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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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President Diacon Speaks at Bowman Breakfast, Fall 2024

‘ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Works Because Kent Works’

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ President Todd Diacon showcased the institution's far-reaching impact on Ohio and beyond during the annual Bowman Breakfast event held at the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

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Voter Registration Event 2023

Grab a Beignet and Free T-Shirt at Sept. 17 Flashes Vote Fest

The Flashes Vote Festival on Sept. 17 on Risman Plaza is presented by ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Undergraduate Student Government as a fun way to engage student voters, share voting information, get Flashes registered to vote.

Tags: Elections, Voting, Undergraduate Student Government, Students First, Kent Student Center, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life, University News, student athlete, President Todd Diacon, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Athletics, Town-Gown, downtown kent

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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. 

Tags: PRIDE!Kent, LGBTQ Community, LGBTQ+ Center, Diverse ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, Community Impact, Community & Society, Main Street Kent, Town-Gown, downtown kent, akron

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The Truth is Out There (No, Really...) art exhibition, KSU Downtown Gallery

IN A FLASH: The Truth is ... Downtown?

An art exhibition in the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Downtown Gallery uses images of UFOs to evoke questions about reality in a world where truth is often reframed. 

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ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Farmers' Market inside the DI HUB

IN A FLASH: Final Fall Farmers’ Market

The final ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Farmers' Market of the fall semester moves indoors, inside the DI Hub, on Nov. 14.

Tags: Student Life, DI Hub, Community Impact, Town-Gown, Community & Society, Student Recreation and Wellness Center, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ of Well-being

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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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