Community & Society
Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Voices & Rhythms’
Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."
IN A FLASH: Capturing Generational History
Students in ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's Long Term Care Administration program met with local senior citizens to create a book that shared their life stories.
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.
‘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. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University community joined for the fourth annual open mic night Read-In to discuss banning and challenging books.
IN A FLASH: Scenes from Homecoming 2024
Homecoming Weekend at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ came with a full schedule of events including a parade, alumni activities, a tailgate and a football game at Dix Stadium.
IN A FLASH: ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµRoad to Homecoming
All around campus - and on the streets of Kent - there are signs that it's almost time for ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ to erupt in a Blue and Gold celebration for Homecoming Weekend.
IN A FLASH: See Your Photo Here!
"IN A FLASH" offers unique views of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University through the lenses of storytellers across campus. IN A FLASH invites anyone to share their ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ-related photos at InAFlash@kent.edu.
¾«¶«Ó°ÒµKing, ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµQueen and the Pop-Up Pantry
Members of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s 2024 Homecoming Court will be among the students working with Flashes Fighting Hunger and the Kent Health Department at a Pop-Up Pantry created to help community members in need.
Alumna Serving Lattes and Lineups
¾«¶«Ó°Òµscent of freshly brewed coffee fills the air while voices from the NFL Network play on the televisions in the background. Sports memorabilia and artwork cover every wall. This is State Champs Coffee, downtown Kent’s new alumna-founded sports coffee shop and streetwear brand.
Pledges, Pastries and the President
¾«¶«Ó°ÒµFlashes Vote Festival on Risman Plaza celebrated National Voter Registration Day, National Beignet Day and what Todd Diacon, president of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University called "our civic duty."