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Childhood Development Center Walkathon Event Fall 2023

IN A FLASH: The Littlest Walkathon-ers

A group of children from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Child Development Center walked to raise money for their educational enrichment. 

Tags: College of Education, Health and Human Services, Community Impact, Community & Society, Research & Science

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Students coloring for calmness in the SAS offices

Flashes are Invited to De-Stress with SAS

"Coloring for Calmness" is one of several "de-stress" events hosted by Student Accessiblity Services (SAS). 

Tags: Students First, mental health, Student Accessibility Services, University Libraries, Student Life, Community Impact, Community & Society, Arts & Culture

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Paws for a Cause Puppy Meet-Up at SAS Offices

Beating Stress by Meeting Dogs

Service dogs and their trainers were the stars of a de-stressing event at the University Library. 

Tags: Student Accessibility Services, Students First, University Libraries, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Some of the nurses in the Fall 2023 White Coat Ceremonies

IN A FLASH: The White Coats Have Arrived!

51³Ô¹ÏÍø's College of Nursing held two White Coat Ceremonies on the Kent Campus last week. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Nursing, Health care, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Works, Community & Society

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Professor David Silva instructs a class

Building a Stronger Democracy Through Civility

Each election season, we're all surrounded by more and more political content circulating online. David E. Silva, Ph.D., assistant professor, is studying online conversations and shedding light on how online civility plays a role in building a stronger democracy. 

Tags: Community & Society, Profiles, Research & Science, Community Impact

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Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath

‘Deep Down, I’m Just a Regular Guy’

51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life. 

Tags: 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Nursing, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Alumni, Community & Society, Community Impact, Profiles

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Pres. Diacon addressing the Reimagining the Academy Conference

Reimagining the Academy Conference Brings Together 3 Top Universities

A transformational conference on 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Kent Campus brought together three of Ohio's top universities.

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Community Impact, Diverse 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, Nationally Distinctive,

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Fall foliage on campus

Falling for Fall Foliage

Curious about the fall foliage on campus? 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Today spoke to Rebekkah Berryhill, university grounds manager, to find out more about the changing trees on campus. Below, Berryhill shares not only what types of trees we enjoy on the Kent Campus but also talks about the careful process her team, in partnership with University Facilities Management, follows in order to be good stewards of our beautiful landscape.

Tags: Community & Society

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51³Ô¹ÏÍø senior Mason St. Clair shows his political memorabilia collection to senior Kathleen Tyrel

Keeping Political History Alive

It all started in 2014 with a political button from Ross Perot’s failed 1992 presidential election bid. 

Tags: Student Life, Profiles, University Libraries, Community & Society, Students First

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Crop Shana Lee and the Well Hub staff

A Circle of Support

A new event on campus seeks to offer support and community for students who have lost loved ones. 

Tags: 51³Ô¹ÏÍø of Well-being, Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Life, Students First, Community & Society, mental health, Division of Student Life

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