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ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Community Reflect on the Impact of Black History Month on Their Lives

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Community Reflects on How Black History Month Had an Impact on Their Lives

Black History Month had and continues to have a major impact in the lives of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ community members. Some learned about Black History when they were very young, while others acquired knowledge as college students or adults. All, however, are grateful for the role that Black History Month has played in their lives.

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Beth Smerchansky, a maintenance facility worker at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, will earn a certificate after serving in a training program led by the Association of Building Contractors right on campus.

Facilities Maintenance Training Program Grows Our Own Employees for Skilled Positions

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ is tapping in to its talent pool of workers already employed by the university to meet the shortages of skilled maintenance workers.

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In 2017, singer/songwriter David Crosby visited the May 4 Visitors Center and spoke with ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumna Taylor Pierce, second from right, who was a senior at the time.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Grad Remembers Once-in-a-Lifetime Meeting With David Crosby 

As a public relations major, alumna Taylor Pierce interviewed iconic singer/songwriter David Crosby when he visited the May 4 Visitors Center in 2017. Crosby died this week at the age of 81.

Tags: University News, May 4 Visitors Center, Community and Society

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First-year student Ronica Marandi speaks to the crowd about how they can help Iranians.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Community Rallies for Solidarity and Human Rights for Iranians

First-year students Ronica Marandi and Goli Kavoosi organized the rally in partnership with ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Women's Center and the School of Peace and Conflict Studies to raise awareness about the atrocities that are happening in Iran. 

Tags: Global Reach, University News, Community and Society

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Mahtab Tehrani,BS'11, Ph.D.,'18, and first year student Goli Kovoosi, discusses the unrest that is taking place in her home country.

Iranian Members of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Community Say: We're Here to Ask You to Support Us

A standing-room-only crowd gathered to hear ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumna Mahtab Tehrani, Ph.D., and first-year student Goli Kavoosi, discuss how the denial of human rights in Iran impacts us all and the tangible actions that Americans can take to help.

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Students eat, meet and greet in the Kent Student Center

Eat, Meet, Greet and Study: Alumni Cherish the Memories They Made at Kent Student Center 

As students, faculty and staff celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kent Student Center, alumni, who read about the milestone on social media took, time to reminisce about the fun and fond memories they made at the facility.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community and Society

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Drummers celebrate Native American Heritage Month

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Community Celebrates Native American Heritage and Veterans

The goal of the Native American Heritage and Veterans celebration was to honor our Native American students, faculty, staff, and community members while also honoring our veterans.

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KSUPD officers patrol campus on foot, by bicycle and in police vehicles.

12 Ways ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Works To Keep Students Safe

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ helps our students, faculty, staff and visitors feel at home on our campuses with a community of people dedicated to keeping them safe. 

Tags: Student Life, Community and Society

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A scene from "Head Over Heels," playing now through November 13

Falling 'Head Over Heels'

What happens when a 16th century romance combines with music from '80s pop group The Go-Go's? 

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Morgan Dawson launched Dawson Workwear construction pants in July 2022.

Alumna Morgan Dawson’s Construction Pants Combine Comfort and Utility

Alumna Morgan Dawson created Dawson Workwear, a line of pants specifically for women in construction, to provide comfort and an appropriate fit for the female body.

Tags: University News, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Community and Society, Profiles, alumni-news

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