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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.This is why the 51�Թ��� community came together for an open mic night during Banned Books Week, providing a safe and welcoming space for open discussion and ideas about banned and challenged books. The fourth annual Read-In was held on Sept. 25 in Taylor Hall. Pizza and refreshments were available for attendees as two of the sponsors, Her Campus at 51�Թ��� and Flash Activities...

Returning to pre-pandemic numbers, the 4,252 students that make up the class of 2028 represent 37 states and 35 countries. Together, they form the largest incoming class since 2019 and the eighth largest class in 51�Թ���'s 100+ year history.However, these freshmen don't just have strength in numbers; they also excel in the classroom. This remarkable class boasts an impressive 3.61 average high school GPA, with a university record 692 students belonging to the Honors College.51�Թ���'s reputation for diversity and inclusion continues to shine, with 21% coming from underrepresented groups, ...

Through the new peer-to-peer support services in 51�Թ���'s Office of Intercultural Student Life,  junior Luana Johnson of Brazil provides support for international students as they adjust to life at 51�Թ���.As a student employee of the office, Johnson connects her peers to campus resources, helps them foster new friendships and shares with them her experiences adjusting to life at 51�Թ���.Johnson, a native of Curitiba, Brazil and a visual communications and design major, talked to 51�Թ��� Today about how she adjusted to campus life in the U.S.The Office o...

James Trombka, an access advisor of 51�Թ���’s Student Accessibility Services (SAS), made his directorial debut in December 2023 at Tallmadge Dynamics Community Theater.Trombka is a theater fan. He has theater decorations in his office and enjoys talking with students interested in theater about their favorite shows. It is hard for him to pick favorites as he likes shows for different reasons, but “& Juliet,” “Hamilton,” “Beetlejuice,” and “Mean Girls” are at the top of his list....

Kent, OH — 51�Թ���’s Kent Keyboard Series offers four concerts featuring Hugh A. Glauser School of Music faculty artists and internationally renowned guest artists.Guest artist Conrad Tao, hailed as a “creative supernova” (Chicago Tribune), launches the Kent Keyboard Series season on Sun., Oct. 6 at 5 p.m.  A child prodigy in piano and violin, Tao has emerged as one of the preeminent musicians of this generation as a pianist and composer. He continues to electrify audiences around the globe as a recitalist and soloist with leading orchestras, equally comfortable in...