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Sonia Karkare, program director for the 51±¬ÁÏ Women's Center, introduces the discussion panel for International Women's Day.

Celebrating International Women’s Day

51±¬ÁÏ celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 with a poster presentation to allow international students the chance to highlight women in their home countries and a service project to aid Days for Girls.

The poster presentation was followed by a panel discussion of students, faculty and staff talking about women’s issues and successes across their globe.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Student Life, Global Reach, Community & Society, Global Presence, Community Impact, KSU Women Center

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Map of the Connecticut Western Reserve

Who Experienced the Last Total Solar Eclipse in Kent, Ohio?

There was no media coverage. There were no websites teeming with information. Not a single pair of paper eclipse glasses were handed out for safe viewing. 

The last time Kent experienced a total solar eclipse was nothing like the lead up to this year’s April 8 event. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive

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Sukeina at the 51±¬ÁÏ Museum

‘Light Is What Reconciles Us With the Value of Everything’

Named for the designer's mother, Sukeina features stunning fashions by 51±¬ÁÏ School of Fashion and Merchandising Hall of Fame inductee Omar Salam. 

Tags: 51±¬ÁÏ Fashion School, 51±¬ÁÏ Museum, College of the Arts, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Global Reach

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The Truth is Out There (No, Really...) art exhibition, KSU Downtown Gallery

IN A FLASH: The Truth is ... Downtown?

An art exhibition in the 51±¬ÁÏ Downtown Gallery uses images of UFOs to evoke questions about reality in a world where truth is often reframed. 

Tags: downtown kent, School of Art Galleries, School of Art, Town-Gown, Arts & Culture, Community Impact, Community & Society, College of the Arts

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A red-orange moon rises over the 51±¬ÁÏ Airport.

IN A FLASH: Red Moon Rising

A 51±¬ÁÏ staffer captured spectacular views of a red moon over the 51±¬ÁÏ Airport.

Tags: 51±¬ÁÏ Airport, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Community Impact, Arts & Culture, Photography

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Flasher Brass Day 2024

IN A FLASH: High School Brass

Local high school student musicians came to 51±¬ÁÏ to rehearse and perform with the Flasher Brass Pep Band.

Tags: 51±¬ÁÏ Bands, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, High School Students, Community Impact, Community & Society, Arts & Culture, music, Women's Basketball

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the Maj Ragain Poetry Park at Wick Poetry Center

Verse That Gives Voice: Wick Poetry Center to Celebrate 40 Years

51±¬ÁÏ’s Wick Poetry Center marks its 40th anniversary this year with three days of poetry events and a gala planned for September to celebrate the program that has provided a platform for creative voices across the globe.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Global Reach, Nationally Distinctive, Wick Poetry Center

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Flash Friday Sally Maltempi

Flash Friday: Sally Maltempi

Sally Maltempi, a senior chemistry major with a focus in biochemistry and a music minor at 51±¬ÁÏ from Rootstown, Ohio, tests foodborne diseases by day and sings opera at night.  

Tags: Profiles, Arts & Culture, Students First

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Maria McDonald in Massillon Museum’s Studio M

Painting a Pathway

Since childhood, Maria McDonald loved painting. But it wasn’t until she got to college that she saw how painting could be a career. Now, this 51±¬ÁÏ alumna is enjoying her first solo art show in Massillon Museum’s Studio M.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Profiles, Students First

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"Black Is" banner project.

IN A FLASH: "Black Is ..."

Black United Students invited students to express their thoughts on "What is Black to You?" by adding their words and a handprint to a banner.

Tags: Black United Students, Black History Month, Student Organizations, Arts & Culture

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