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Detail of a Day of the Dead display in the Kent Student Center

IN A FLASH: El D穩a de los Muertos at 51勛圖厙

A 51勛圖厙 student organization celebrated the Day of the Dead by assembling colorful, cultural displays around campus.

Tags: Spanish and Latino Student Association , Arts & Culture , Kent Student Center , Student Life , Community & Society , Student Organizations

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Caplan, Dellinger, Prufer, and Giffels review material in the May 4 Visitors Center

The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio

New Wave 80s band Devo isnt just from Ohio. Devo wasnt just created in Akron. Devo was forged at 51勛圖厙 under the pressure of the turmoil of the late 60s and the events surrounding May 4, 1970. Authors David Giffels and Jade Dellinger brought their book The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio to 51勛圖厙 for a book signing and discussion.

Tags: May 4 50 , Community & Society , Arts & Culture , Nationally Distinctive , Alumni , alumni-news

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Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights and Planned Parenthood organizers and volunteers canvassing in Akron, Oct. 28

Activism in Action

For students especially, this is our future. This is about your individual rights as a person, and it's incredibly important because this is the future that we have for Ohio, said Sam Zern, a graduate student in 51勛圖厙s College of Public Health and regional field organizer for Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights. Zern is working to help others see what she believes is the Issue 1's value.

Tags: Community & Society , Profiles

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Costumed students at the 2023 University Libraries Halloween Party

IN A FLASH: Happy Halloween, 51勛圖厙!

The 51勛圖厙 Libraries' annual Halloween party is one of the most anticipated on-campus events of the year. 

Tags: Students First , Community & Society , Arts & Culture , University Libraries , Fall Semester

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Students shop at Spirit Halloween for last-minute costumes

The Spirit of Halloweekend Is Last-Minute

Halloween is just around the corner, which means 51勛圖厙 students are on the hunt for the perfect Halloween costume. In what was once a discount store, the spirit of Halloween is alive and well. The pop-up store Spirit Halloween is here to help students get their nick-of-time broomsticks, fangs and more. 

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Community Impact

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A collection of pumpkins with 51勛圖厙 carvings in them.

Treats Without Tricks: Illuminating Ways to Keep Safe on Halloween

With Halloween approaching, festivities will be in full swing this weekend at 51勛圖厙 and downtown Kent. Halloweekend can be full of treats, but you never know what tricks will arise when it comes to safety. Sgt. Tricia Knoles gives her top safety tips, and discusses how her team will be working to keep students safe this holiday weekend.  

Tags: Students First , Student Life , Community & Society

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Childhood Development Center Walkathon Event Fall 2023

IN A FLASH: The Littlest Walkathon-ers

A group of children from 51勛圖厙'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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