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Turkey vulture atop a section of the University Library

IN A FLASH: Definitely NOT Our Mascot

A Kent State staffer spotted an unusual visitor atop a section of the University Library. 

Tags: University Libraries , Grounds , University News , Community & Society , In a Flash

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Alison Caplan in Washington DC

‘May 4 Moments’

In her first year as the director of the May 4 Visitor Center, Alison Caplan has enjoyed uniquely wonderful and "magical" experiences in how Kent State's history creates connections and inspiration.

Tags: May 4 , May 4 Visitors Center , Community Impact , Alumni , University News , University Libraries , Oral History , Community & Society

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Her Pink Library

IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!

While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus Kent State lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13. 

Tags: Student Organizations , University Libraries , University News , Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Life , In a Flash

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Chris Post, Ph.D., professor of geography at  at Stark, will serve as the 2024 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.

Chris Post Selected as 2024 Speaker for Kent State’s Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series

The lecture series created in 2022 to honor the legacy of Professor Emeritus of Sociology Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., will feature Professor of Geography Chris Post, Ph.D., presenting “Developing and Interpreting the Wounded Student Markers at Kent State as this year’s selected speaker. The Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series and Luncheon will be held on May 3.

Tags: University News , Nationally Distinctive , May 4 , Department of Geography , at Stark , University Libraries , Regional Campuses

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Her Week Graphic

It's Her Week at Kent State

Celebrating 10 years as a student organization, Her Campus Kent State presents a full week of career-focused events with panels, speakers and a runway fashion show.

Tags: Student Organizations , Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Life , University Libraries , Museum , May 4 Visitors Center , Kent Student Center

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LaunchNET's February Pitch and Ponder event.

IN A FLASH: Perfecting Their Pitches

LaunchNET Kent State hosts special events for student entrepreneurs to network, practice business pitches and share ideas with their peers. 

Tags: LaunchNet Kent State , Nationally Distinctive , University Libraries , Business, Manufacturing and Entrepreneurship , Student Life , In a Flash

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Costumed students at the 2023 University Libraries Halloween Party

IN A FLASH: Happy Halloween, Kent State!

The Libraries' annual Halloween party is one of the most anticipated on-campus events of the year. 

Tags: Community & Society , University Libraries , Fall Semester , Arts & Culture , Student Life , In a Flash

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Students coloring for calmness in the SAS offices

Flashes are Invited to De-Stress with SAS

"Coloring for Calmness" is one of several "de-stress" events hosted by Student Accessiblity Services (SAS). 

Tags: mental health , Student Accessibility Services , University Libraries , Student Life , Community Impact , Community & Society , Arts & Culture

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Paws for a Cause Puppy Meet-Up at SAS Offices

Beating Stress by Meeting Dogs

Service dogs and their trainers were the stars of a de-stressing event at the University Library. 

Tags: Student Accessibility Services , University Libraries , Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Life

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