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Black squirrel eating an acorn at the edge of a path

IN A FLASH: When a Black Squirrel Crosses Your Path on Friday the 13th

On Friday the 13th, we've heard about black cats, but what about black squirrels?  Are they unlucky or lucky?

Tags: Black Squirrel, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Fall Semester

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Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath, Ohio giving Flashes the "thumbs up" sign

Friday the 13th: Good Luck from 'Bad Luck Brian'

A ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumnus, famous for his "unlucky" internet meme character has a special Friday the 13th message for his fellow Flashes. 

Tags: Alumni, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society, Arts & Culture, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Student Life

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Students in 1985 creating the egg that Flash, the university's new mascot, would hatch of out at Homecoming.

IN A FLASH: Which Came First - Flash or the Egg?

On Flash the Mascot's 38th birthday, we ask the question: Which came first, Flash or the egg?

Tags: Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Athletics, University News, Community & Society

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Digital Projects Librarian Virginia Dressler shows the collection of sketchbooks and scrapbooks of Pauline Trigere, which are being digitized by University Libraries.

Scanning the Past: Library to Digitize Fashion Sketchbooks of Acclaimed Designer

New York couturière designer Pauline Trigère, whose career spanned more than five decades, left behind a legacy of fashion innovation meticulously preserved in volumes of sketchbooks and press clippings. Those volumes have had a home at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Libraries since 1993 and soon will be accessible to everyone. 

Tags: University News, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, University Libraries, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Fashion School, School of Fashion

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ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Grad Mary Seats

Using Her Degree and Her Determination to Help Female Entrepreneurs

Mary Seats, a 2010 graduate of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, says she combined the tools she acquired while a student at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ with her own passion and grit to create the successes she enjoys today.

Tags: ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Works, Nationally Distinctive, Alumni

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The moon next to the Kent water tower in daylight.

IN A FLASH: Moon Over Campus

Clear skies over campus provided a view of the moon next to the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ water tower.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, Research & Science

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Kent graduate Jason Werstler wins national teaching prize

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Graduate Wins National Teaching Prize

Jason Werstler, a 2001 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Works

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A student walking under the arch on the Lefton Esplanade in the fog.

IN A FLASH: Fall Break, Already?

Thursday October 5 - Sunday October 8 is Fall Break at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½. 

Tags: Student Life, University News, Nationally Distinctive

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New campaign graphics on the Science Corridor.

IN A FLASH: Inspiring (!) Images Around Campus

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

Tags: University Communications and Marketing, University News, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive

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ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Assistant Professor Marianne Prevot shows a safety senor she is developing.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Researcher Leads Project Creating Sensor for First Responder Safety

Small sensors about the size of a postage stamp could one day save the lives of firefighters, soldiers and other workers who face the threat of toxic gases or vapors on the job. 

 

Tags: University News, Research & Science, Community & Society, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Works, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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