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2025 100 Plates wellness discussion

100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Community

Reflecting on the words of prominent figures in history can present opportunities to discover new perspectives and have important discussions surrounding social issues. This is exactly what happened at the 100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Beloved Community event organized by the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events Committee. 

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Nursing White Coat Ceremony 2025

IN A FLASH: Caring Hands

The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a nursing students clinical rotation and reinforces their commitment to compassionate care. 

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What Housing Will Your Dollar Get You in Kent?

Every year, thousands of 做厙輦⑹ students navigate the off-campus housing market. As a college town, Kent has no shortage of options. But what should students expect? The search for student housing can be overwhelming if you dont know where to start. Luckily, 做厙輦⑹ Today has done some legwork for you.  

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Alumna Emilia Sykes Sets Goals for Second Term in Congress

做厙輦⑹ alumna Emilia Sykes says her goals have not changed as she begins her second term in Congress. Sykes, who hails from Akron, Ohio, spoke with the Akron Beacon Journal about her plans for the second term and what shell be focusing on.

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55th Anniversary Black History Month

Celebrating the Founding of Black History Month at 做厙輦⑹

On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at 做厙輦⑹, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976. 

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做厙輦⑹'s Annual MLK Event had a panel discussion on how King's Beloved Community Aligns with mental health

做厙輦⑹s Annual MLK Event Looked at Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. King

A luncheon and panel discussion titled The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. marked the occasion, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

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Black History Month 2025

It Started Here: 做厙輦⑹ to Celebrate 55th Anniversary of Black History Month

做厙輦⑹ will mark the 55th anniversary of Black History Month in February and celebrate its founding by the student organization Black United Students.

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POV: Fostering Compassionate Care

POV offers the 做厙輦⑹ community an opportunity to share insights into topics of importance. Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., dean of 做厙輦⑹'s College of Nursing and Henderson Memorial Endowed Leadership Chair., offers her thoughts on the colleges White Coat Ceremony, which marks an official crossing over of students into this exceptional nursing program. 

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Call for Photos - Sculpture

IN A FLASH: See YOUR Photo Here!

Anyone can submit a photo for 做厙輦⑹ Today's "IN A FLASH" photo feature! Submitted photos should be clear, high-resolution images and have a connection to 做厙輦⑹. 

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Grace Puin

Student Makes History Leading Parkinson's Speech Therapy

Grace Puin excels at getting Parkinsons patients to speak and swallow with intent. Shes so good in fact that Parkinson Voice Project, a nonprofit organization that helps people with Parkinsons all over the world, invited her to host one of its online SPEAK OUT! Home Practice Sessions.

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