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Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at , leads a group of Kent State students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.

Kent State Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events

leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.

Tags: University News , Global Education , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Alumni , Student Life , Florence , Global Reach ,

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Mother and daughter at Families weekend

Flash Families Celebrate Their Students

On September 29 and 30, families of Kent State students were honored with fun events and activities during the university's annual Parents and Families Weekend.

Tags: Student Life , Division of Student Life , Alumni , Parents and Families Weekend , Dix Stadium , Football

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Parents walking on campus

Record Number To Attend Parents And Families Appreciation Weekend

Kent State will host over 1,600 family members and their students to celebrate Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend. This Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30, families from more than 23 states and Ohio will enjoy various campus events and activities. 

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Student walking near Manchester Hall with grandparents and dog

IN A FLASH: We Are (Flash) Family!

A full schedule of fun activities is planned for Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend – Sept. 29 and 30 – at Kent State. 

Tags: Parents and Families Weekend , Student Life , University News , Community & Society , Community Impact , Alumni , Black Squirrel Festival , Football , In a Flash

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 alumnus and Berk Enterprises CEO Reilly Berk holds one of her company's products, a paper plate for the amusement industry.

All in the Family

alumna Reilly Berk serves as CEO of Berk Enterprises, an achievement she reached before the age of 30.

Tags: Profiles , Student Life

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Cindy Smock, bka "Sister Cindy" preached to a crowd on Risman Plaza

IN A FLASH: Sitting With ‘Sister Cindy’

Campus preacher “Sister Cindy” Smock shared her message Monday and Tuesday on Risman Plaza.

Tags: Student Life , University News , Risman Plaza , Community & Society , In a Flash

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Musician and May 4 Witness Chris Butler and Alison Caplan, director of the May 4 Visitors Center

Moving on ‘In a World Where They Tried to Kill You’

Stories of friendship and loss set against the backdrop of May 4 memorabilia and a ’60s soundtrack were the focal points of a listening party held Sept. 21 as part of “Snapshots in Time: The Lives of Four Students” with musician and May 4 survivor Chris Butler.

Tags: Community & Society , May 4 50 , Arts & Culture , Student Life

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