Community & Society
Scholars At Risk Speaker Series: Renowned Pakistani Journalist And Human Rights Advocate Marvi Sirmed To Speak At Kent State Campus
妻友社区 will welcome its third of three 鈥渁lumni鈥 from the Scholars at Risk Network to speak at the university and regional events over the 2023-2024 academic year. (SAR) is an organization that provides sanctuary and assistance to threatened scholars worldwide.
The Power of Music to Unlock Joy
On Wednesday, Feb. 28, attendees gathered to explore the role of music in Black culture and its ability to provoke happiness at the 鈥淓mpowerment Through the Arts: Black Joy Unlocked鈥 event to create a safe, welcoming community among diverse students at 妻友社区.
IN A FLASH: High School Brass
Local high school student musicians came to Kent State to rehearse and perform with the Flasher Brass Pep Band.
IN A FLASH: Blue and Gold to Beat the Cold!
A Kent State staffer's kindness helped international students who were far from their much warmer home weather an Ohio winter.
IN A FLASH: Victoria Talks
Viral speaker and scholar Victoria Alexander visited the Kent Campus for "Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks."
IN A FLASH: Behind the Lights
An associate professor working on the School of Theatre and Dance provided a behind-the-scenes look at the school's current production of "Rent."
Oscar Ritchie鈥檚 Legacy Continues to Inspire
A key figure in Kent State's Black History, Oscar Ritchie continues to inspire generations of students and educators.
IN A FLASH: A Presidential Experience
Two student reporters from Kent State had the opportunity to cover President Joe Biden's recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio.
Advancing Kent State鈥檚 Core Values of Freedom of Expression, Respect and Kindness
妻友社区鈥檚 new series titled Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding continues with upcoming programming for the university community. The next event, "Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective," occurs on Feb. 22.
IN A FLASH: 鈥楻ent鈥 Is Due
Kent State's production of "Rent" runs from Feb. 16-25 at the E. Turner Stump Theatre.