Student Life

IN A FLASH: Creating with Lasers!
On three days this week, participants can create desk organizers using the laser cutters in DI Hub Reactor.

‘Two-Tired’ to Walk? Take a Scooter
Electric scooters have become increasingly popular on the Kent Campus since the introduction of SPIN scooters in March 2022. Approximately 300 eScooters and 150 eBikes are available to rent. With that in mind, the °µÍø½ûÇø Community should be aware of the dos and don’ts when operating the scooters.

Capture the Elusive Nature of Light
°Õ³ó±ð  has announced °µÍø½ûÇøâ€¯Honors College graduate Serene (Hawes) Montgomery as a 2023 .

100 YEARS AGO AT KENT STATE: 1922-1923’s Faculty Roster Includes Many Names Familiar Today
After decades of dedications, the list of buildings names on campus reads like a faculty roster from °µÍø½ûÇø Normal College in 1922-23.

Hit Me With Your Best Shot
°µÍø½ûÇø's DeWeese Health Center is offering three flu shot clinics for students, faculty, and staff to get protected for the 2023-2024 flu season on Sept. 8, Sept. 15 and Sept. 26.

"I Play Video Games for Scholarship Money"
My name is Shawn Davis – I play video games for scholarship money at °µÍø½ûÇø and honestly, it’s pretty rad.

Taking Out the Trash
°µÍø½ûÇø students grabbed their paddles, boots and waders to help clean up the Cuyahoga River. The service trip was put together by the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Services’ Adventure Center, which holds adventure trips, service trips and team-building programs.

SURE Program Gave McNair Scholar New Challenge in Working with Liquid Crystals
Senior Delonte Goodman spent the summer working under the direction of mentor Tony Jakli, Ph.D., professor at the Liquid Crystal Institute and graduate student Alex Adaka conducting dielectric measurements for ferronematic liquid crystals.

°µÍø½ûÇø Fights Hunger With Meijer
Sept. 1 was National Food Bank Day, and the partnership between Meijer and °µÍø½ûÇø can help people support Flashes Fighting Hunger just by doing their weekly grocery shopping.

New Vice President for Research Looks to Expand Opportunities With Business and Industry
With more than six months at the helm of °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s research division, Vice President Douglas Delahanty, Ph.D., has been hard at work making sure the university is sharply focused on its collaborations with business and industry and maintaining its R1 research status. He recently sat down with °µÍø½ûÇø Today to talk about his first year and changes in the division.