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It's Her Week at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State

Celebrating 10 years as a student organization, Her Campus ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State presents a full week of career-focused events with panels, speakers and a runway fashion show.

Tags: Student Organizations, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life, University Libraries, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Museum, May 4 Visitors Center, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Student Center

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Eclipse totality with KSU lamp post.

IN A FLASH: An Unforgettable Day

Campus and community came together to share a once-in-a-lifetime event at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, University News, Risman Plaza, Total Solar Eclipse, Community & Society, Community Impact

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The ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State library stands tall in darkness while the moon blocks out the sun during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Flash of Darkness: ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Celebrates Total Eclipse of the Sun

It was a party 218 years in the making.

The thousands of people who came to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï on April 8 to witness the total solar eclipse did not leave disappointed by the celestial show, the likes of which had not been seen in ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, Ohio since 1806.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community & Society, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, Design Innovation

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ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State mascot Flash wearing eclipse viewing glasses

IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, City of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï

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ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State President Todd Diacon, right, and Joe Diorio, Portage County Health Commissioner, unveil the Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit on April 4, 2024.

Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit Makes Its Debut

The brightly colored blue and gold Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s College of Public Health will be hitting the streets to help bring public health services to the people of northeast Ohio.

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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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, Portage Country, City of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï

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Fork in the Road Food Truck on the Student Green

IN A FLASH: Food Truck Wednesdays are Back!

The ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Spring Food Truck Series begins on Risman Plaza April 3 and continues each Wednesday through May 1. 

Tags: Student Life, University Culinary Services, Risman Plaza, Community & Society, Community Impact

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IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesdays in April

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) has a schedule of activities to promote awareness and understanding. Wearing teal on Teal Tuesdays is a way to show support. 

Tags: Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Holi 2024

The Festival of Love, Colors and Spring

In late March, groups of Indian students on campus celebrated the popular and significant Hindu festival of Holi. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Global Reach, Global Impact, Community & Society, International Students, India, Student Organizations, University Culinary Services

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