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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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President Diacon Speaks at Bowman Breakfast, Fall 2024

‘žžÀ² State Works Because žžÀ² Works’

žžÀ² President Todd Diacon showcased the institution's far-reaching impact on Ohio and beyond during the annual Bowman Breakfast event held at the žžÀ² Student Center Ballroom.

Tags: University News, Bowman Breakfast, Town-Gown

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Voter Registration Event 2023

Grab a Beignet and Free T-Shirt at Sept. 17 Flashes Vote Fest

The Flashes Vote Festival on Sept. 17 on Risman Plaza is presented by žžÀ² State Undergraduate Student Government as a fun way to engage student voters, share voting information, get Flashes registered to vote.

Tags: Elections, Voting, Undergraduate Student Government, Students First, žžÀ² Student Center, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life, University News, student athlete, President Todd Diacon, žžÀ² State Athletics, Town-Gown, downtown kent

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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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The Truth is Out There (No, Really...) art exhibition, KSU Downtown Gallery

IN A FLASH: The Truth is ... Downtown?

An art exhibition in the žžÀ² Downtown Gallery uses images of UFOs to evoke questions about reality in a world where truth is often reframed. 

Tags: downtown kent, School of Art Galleries, School of Art, Town-Gown, Arts & Culture, Community Impact, Community & Society, College of the Arts

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žžÀ² State Farmers' Market inside the DI HUB

IN A FLASH: Final Fall Farmers’ Market

The final žžÀ² State Farmers' Market of the fall semester moves indoors, inside the DI Hub, on Nov. 14.

Tags: Student Life, DI Hub, Community Impact, Town-Gown, Community & Society, Student Recreation and Wellness Center, žžÀ² State of Well-being

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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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