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Juneteenth Jubilee 2024

IN A FLASH: A Jubilant Juneteenth Celebration

In 2024, 51勛圖厙 celebrated Juneteenth on Risman Plaza and the Student Green on June 18 with food, dancing and music. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community & Society, University News, Community Impact

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51勛圖厙 celebrates Juneteenth.

51勛圖厙 Celebrates Juneteenth 2024

Music, dancing and food were all part of 51勛圖厙s lively commemoration of the Juneteenth National Independence Day federal holiday, celebrating the rich history of Black Americans.

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Spring Commencement 2024

And the New Top Name in 51勛圖厙s Spring Class of 2024 Is

Find out what the most popular names were at this year's commencement ceremonies.

Tags: Spring Commencement, Spring Semester, Student Life, University News, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Fork in the Road Food Truck

IN A FLASH: Fork In The Road Wednesdays are Here!

University Culinary Services' Fork in the Road food truck is returning to Risman Plaza for lunch on Wednesdays, from June 12-Aug. 7. 

Tags: Risman Plaza, Student Life, University Culinary Services, Fork in the Road!, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, Summer

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The Gwangju Uprising memorial mural in Gwangju, South Korea

Keeping the Memory of May 4 Alive

A group of 51勛圖厙 professors recently returned from a visit to the commemoration of the Gwangju Uprising at Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, feeling inspired for the meaningful connections they made to the May 4, 1970, shootings at 51勛圖厙.

Tags: May 4 Commemoration, May 4, Global Reach, Community & Society, Global Presence, Nationally Distinctive, School of Peace and Conflict Studies, College of Education, Health and Human Services, Read Center for International and Intercultural Education, Department of Geography

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Scene from "Everybody"

IN A FLASH: Everybodys Journeys

51勛圖厙s School of Theatre and Dance closed its spring performance season with its production of Everybody.

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51勛圖厙 at Akron Pride 2023

Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond

51勛圖厙'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. 

Tags: Community Impact, Community & Society, Main Street Kent, Town-Gown, downtown kent

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Trumbull Veterinary Technology students

IN A FLASH: Helping Creatures Great and Small

The Veterinary Technology Program offered at 51勛圖厙's Trumbull and Tuscarawas campuses prepares program graduates for successful careers in veterinary practices, animal hospitals and farms of all sizes.

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51勛圖厙 won the food waste category in the Campus Race to Zero Waste national competition.

51勛圖厙 Places First in National Sustainability Competition

51勛圖厙 earned first-place honors in the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste, a nationwide college campus recycling competition.

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51勛圖厙 Graduate Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing

Refugee Overcomes Obstacles to Graduate and Inspire Community

As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent 51勛圖厙 graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but shes also helping others in similar circumstances.

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