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Vietnamese student Martin Phan learned of the significance of May 4, 1970, after he arrived at 51±¬ÁÏ last August 2023.

Newly Enrolled Vietnamese Student Learns 51±¬ÁÏ the Legacy of May 4, 1970

Martin Phan, 23, a nursing major in 51±¬ÁÏ’s College of Nursing, is one of a growing number of Vietnamese citizens who have chosen to attend 51±¬ÁÏ.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Global Reach, Diverse 51±¬ÁÏ, Global Presence

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Designer Zandra Rhodes

IN A FLASH: Welcome Zandra Rhodes!

 

The famed British designer nicknamed "the Princess of Punk," Dame Zandra Rhodes, will be inducted into the 51±¬ÁÏ School of Fashion Hall of Fame on April 27. 

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May 4 Memorial and daffodils

Forging a Connection Between May 4, 1970, and May 18, 1980

A year ago, Yeonmin Kim, Ph.D., ’13, a literature professor from Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, was concluding his time as a visiting professor at 51±¬ÁÏ with one goal in mind: Create an exchange program between the two schools based on their historic campus tragedies.

Tags: May 4 Commemoration, Global Reach, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Global Presence, School of Peace and Conflict Studies

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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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Holi 2024

The Festival of Love, Colors and Spring

In late March, groups of Indian students on campus celebrated the popular and significant Hindu festival of Holi. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Global Reach, Global Impact, Community & Society, International Students, India, Student Organizations, University Culinary Services

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President Todd Diacon and junior women's basketball player Bianca Juzzo celebrate the team's MAC championship.

Golden Flash from Brazil Enjoys MAC Title Her First Year at 51±¬ÁÏ

Women's Basketball player from Brazil, Bianca Juzzo, finds much to celebrate during her first year as a Golden Flash.

Tags: Student Life, Global Reach, Profiles, Diverse 51±¬ÁÏ, Global Presence

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Market scene in Colombia

IN A FLASH: Finding Flashes in Colombia

The assistant director of 51±¬ÁÏ's International Admissions shared spectacular views from her visit to Colombia where she met with students and shared information about 51±¬ÁÏ.

Tags: Colombia, International Admissions, Office of Global Education, Global Reach, Global Presence, International Students

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Religions in times of conflict.

‘We Are Living in a Time of Cracks’

As part of 51±¬ÁÏ's Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding" initiative, faculty members from diverse backgrounds came together in an online panel to share their personal insights in navigating the impact of conflict and cultural and religious identity. 

Tags: Division of Student Life, School of Peace and Conflict Studies, University News, Student Life, Community & Society, Global Reach, Arts & Culture, Diverse 51±¬ÁÏ, Global Presence

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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, Diverse 51±¬ÁÏ, Global Presence, Community Impact, KSU Women Center

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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. 

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