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A treasure trove of historical Ohio maps that 51�Թ��� digitized about five years ago has recently become part of the public domain, making them free for anyone to use.It’s a case of the maps being the treasure, Michael Hawkins, 51�Թ���’s data librarian and head of University Libraries’ Map Library, told 51�Թ��� Today.The Sanborn Fire Insurance Co. maps, dating from 1882, came into the collections of University Libraries in the early 1990s when the Library of Congress was looking for a home for thousands of pages of Sanborn maps.“The Library of Congress had original duplicat...

Dear Members of the 51�Թ��� Community,During this time of rapidly shifting governmental actions, I write to affirm our commitment to caring for all members of our community. How we will be allowed to care for each other is likely going to change because of impending state and federal mandates. What will not change is our mission of providing a safe and supportive environment for all Golden Flashes.As a member of our community recently said to me, “Nothing can diminish the love and care we have for each other.”State legislation and federal directives, such as this weekend’s federa...

  Students from 51�Թ���’s School of Theatre and Dance are preparing to transport audiences to the Land of Oz with eight performances of “The Wiz,” running Feb. 21-March 2 at 51�Թ���’s E. Turner Stump Theatre. Tickets are available through the Performing Arts Box Office.   This beloved Broadway musical version of Dorothy’s adventures in Oz features a lively mix of rock, gospel and soul music. “The Wiz” is presented through a special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord Theatricals.  Want ...

Hey! My name is Bre, and I’m a junior at 51�Թ���. I’m set to graduate in 2026.  It feels like only yesterday I was a first-year student, navigating the challenges of a new and exciting school environment. When I first started at 51�Թ���, my major was undeclared, and I was considered an Exploratory student. I was apprehensive about starting college without having a clear idea of what I wanted to study. Looking back now, I couldn’t be happier I started off Exploratory!Starting off as an Exploratory student gave me the freedom to try different classes and learn mor...

Careers & Internships in Psychology Fair!STEP UP TO SUCCESSWHEN: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. -  7:00 p.m.WHERE: 218 Kent Student Center, Dining RoomCome connect with local leading employers and explore various career opportunities in psychology-related fields!Register on Handshake!Questions? Contact Debra Penberthy at dpenbert@kent.edu     ...

 Gabe Colbrunn, an Honors College junior and mechatronics engineering major, has been doing robotics competitions and projects since elementary school. Gabe called robotics his “lifelong passion.”After graduating from Highland High School in Medina, Ohio, Gabe came to 51�Թ��� specifically for its unique mechatronics engineering major that combines mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering to innovate with robotics and automation. He has further broadened his skillset with a minor in computer science, which has many applications within engineering and robotics. No...