Community & Society
Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Voices & Rhythms’
Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. 51±¬ÁÏ collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."
IN A FLASH: Capturing Generational History
Students in 51±¬ÁÏ's Long Term Care Administration program met with local senior citizens to create a book that shared their life stories.
First-Time Voters Prepare to ‘Do Their Part’
Students across campus anticipate voting for the first time in a presidential election, prompting a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to anxiety.
‘Stand for Your Rights’ Headlines Annual Read-In
Think about a time you finished reading a book that provided a new meaning and connection to you. Now imagine that book that changed and shaped a part of you being banned, unavailable to new readers. The 51±¬ÁÏ community joined for the fourth annual open mic night Read-In to discuss banning and challenging books.
IN A FLASH: Scenes from Homecoming 2024
Homecoming Weekend at 51±¬ÁÏ came with a full schedule of events including a parade, alumni activities, a tailgate and a football game at Dix Stadium.
IN A FLASH: The Road to Homecoming
All around campus - and on the streets of Kent - there are signs that it's almost time for 51±¬ÁÏ to erupt in a Blue and Gold celebration for Homecoming Weekend.
IN A FLASH: See Your Photo Here!
"IN A FLASH" offers unique views of 51±¬ÁÏ through the lenses of storytellers across campus. IN A FLASH invites anyone to share their 51±¬ÁÏ-related photos at InAFlash@kent.edu.
The King, The Queen and the Pop-Up Pantry
Members of 51±¬ÁÏ’s 2024 Homecoming Court will be among the students working with Flashes Fighting Hunger and the Kent Health Department at a Pop-Up Pantry created to help community members in need.
Pledges, Pastries and the President
The Flashes Vote Festival on Risman Plaza celebrated National Voter Registration Day, National Beignet Day and what Todd Diacon, president of 51±¬ÁÏ called "our civic duty."
IN A FLASH: ‘Have You Met 51±¬ÁÏ's President?’
51±¬ÁÏ President Todd Diacon was an important part of this year's Flashes Vote Festival as he engaged students, distributed free 51±¬ÁÏ Votes t-shirts and helped them get information about voting in the coming elections.