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No Flash Goes Hungry. We’re Here to Help!

Dear ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Students,At ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State, Flashes Take Care of Flashes, and we are committed to ensuring no Flash goes hungry.Many of you are likely aware of the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has now disrupted the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). According to t…

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Beacon of Support

The CARES Center, which stands for Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support, has been serving as a vital resource hub for students facing various challenges since its inception in April 2021.

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CDC kindergarten class visiting the Giving Tree at the CARES Center

A Kindergarten Class That CARES

A student from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's Child Development Center inspired his class to donate to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's CARES Center. 

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CARES Center Giving Tree ornament

‘If You Give It to Us, It Goes to Students’

From Nov. 27-Dec. 15, the Giving Tree in the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State CARES Center provides and easy way to anyone to help ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State students in need. 

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Two Case Managers Added to CARES Center Staff

The Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support (CARES) Center recently hired two new staff members to support its mission. The CARES Center works collaboratively with students to secure resources that meet their basic needs. The center connects ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State students with both on and off…

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Step Up Speak Out - Resources for Good Mental Health

Step Up & Speak Out Moves To KSUMobile

Mental health issues are an increasing concern on college campuses across the country, with faculty and staff often a resource for students to turn to in difficult situations. In 2013, Step Up & Speak Out was created to assist university community members in understanding the reso…

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The Student Green at sunset

Student Mental Health Visioning Puts Well-Being Of Students In Focus

As the pandemic raged on throughout 2020, a plan was already in the works to better serve students' mental health. It was executed at the right time. After recognizing the need to continue focusing on mental health efforts as a university and stepping up its services, the thought process shift…

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Ericka Shoaff welcomed to Division of Student Affairs

CARES Center Growth Introduces A New Role

The CARES Center (CARES standing for crisis, advocacy, resources, education, and support) was created to provide more services to students, and with it, the arrival of an inaugural position. It results from outcomes stemming from the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Cares sub-committee of the Great Place initiative and the …

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