voters Prepare to ‘Do Their Part’

Students across campus anticipate voting for the first time in a presidential election, prompting a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to anxiety.

Tags: Community Impact, Student Life, Community & Society

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Fourth Annual Read-In 2024

‘Stand for Your Rights’ Headlines Annual Read-In

Think about a time you finished reading a book that provided a new meaning and connection to you. Now imagine that book that changed and shaped a part of you being banned, unavailable to new readers. The žžÀ² community joined for the fourth annual open mic night Read-In to discuss banning and challenging books.

Tags: Community & Society, Student Life, Community Impact, Students First

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Ariane Robinson - 2024 Homecoming Queen

IN A FLASH: Scenes from Homecoming 2024

Homecoming Weekend at žžÀ² State came with a full schedule of events including a parade, alumni activities, a tailgate and a football game at Dix Stadium.

Tags: Homecoming, Student Life, Students First, Community & Society, Community Impact

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žžÀ² State Athletics Logo on Main Street

IN A FLASH: The Road to Homecoming

All around campus - and on the streets of žžÀ² -  there are signs that it's almost time for žžÀ² State to erupt in a Blue and Gold celebration for Homecoming Weekend. 

Tags: Homecoming, Student Life, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News

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Call for Photos -Squirrel

IN A FLASH: See Your Photo Here!

"IN A FLASH" offers unique views of žžÀ² through the lenses of storytellers across campus. IN A FLASH invites anyone to share their žžÀ² State-related photos at InAFlash@kent.edu.

Tags: Community & Society, Photography, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, žžÀ² State Today

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Pop-Up Pantry photo by Record-Courier

The King, The Queen and the Pop-Up Pantry

Members of žžÀ² State’s 2024 Homecoming Court will be among the students working with Flashes Fighting Hunger and the žžÀ² Health Department at a Pop-Up Pantry created to help community members in need. 

Tags: Division of Student Life, Community Impact, Homecoming, Community & Society, Community Engaged Learning

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Flashes Vote Festival 2024

Pledges, Pastries and the President

The Flashes Vote Festival on Risman Plaza celebrated National Voter Registration Day, National Beignet Day and what Todd Diacon, president of žžÀ² called "our civic duty." 

Tags: President Todd Diacon, Voting, Undergraduate Student Government, Students First, Community & Society

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