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Supermoon over Flashbash 2025.

IN A FLASH: Look Up - It's SUPERMOON!

Even the skies were reflecting blue and gold as a supermoon glowed above Flashbash, kicking off Homecoming Week at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. 

Tags: Student Life , Community Impact , Homecoming , Student Organizations , Center for Student Involvement , In a Flash

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Thurman Munson's widow, Diane and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Sports announcer Jeff Kurtz.

IN A FLASH: Honoring A Legendary Alumnus

Legendary baseball great and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus, Thurman Munson was honored with a statue and dedication ceremony at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Schoonover Stadium. 

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Researchers installing nesting boxes in campus wetlands.

IN A FLASH: Doing It For The Ducks

The wetlands near 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Kent Campus are a great location for studying wildlife. Researchers visited recently to install nesting boxes for ducks. 

Tags: Research & Science , Department of Biological Sciences , Community & Society , Community Impact , In a Flash

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"Kentucky" 51³Ô¹ÏÍø School of Theatre and Dance

IN A FLASH: "Kentucky" At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

  In "Kentucky," an older sister living in New York City travels back to her family in Kentucky to try to stop her younger sister's wedding.   This unique coming-of-age story touches on themes of identity, religion and love.   "Kentucky," directed by Courtney …

Tags: College of the Arts , School of Theatre and Dance , Community Impact , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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The First Cultural Café Fall 2025.

IN A FLASH: Experience the Cultural Café!

The Cultural  Café series, presented by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø International Student & Scholar Services, through the Office of Global Education is a monthly gathering that offers an opportunity for the university community to learn about other cultures and countries from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's international students. 

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Squirrel statue.

IN A FLASH: Who Wore It Better?

The black squirrel statue near the Beyer-Murin Gardens on the Kent Campus serves as a landmark, a meeting place and a "lost and found."

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Fix-It Kent Spring 2025

IN A FLASH: The Fixers Are IN!

Volunteers with skills in repairing clothing, household items, electronics, furniture, small appliances and more will be available to help people who bring in broken or non-working items at the Fix-It Kent Community Repair Workshop on Sept. 18.

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9-11 Tribute Flight.

IN A FLASH: A Tribute Over Campus

On his way to an assignment on  Sept. 11, a university photographer saw a tribute flight in formation over 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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2024 Black Squirrel Festival.

IN A FLASH: An Official Celebration of Our Unofficial Mascot

51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Annual Black Squirrel Festival is happening from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, on Risman Plaza. 

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Wingfoot One at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Airport.

IN A FLASH: Back Where It Began

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Aeronautics & Engineering Expo at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Airport received a special visitor as Goodyear's retro-painted Wingfoot One aircraft returned to the place where the company's first blimp was christened, 100 years ago.

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