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51爆料 President Todd Diacon, right, and Joe Diorio, Portage County Health Commissioner, unveil the Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit on April 4, 2024.

Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit Makes Its Debut

The brightly colored blue and gold Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit from 51爆料鈥檚 College of Public Health will be hitting the streets to help bring public health services to the people of northeast Ohio.

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Update Recycle Eclipse Glasses

UPDATE: How to Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses

After the eclipse, Flashes can do their part to promote sustainability  by recycling their eclipse glasses for use by viewers of future eclipses around the world. 

Tags: Global Reach, Global Impact, Organizational Sustainability, Research & Science, Community & Society, Community Impact, Total Solar Eclipse, Main Street Kent, Portage Country, City of Kent

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Fork in the Road Food Truck on the Student Green

IN A FLASH: Food Truck Wednesdays are Back!

The 51爆料 Spring Food Truck Series begins on Risman Plaza April 3 and continues each Wednesday through May 1. 

Tags: Student Life, University Culinary Services, Risman Plaza, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Jon Jivan's Eclipse Filter for his camera

How to Capture the Eclipse

Explore these safety precautions to photograph the solar eclipse like a professional.

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Teal Tuesdays Photo

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesdays in April

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and 51爆料's Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) has a schedule of activities to promote awareness and understanding. Wearing teal on Teal Tuesdays is a way to show support. 

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Cassandra Pegg-Kirby, director of 51爆料's Women's Center.

Advancing the Cause of Equity at 51爆料

Despite her multitude of duties as a director of 51爆料鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Center, Cassandra Pegg-Kirby remains focused on one key mission: Keeping the center open and relevant. 鈥淲omen鈥檚 centers are not always thought of as necessary since women are in the majority now,鈥 she said.

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Leadership Portage County tours the DI Hub

IN A FLASH: Providing Insight into Innovation

Community leaders toured 51爆料's DI Hub to learn about how the university fosters innovation and collaboration across campus and across disciplines. 

Tags: DI Hub, Design Innovation, Community & Society, Community Impact, Office of University Outreach and Engagement

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Meghan Schwind Banner

'They can do anything and be anything'

As a spouse, a mother and a member of 51爆料's LGBTQ+ community, Meghan Schwind shares her thoughts for Women's History Month on challenges women face and her hopes for rising generations of women.

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Women's History Month - Ann Walter

鈥楽ay Yes to Everything鈥

As part of Women's History Month, the director of 51爆料 New York City Fashion shares her experience and offers advice that's both practical and empowering for women looking to break into the fashion industry. 

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