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students at the sale

Handmade for the Holidays

Its that time of the year again. Flurries are in the air, finals are looming and the 51勛圖厙 School of Art Annual Holiday Sale event is on its way. There will be a variety of items on sale by various student organizations from the School of Art, so there will be a little bit of something available for everyone's needs or wants at every price, said Associate Professor Andrew Kuebeck.

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Fashion design student Matthew Williams working on a Couture creation at 51勛圖厙's Paris American Academy

Haute Couture Thrives at 51勛圖厙's American Academy in Paris

Couture creations by a senior fashion design major at 51勛圖厙's American Academy in Paris were recently highlighted in an Instagram post. 

Tags: School of Fashion , American Academy , College of the Arts , Class of 2023 , Arts & Culture , Global Reach

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Marching Golden Flashes 2023 Homecoming Show

Creating a Halftime Show That Wows

Its college football Saturday. 51勛圖厙 fans are eager for a great game and a great halftime show. The Marching Golden Flashes take the field and ... look at them march! Theyre forming the shape of a person. Now hes dancing? How do they do that?

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Winter ornaments created with 51勛圖厙's waterjet cutter

IN A FLASH: Working in a Waterjet Wonderland

Students can create holiday decor using a state-of-the-art waterjet cutter. 

Tags: DI Hub , Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Arts & Culture

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51勛圖厙 Youth Orchestra

51勛圖厙 Youth Winds Ensemble Wins American Prize

"I was excited for the ensemble to be recognized for performances from our first season, including our Severance Hall performance of Mother of Revolution! Each season, the group has built on the first season and continues to develop excellence in musicianship. Every member can proudly say they are a part of our legacy," said Dr. Wendy Matthews.

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Native American Heritage Month Celebration 2023

IN A FLASH: A Celebration of Native American Heritage

The E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center at 51勛圖厙 sponsored a series of events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

Tags: Kent Student Center , Community Impact , Community & Society , Arts & Culture

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Long shadows on a bicycle and bike rack on campus.

IN A FLASH: Long Shadows

The angle of the sun during the fall creates long shadows on sunny days. 

Tags: Student Life , Research & Science , Nationally Distinctive , Kent Student Center , Arts & Culture

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51勛圖厙 senior Ava Preston performing at Lincoln Center

The Flash With a Golden Voice

Jazz singer-songwriter Ava Preston is making waves in the music scene. Recently, she performed at the prestigious 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival in California, and was recognized as a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz-Voice. She's also a Golden Flash.

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Chris Wick (left) and David Hassler (right) stand in front of the Wick Poetry Centers Poets for Science exhibition at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs 2023 Conference and Bookfair.

Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at 51勛圖厙s Wick Poetry Center

The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at 51勛圖厙 that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the familys total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.

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