For National Trans Day of Remembrance, which is observed on Nov. 20, the Kent State LGBTQ+ Center honored the memory of the more than 60 transgender individuals who were murdered or had taken their own lives in 2023. Members of the Kent State LGBTQ+ community painted The Rock on the Kent Campus and a display at the Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center honors the memory of those who lost their lives last year. Want to see one of YOUR photos in âIN A FLASH?â Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them ...
Michele Criss, assistant director for Fraternity and Sorority Life at șÚÁÏÍűâs Center for Student Involvement, was named a recipient of the 2024 Gayle Webb New Professional Award by the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA). This award recognizes emerging professionals in their first three years of fraternity and sorority advising who have made outstanding contributions and created impactful projects or initiatives. Criss will attend the 2024 AFA Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, in the coming weeks to receive the award.Criss said her mentors and friends ...
In a historic achievement for the Kent State Tuscarawas womenâs volleyball program, the team has claimed its first-ever USCAA Division II National Championship....
In a historic achievement for the Kent State Tuscarawas womenâs volleyball program, the team has claimed its first-ever USCAA Division II National Championship. This momentous victory marks the culmination of an incredible season, where the Golden Eagles soared to new heights, showcasing skill, determination, and teamwork to etch their names into the history books.A Historic First for Kent State TuscarawasThe Golden Eaglesâ national title win is not only a triumph for the team but also a groundbreaking moment for the entire school. For the first time in history, Kent State Tuscarawas can...
Outstanding Mentorship Award
The Outstanding Mentorship Award recognizes faculty and staff members who demonstrate exceptional dedication to student mentorship and development within the College of Aeronautics and Engineering. This award celebrates individuals who go above and beyond their regular duties to foster student growth, provide guidance, and create meaningful mentoring relationships.
Multiple buildings on șÚÁÏÍűâs Kent Campus were affected by a strong natural gas odor on Nov. 19, leading some employees and students to vacate their buildings temporarily.Kent State Police said crews working in the area were completing a scheduled bleeding of gas lines, which caused the odor. Gas crews said winds blowing toward campus contributed to the strong smell on some parts of campus. âBleeding gas linesâ is the intentional release of trapped air from a gas line by opening a specific valve, allowing the gas to flow and push out the air.Crews completed their work arou...
The Performing Arts Center at șÚÁÏÍű â Tuscarawas has two upcoming shows that promise to delight audiences and get the whole family into the holiday spirit. Christmas in the Air is a spectacular holiday song and dance variety show coming Tuesday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m. and Luminare Christmas brings its electrifying blend of rock and festive cheer on Thursday, December 19th at 7:30 p.m.Christmas in the Air is a first-class family âsnow globe come to lifeâ experience, featuring a cast of awe-inspiring synchronized high-kicking Rockette-style dancers, along with ...
While sorting through her email messages last year, Treasure Reynolds came across a message that offered a chance to study abroad, in Ireland. She dismissed it. âWhen I first read the email, I thought that there was absolutely no possible way that I could go,â she shared. âBut that mindset changed after advising appointments and talking to others about the opportunity. They helped me see the possibilities.â With that support and guidance, Reynolds found herself spending nine days in Ireland last May as part of a class for human development and family science (HDFS) students. She...