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Women and Everyday Heroism

A combination of powerful art, reflective dance and historical courage are meant to connect and inspire a new generation of heroes. The art exhibition Holocaust Heroes: Fierce Females Tapestries and Sculpture by Linda Stein takes residence at žžÀ² State this fall. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Student Life, Diverse žžÀ² State, Community Impact

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Dana Oleskiewicz, second from right, a doctoral student in cultural foundations, learns at a reconciliation village in Rwanda.

Becoming a Better Peacemaker

žžÀ² State's Kigali Summer Institute transforms students into better peacemakers.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Global Reach, Global Presence, Diverse žžÀ² State, School of Peace and Conflict Studies

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Daily žžÀ² Stater Headlines

Remembering 9/11 Through the Eyes of the Daily žžÀ² Stater

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, started out as a typical day at the Daily žžÀ² Stater. Reporters were preparing for their daily assignments. Editors were planning their daily meetings. But, by the time Daily žžÀ² Stater staff got to the newsroom on Tuesday, they were faced with just one story: a plane had crashed into the World Trade Center.  

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

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Anthony Scilla

Student Photographer's Image Of Historic Mill Fire Earns National Praise

žžÀ² State junior Anthony Scilla was on his way across campus Dec. 2, 2022, when his Reporting professor Jacqueline Marino messaged the class saying Student Media needed all the help they could get. A massive fire had broken out at Star of the West Milling Co. building on N. Water Street in žžÀ², and they needed reporters and photographers to cover it.

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Student working with the laser cutter in the DI Hub Reactor

IN A FLASH: Creating with Lasers!

On three days this week, participants can create desk organizers using the laser cutters in DI Hub Reactor.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, DI Hub, Research & Science, Student Life

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‘Two-Tired’ to Walk? Take a Scooter

Electric scooters have become increasingly popular on the žžÀ² Campus since the introduction of SPIN scooters in March 2022. Approximately 300 eScooters and 150 eBikes are available to rent. With that in mind, the žžÀ² State Community should be aware of the dos and don’ts when operating the scooters. 

Tags: Student Life, Students First

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Portz scholar

Capture the Elusive Nature of Light

°Õ³ó±ð  has announced žžÀ²â€¯Honors College graduate Serene (Hawes) Montgomery as a 2023 .

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1922 Faculty Collage

100 YEARS AGO AT KENT STATE: 1922-1923’s Faculty Roster Includes Many Names Familiar Today

After decades of dedications, the list of buildings names on campus reads like a faculty roster from žžÀ² State Normal College in 1922-23. 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Flu vaccines are being offered.

Hit Me With Your Best Shot

žžÀ²'s DeWeese Health Center is offering three flu shot clinics for students, faculty, and staff to get protected for the 2023-2024 flu season on Sept. 8, Sept. 15 and Sept. 26.

Tags: University News, Health, Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact, Organizational Sustainability, University Health Services

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Shawn Davis playing esports

"I Play Video Games for Scholarship Money"

My name is Shawn Davis – I play video games for scholarship money at žžÀ² and honestly, it’s pretty rad.

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