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IN A FLASH: Moon Over Campus

Clear skies over campus provided a view of the moon next to the 51���� water tower.

Have You Updated Your Profile Yet?

Changes have now been made to Rave, 51����’s Emergency Communication System, which is used to send Flash ALERTS as text messages when important information needs to be distributed in a timely fashion, such as during a safety crisis or weather emergency. 

'The Importance Comes Down to Individuals Finally Being Seen'

A Native American student leader shares her thoughts on Indigenous Peoples' Day. 

Focusing on the Man Behind the Camera

Serving under four university presidents, Bob Christy is a witness to 51���� history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as 51���� Today takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.

51���� Graduate Wins National Teaching Prize

Jason Werstler, a 2001 51���� graduate who majored in education, is one of 25 teachers across the nation who were recently recognized for teaching excellence. He teaches construction at Massillon Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio. 

Give It Your Best Shot

Fall is the time to get protected from COVID-19 and flu. Appointments for shots are available at 51����'s DeWeese Health Center on the Kent Campus.

Everyone’s Got Something: Celebrating Disabilities

51����'s Student Accessibility Services is celebrating October as Disability Awareness Month, with events and activities to spread the word to students that they are not alone in their struggle and that help is available. 

IN A FLASH: Fall Break, Already?

Thursday October 5 - Sunday October 8 is Fall Break at 51����. 

Student Media Experience Leads to Dream Job for 51���� Journalism Graduate

While completing a two-month journalism fellowship in Arizona the summer after her college graduation, Anna Huntsman, ’19, found herself nostalgic for Ohio.

“I was around a lot of people from all across the country,” she remembers. “They would ask me, ‘What’s so special about Ohio?’ and I would have this answer about the camaraderie, the sports, the work ethic. I just found myself having these answers of really missing my home.”

From a DM to an Arctic Voyage: Advertising Graduate Shares Journey as a Content Strategist

51���� alumnus Chase Wilcox, ‘21, began his career through a direct message on social media to his now-employer, DNC Media, while he was still a student.

An advertising major, Wilcox completed his degree during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when 51���� and other universities across the world ceased the majority of in-person activities and moved to online instruction. Attempting to make the best of an unusual situation, Wilcox decided to take all online courses and moved to Florida, where he began successfully doing social media content for smaller brands on TikTok.

IN A FLASH: Inspiring (!) Images Around Campus

Dynamic graphics bearing messaging from the university's new campaign can be seen on buildings throughout campus. 

IN A FLASH: See Your Photo HERE

You can submit your 51���� photos to appear in 51���� Today's daily "IN A FLASH" feature.