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Rainbow Weekend bridge decorators 2024

Kent to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13

The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K  come from a fabulous partnership between ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent. 

Tags: LGBTQ+ Center, Main Street Kent, Community & Society, Diverse ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, Town-Gown

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ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ at Akron Pride 2023

Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester. 

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ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ mascot Flash wearing eclipse viewing glasses

IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities. 

Tags: Total Solar Eclipse, University News, Nationally Distinctive, Research & Science, Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact, downtown kent, Main Street Kent, City of Kent

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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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Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween with Flash the Mascot

IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween

On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween event. 

Tags: Community Impact, Town-Gown, downtown kent, Main Street Kent, Child Development Center, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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Carved Halloween pumpkins outside of Beall Hall

IN A FLASH: Spooky Season on Campus

Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus. 

Tags: Student Life, Fall Semester, Students First, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Main Street Kent, downtown kent, Town-Gown

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Rainbow Unicorn running along Kent's Main Street Rainbow Bridge

IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In Kent

Downtown Kent is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Kent's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14. 

Tags: City of Kent, Main Street Kent, LGBTQ Student Center, Diverse ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, Town-Gown, downtown kent, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Ken Ditlevson and others decorating the Main Street Bridge for Rainbow Weekend

'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'

Students coming to ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.

Tags: LGBTQ+ Center, LGBTQ Community, LGBTQ Studies, City of Kent, Main Street Kent, Honors College, Diverse ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, Town-Gown, downtown kent

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Volunteers decorating the Rainbow Main Street Bridge

It's a Rainbow Week at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½!

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week. 

Tags: LGBTQ+ Center, Main Street Kent, downtown kent, City of Kent, Town-Gown, Diverse ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, Honors College

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