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Sign outside of Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center

Kent State Stands in Solidarity With LGBTQ+ Community

In the wake of Saturday's mass shooting in Colorado, Kent State gathered to process and reflect with the LGBTQ+ community.

Tags: LGBTQ+ Center, University News, Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, Community Impact

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Kent State's Winter Coat and Clothing Drive

Kent State’s Annual Clothing Drive Wants Everyone Warm This Winter

From Nov. 14 through Dec. 9, university groups on the Kent Campus will be collecting clean, gently used or new items from all ages, including warm clothing, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters.

Tags: Community & Society, Organizational Sustainability, Community Impact

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Occupational Therapy students learn to help injured people resume daily activities.

IN A FLASH: Step by Step

Occupational therapy students learn how to help people get back to their regular routines.

Tags: East Liverpool, Community & Society, Health, Community Impact

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IN A FLASH: 400 Years of Opera

The Kent State Opera Theatre will peform on Nov. 18, 19 and 20 in the Wright-Curtis Theatre.

Tags: Distinctive Kent State, Arts & Culture, Community & Society

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2021 Peace Basket prep at King Kennedy

Peace Baskets Program Back for 25th Year in Helping Needy Families

Members of the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø community invite faculty, staff and students to join in creating Holiday Peace Baskets on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, between 9 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. at the King Kennedy Community Center, 6660 Garfield Road, Ravenna.

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Community Impact

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The Kent community enjoying the 2021 Kent Skates

Kent Skates Puts the ‘Ice’-ing on the Holidays

Residents of Kent are ready to ring in the holiday season with the return of the Kent Skates ice rink this November.

Tags: Community & Society, Students First, Community Impact

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Student Volunteers at "Stuff the Truck" Food Drive

Flashes 'Stuff the Truck' to Fight Hunger

Flashes Fighting Hunger and Community Engaged Learning hosted a food drive for all members of the Kent State and local communities to donate non-perishable food and toiletry items to fill up the truck. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact

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Kent State Students at the Coffee and Careers Chat

Specialized Career Advising for Students with Disabilities Now Available

The Coffee and Careers chat hosted jointly by Career Exploration and Development (CED) and Student Accessibility Services (SAS), is a new drop-in career advising opportunity for Kent State students with disabilities.

Tags: Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, Students First

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Cynthia Osborn, Ph.D, Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences Professor

Enthusiasm and Innovation Earn Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences Professor Distinguished Teaching Award

Cynthia Osborn, lifespan development and educational sciences professor, is building confidence through stress balls. Well, stress balls and innovative teaching techniques she has honed for nearly 26 years.

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Students First

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ALL IN Most Engaged Campus LOGO

Kent State is ‘ALL IN’ for Student Voting

Kent State has been recognized for its efforts in support of student voters. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge named Kent State to its list of ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College student voting, which recognizes institutions for making intentional efforts to increase student voter participation.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Students First, Community & Society, Community Impact

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