Community & Society
IN A FLASH: E-Cycle Days 2024
Flashes Recycle Electronics at the annual Electronics Drive, open to the
community, each Wednesday in March.
Dialogue and Difference: Freedom of Expression Takes Center Stage
Understanding academic freedom and freedom of expression were the topics of Tuesday’s “Dialogue and Difference” session, part of a series designed to engage the community in discussions that will advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness in all we do.
Scholars At Risk Speaker Series: Renowned Pakistani Journalist And Human Rights Advocate Marvi Sirmed To Speak At Campus
will welcome its third of three “alumni” from the Scholars at Risk Network to speak at the university and regional events over the 2023-2024 academic year. (SAR) is an organization that provides sanctuary and assistance to threatened scholars worldwide.
The Power of Music to Unlock Joy
On Wednesday, Feb. 28, attendees gathered to explore the role of music in Black culture and its ability to provoke happiness at the “Empowerment Through the Arts: Black Joy Unlocked” event to create a safe, welcoming community among diverse students at .
IN A FLASH: High School Brass
Local high school student musicians came to to rehearse and perform with the Flasher Brass Pep Band.
IN A FLASH: Blue and Gold to Beat the Cold!
A staffer's kindness helped international students who were far from their much warmer home weather an Ohio winter.
IN A FLASH: Victoria Talks
Viral speaker and scholar Victoria Alexander visited the Kent Campus for "Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks."
IN A FLASH: Behind the Lights
An associate professor working on the School of Theatre and Dance provided a behind-the-scenes look at the school's current production of "Rent."
Oscar Ritchie’s Legacy Continues to Inspire
A key figure in 's Black History, Oscar Ritchie continues to inspire generations of students and educators.
IN A FLASH: A Presidential Experience
Two student reporters from had the opportunity to cover President Joe Biden's recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio.