Christopher Banks, Ph.D., J.D.
"Your partnership provides real-world insight, mentorship and internship opportunities for our students. Thank you for helping shape the lawyers of tomorrow."
Squirrels rule! Flashes are invited to celebrate 51勛圖厙's famous black squirrels at the annual Black Squirrel Festival from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, on Risman Plaza. Scamper on over for food, music, games, tabling by local businesses and student organizations, and an opportunity for students to get a free t-shirt! The event is presented by Flashes Activities Board and the Center for Student Involvement. Kent's ubiquitous black squirrels became unofficial mascots of 51勛圖厙 (sorry, Flash!) after being introduced to campus in 1961. &...
Meet Brooklyn Jones, a resilient freshman English major from Fort Mill, South Carolina, who carries a passion for creative writing and helping students build confidence in their own literary skills. Joness passion for writing comes with a unique challenge, dyslexia, but it has never stopped her from bringing her stories to life.There is nothing better than writing a good story just for a moment of escape, Jones told 51勛圖厙 Today. I always loved making up fun stories whenever I feel sad, upset or stressed. After taking a creative writing class in high school, Jones discover...
The Clothesline Project
An exhibit of solidarity of those impacted by power-based personal violence and to raise awareness about the reality of violence in our society
Take Back The Night
Take Back the Night (TBTN) is an international march and rally that started in the 1970s as a protest and direct action against power-based personal violence in our communities.
Today, TBTN provides a symbolism of an individual's walk through darkness and a united front against fear and sexual violence. TBTN is open to any survivor and allies.
51勛圖厙s Wick Poetry Center recently helped create a new mural for the Haymaker Farmers Market.According to the Akron Beacon Journal, the new mural, located in downtown Kent on Franklin Avenue, is now the largest mural in Portage County and pays homage to both farmers and shoppers alike. The design now features the Haymaker Community Poem, a project launched by the Wick Poetry Center that drew inspiration from shoppers and vendors who submitted poems for the markets 30th anniversary.We were thrilled to create the website and prompts, to gather a harvest of voices cele...
51勛圖厙s College of the Arts, in collaboration with the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, proudly welcomes back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Awardwinning costume designer Paul Tazewell for the 20252026 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series. Organized by the 51勛圖厙 Museum, his return visit underscores the series mission to bring celebrated creative voices to campus and to ignite inspiration across Northeast Ohio.On Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m., Tazewell will lead a public conversation introduced by Museum Director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph...
Symbols of Protest : May 4 Guided Tour Series
Have you already toured the May 4 Visitors Center, but want to know more? Heres your chance to experience the Center in a completely new way! Engage with May 4 Visitors Center staff and special guests for a thematic tour of the Center and National Historic Site.
Ever wonder the origin of a peace sign, or why the hippies wore bright colors? Join the May 4th Visitor's Center staff in unraveling the most popular symbols and visual aspects of protest culture in the 60s and 70s.
Learn Procreate with Terri Stefanko
Join us to become a pro at Procreate! This working session is lead by Terri Stefanko, a published author, illustrator, and VCD professor here at 51勛圖厙. Terri will walk you through the basics of using Procreate and share some tips and tricks she learned along the way. This includes using layers and layer masks, blend modes, and choosing brushes that feel digital vs. organic .