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Landscapes for Empathy, Empathy for Landscapes. Designing Atmospheres for Social Interaction
Monday, March 3, 20255:15 pm to 6:30 pm
Teach Peace: The Life and Legacy of Jerry Lewis - Exhibit
Mar. 4, 2025 - 9:00 am to Jun. 3, 2025 - 5:00 pmNourish & Thrive Expo
Tuesday, March 4, 202511:00 am to 2:00 pm
Night at the Museum
Wednesday, March 5, 20255:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Meet the Employers
Thursday, March 6, 202511:00 am to 1:00 pm
School of Art Student Annual Exhibit
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Flashes Step Up to Fight Hunger for Influx of People in Need
Usage of the Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has steadily increased since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community. In addition, there has also been an increase in the number of international students using the pantry this past year as international student enrollment increased at Kent State.
IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry
Kent State's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19.
Student Video Exhibit Features Chimney Swifts of Kent
Since she was a child, Caitlyn Skilton, a recent graduate of the zoology program at Kent State University, has harbored a passion for ecology, with a deep love for birds of all kinds. She chose to extend this love in her undergraduate work at Kent State. On December 1, Skilton, who also minored in photojournalism, hosted a reception for her “Flight of the Chimney Swift” immersive multimedia exhibit in the Design Innovation (DI) Hub’s Blank_Lab.
‘A Promise Kept’
When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to Kent State University’s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December.
IN A FLASH: Flashes in the Freeze
Kent State students braved the extremely cold temperatures and below zero wind chills on their way to their classes.
Kent State Professor Cracks the Code
Kent State University computer science Professor Jonathan Maletic, Ph.D., and alumnus Michael Decker, Ph.D., are developing a new software solution, creating a world where the computer science community can effectively track changes and improve group code development.
IN A FLASH: When the Snow Flies
Clearing fallen snow at the Kent State University Airport is a team effort.
'Deeply Moved'
Samuel “Blitz” Bazawule can hardly contain his own smile and emotions as he talks about the experience of directing the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s award-winning novel “The Color Purple,” which opened Christmas Day to glowing reviews.
New Year, New You? Don’t Let Anxiety Keep You From Thriving
Addressing the problems of a changing society, such as mental health, is a foundational value at Kent State, which also offers a number of resources to support students, faculty, staff and the community.
IN A FLASH: A Snowy Return to Classes
Some of the season's coldest temperatures and snow cover set the scene for students' first day of classes after winter break.
Wanted: Environmental Health Specialists to Keep Our Air, Water and Food Safe
The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.
Master of Ceremonies
Mark Greer, who earned his master’s degree in music from Kent State in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akron’s bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.