City of Kent
IN A FLASH: We Didn't Start the Fire
April showers have caused delays and presented challenges for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's annual prairie burn.
Meet the Green Woman of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Front Campus
A beautiful, living sculpture changes with the seasons on 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's historic front campus.
IN A FLASH: Discovering Downtown
On Aug. 15, some of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's newest Golden Flashes explored downtown Kent as part of Flashes First Friday.
IN A FLASH: A Ruck for Vets and Pets
The Ruck for Pets and Vets saw participants march with full backpacks from Downtown Kent and through the university campus to finish at Dix Stadium. Items in the backpacks, and proceeds from the event, will assist in matching veterans and first responders with companion animals.
IN A FLASH: A Rainbow Connection
The annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent is a wonderful example of the outstanding "town-gown" relationship between 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the city of Kent. The celebration is presented by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent. One of the new events this year was the…
Kent to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13
The 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent.
Grab a Beignet and Free T-Shirt at Sept. 17 Flashes Vote Fest
The Flashes Vote Festival on Sept. 17 on Risman Plaza is presented by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Undergraduate Student Government as a fun way to engage student voters, share voting information, get Flashes registered to vote.
IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.
Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond
51³Ô¹ÏÍø'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: All Fired Up - For Sustainability
The annual prairie burn on the university property near the Recreation and Wellness Center renews healthy plant growth and saves 51³Ô¹ÏÍø money in maintenance costs.