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Congratulations are in order for the 91�ֿ� Precision Flight Team! On January 20th, the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) announced that 91�ֿ� was among 30 flight schools across the country receiving an invitation to the 2023 National Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) hosted in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in May.  Prior to this announcement, the team attended the NIFA SAFECON in October. This competition was held at Bowling Green State University, at the Wood County Regional Airport. 91�ֿ� competes in Region III, which includes flight sc...

The university’s Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events Planning Committee is welcoming university divisions, departments and student organizations to submit programming scheduled between Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2023, to the University Events Calendar. Be sure to select "signature program" and then select "MLK." To see the complete, up-to-date calendar, visit the MLK program planning guide. In addition, tickets are now available for the annual MLK celebration, which will take place on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. This ticketed event is free ...

"EVs are efficient, clean, inexpensive to operate, and better for the environment overall than fossil fuels," said Joseph Ortiz. Ortiz, a professor in 91�ֿ�'s Department of Earth Sciences, recognizes that people have many questions about electric vehicles. He spoke about the things that someone would want to know if they were considering purchasing a new EV.  "How far can you drive in an EV? How do you charge your EV? Are there places to charge your EV away from home on a long trip? What financial incentives are there to buy an EV? How do you measure the efficiency o...

91�ֿ� at Stark is host to the 2023 Northeast Central Ohio Scholastic Art Exhibit and Awards Ceremony. 2023 Scholastic Art Exhibition Jan. 17 - Feb. 1, 2023 Fine Arts Building 91�ֿ� Stark is closed Jan. 16. The exhibition features artwork from middle and high school students, representing districts in Stark, Summit, Portage, Wayne, Tuscarawas and Medina counties. 91�ֿ� Stark is impressed by the talent of the students who submitted their artwork. Stop by to view an impressive exhibition of Gold and Silver key winners. EXHIBIT HOURS: Monday - ...

Sign up for your FAST Meal Plan (Faculty and Staff Tailored Meal Plan) between Monday, Jan. 9 and Thursday, Feb. 9. Open a new account or add a minimum of $25 to an existing account to receive a FREE bag of Kent’s Signature Flash Fuel Dark Roast Coffee.  Additionally, new this year, bring your kids to dine with you. Children ages 0-5 years eat free and ages 5-10 years eat at 50% off the door price! Don’t wait to sign up at the Flash Card office or on the FAST Plan webpage.    ...

All full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to "make yourself and your health a priority" as part of the Wellness Your Way rewards program. This is a great way to take advantage of the robust benefits and wellness offerings we provide and earn $300 along the way. Learn more about the Wellness Your Way Rewards Program and get started earning your $300 today! We are offering “Know Your Numbers” biometric screenings on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Heer Hall Room 107, Kent Campus. There are appointments from 7:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Times are filling up quickly so g...

The Office of Sustainability is pleased to announce an opportunity to learn more about sustainability while also supporting 91�ֿ� Athletics. Join Joseph Ortiz, Ph.D., professor for the Department of Earth Sciences, as he gives an informative talk on electric vehicles (EV), sustainability and the Inflation Reduction Act. This educational event will take place in the MACC Loge on Jan. 20 at 4:30 p.m., before the Men's Basketball game against Ball State. From 5:30 to 6:20 p.m., take a look at a variety of electric vehicles and chat with knowledgeable EV owners outside the MAC Center. T...

91�ֿ� Athletics is pleased to announce two upcoming events for kids and families. Beat the cold this January and join the Cheerleading and Dance teams on Jan. 20 for their Cheer and Dance Clinic, or support the Wrestling and Gymnastics teams on Jan. 29 at their "Beauty and the Beast"-themed enhanced experience.  Cheer and Dance Clinic Join the 91�ֿ� Cheerleading and Dance teams for a fun night of cheering, dancing and basketball! Kids ages 12 or younger are invited to spend the night with our spirit teams, learn some fun and exciting new routines and appear in a special ha...

With sessions as early as Feb. 1, 2023, Equal Access trainings are now available for registration. Whether you’re new to accessibility or looking for a refresher, there’s something for you. Visit the Online Training Calendar and select “Equal Access” from the category dropdown bar to see all Spring 2023 selections. The Equal Access Cooperative was born in the hearts of Alison Haynes and Amanda Feaster. They envision it as an umbrella reaching across the Flashes Family, an umbrella bringing people together to enable fully equal access to higher education. To learn more about the Equal Acc...

In the new video series "What's the Big Idea?", 91�ֿ� President Todd Diacon travels around campus exploring research activity.  In Episode 2, Diacon talks with a student and an assistant professor from 91�ֿ�'s College of Aeronautics and Engineering about the research they are conducting involving birds, drones and the challenges in keeping them from colliding in the sky.  Take a ride with Diacon to find out more about their research.      Katie Horn is a sophomore aeronautics major, who participated in the...