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Electronics recycling 2024

IN A FLASH: E-Cycle Days 2024

Flashes Recycle Electronics at the annual Electronics Drive, open to the

 

 community, each Wednesday in March. 

Tags: sustainability, University Facilities Management, Facilities Planning and Operations, Organizational Sustainability, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News

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"Dialogue and Difference" explores the topics of freedom of expression and academic freedom.

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 91²Ö¿â community in discussions that will advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness in all we do.

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Marvi Sirmed speaking at the protest demonstration against the sectarian killings of Shia Muslims in Pakistan

Scholars At Risk Speaker Series: Renowned Pakistani Journalist And Human Rights Advocate Marvi Sirmed To Speak At 91²Ö¿â Campus

91²Ö¿â 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.

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Black Joy Unlocked event with Marquis Davis and Janice Johnson

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 91²Ö¿â.

Tags: Diverse 91²Ö¿â, Student Life, Students First, Community & Society

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Flasher Brass Day 2024

IN A FLASH: High School Brass

Local high school student musicians came to 91²Ö¿â to rehearse and perform with the Flasher Brass Pep Band.

Tags: 91²Ö¿â Bands, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, High School Students, Community Impact, Community & Society, Arts & Culture, music, Women's Basketball

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Rwandan students at Bob Christy's home

IN A FLASH: Blue and Gold to Beat the Cold!

A 91²Ö¿â staffer's kindness helped international students who were far from their much warmer home weather an Ohio winter. 

Tags: Office of Global Education, International Students, Community & Society, Community Impact, Global Presence, Global Reach, Diverse 91²Ö¿â

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Victoria Alexander dialogue with Charmaine Crawford.

IN A FLASH: Victoria Talks

Viral speaker and scholar Victoria Alexander visited the Kent Campus for "Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks."

Tags: Black History Month, Center for Student Involvement, Student Multicultural Center, Community Impact, Diverse 91²Ö¿â, Community & Society

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Technical rehearsal of "Rent."

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."

Tags: Theatre, School of Theatre and Dance, Community Impact, Arts & Culture, musical theatre, Community & Society

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Banner for Oscar Ritchie Story

Oscar Ritchie’s Legacy Continues to Inspire

A key figure in 91²Ö¿â's Black History, Oscar Ritchie continues to inspire generations of students and educators.

Tags: Department of Africana Studies, Black History Month, Black United Students, Diverse 91²Ö¿â, Community Impact, Arts & Culture, University News, Community & Society

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TV2 covering Pres. Biden visit.

IN A FLASH: A Presidential Experience

Two student reporters from 91²Ö¿â had the opportunity to cover President Joe Biden's recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio. 

Tags: kent state school of media and journalism, 91²Ö¿â College of Communication and Information, TV2, Student Media, Students First, Community Impact, Community & Society

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