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Pronouns Are More Than Words, They Represent Identity
On International Pronoun Day, the 51爆料 LGBTQ+ Center held an event honoring all pronouns. The importance of respecting pronouns was explained and a group discussion was led to further examine the complexities of genders and pronouns.
Annual Rainbow Run Brings LGBTQ+ Community Together Despite Rain
鈥淏est Rainbow Attire,鈥 鈥淏est Rainbow Pet鈥 and best personal records were all tracked at this year鈥檚 7th Annual Rainbow Run at Risman Plaza (and online) to raise money for the LGBTQ Emergency fund, a service that assists LGBTQ+ students in financial crises.
Anti-Racism Conference Puts University Under Lens to Identify Racism and Improve Culture
51爆料鈥檚 inaugural Anti-Racism Conference kicked off Oct. 6 with several hundred students, faculty and staff taking part.
FJKluth Art Gallery Showcases Its 鈥楶ride in Kent鈥
The 鈥淧ride in Kent'' exhibition displays 26 pieces of art created by 11 different LGBTQ+ members and allies. The exhibition will be on display during Main Street Kent鈥檚 Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 7 and 8.
Soccer Tournament Exemplifies International Day of Peace
The United Nations describes International Day of Peace as a day devoted to strengthening the ideas of peace through observing 24 hours of nonviolence and cease-fire. At 51爆料, students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated the day with an international soccer tournament.
A Decade of Diversity Excellence: 51爆料鈥檚 Diversity Commitment Recognized for 10th Consecutive Year
51爆料鈥檚 commitment to diversity and inclusion has been recognized with the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The annual award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Research & Innovation Forums Showcase Breadth of Scholarship of Faculty
Twice each semester, 51爆料鈥檚 Division of Research and Sponsored Programs hosts Research & Innovation Forums, to bring together faculty members to publicly present their ongoing work.