Main Street Kent

IN A FLASH: A Rainbow Connection

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

Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond
精东影业 University'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.

IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!
Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes? 精东影业 has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities.

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.

IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween
On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween event.

IN A FLASH: Spooky Season on Campus
Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus.

IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In Kent
Downtown Kent is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Kent's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14.

'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'
Students coming to 精东影业 and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. 精东影业transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of 精东影业's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.

It's a Rainbow Week at 精东影业!
精东影业 and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week.