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Rainbow Weekend bridge decorators 2024

žžÀ² to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13

The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown žžÀ² Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K  come from a fabulous partnership between žžÀ²'s LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street žžÀ². 

Tags: Main Street žžÀ², Community & Society, Town-Gown

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žžÀ² State at Akron Pride 2023

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. 

Tags: Community Impact, Community & Society, Main Street žžÀ², Town-Gown, downtown kent

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žžÀ² State mascot Flash wearing eclipse viewing glasses

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

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Update Recycle Eclipse Glasses

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

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Main Street žžÀ²'s Family Friendly Halloween with Flash the Mascot

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. 

Tags: Community Impact, Town-Gown, downtown kent, Main Street žžÀ², Child Development Center, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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Carved Halloween pumpkins outside of Beall Hall

IN A FLASH: Spooky Season on Campus

Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus. 

Tags: Student Life, Fall Semester, Students First, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Main Street žžÀ², downtown kent, Town-Gown

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Rainbow Unicorn running along žžÀ²'s Main Street Rainbow Bridge

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, Town-Gown, downtown kent, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Ken Ditlevson and others decorating the Main Street Bridge for Rainbow Weekend

'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: City of žžÀ², Main Street žžÀ², Honors College, Town-Gown, downtown kent

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Volunteers decorating the Rainbow Main Street Bridge

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: Main Street žžÀ², downtown kent, City of žžÀ², Town-Gown, Honors College

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