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IN A FLASH: We Didn't Start the Fire

April showers have caused delays and presented challenges for ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ's annual prairie burn.

Tags: City of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ , University Facilities Management , Research & Science , Organizational Sustainability , Grounds

Meet the Green Woman of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ’s Front Campus

A beautiful, living sculpture changes with the seasons on ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ's historic front campus. 

Tags: Arts & Culture , Wick Poetry Center , University Facilities Management , Nationally Distinctive , City of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ

IN A FLASH: Discovering Downtown

On Aug. 15, some of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ's newest Golden Flashes explored downtown ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ as part of Flashes First Friday. 

Tags: Town-Gown , downtown kent , Community & Society , Community Impact , KSU Kickoff , City of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ , In a Flash

IN A FLASH: A Ruck for Vets and Pets

The Ruck for Pets and Vets saw participants march with full backpacks from Downtown ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ and through the university campus to finish at Dix Stadium. Items in the backpacks, and proceeds from the event, will assist in matching veterans and first responders with companion animals. 

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Veterans Day , Veterans , City of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ , In a Flash

IN A FLASH: A Rainbow Connection

  The annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ is a wonderful example of the outstanding "town-gown" relationship between ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ and the city of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ. The celebration is presented by ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ. One of the new events this year was the…

Tags: Town-Gown , Community Impact , Community & Society , City of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ , In a Flash

ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13

The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K  come from a fabulous partnership between ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ. 

Tags: Community & Society , Town-Gown , City of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ

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 ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ 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 , ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ Student Center , Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Life , University News , President Todd Diacon , Intercollegiate Athletics , Town-Gown , downtown kent , City of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

Tags: International Admissions , Global Education , Global Education , University News , University Facilities Management , City of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ , Student Life , Global Reach , In a Flash

Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond

ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ'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: Community Impact , Community & Society , Town-Gown , downtown kent , City of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ

IN A FLASH: All Fired Up - For Sustainability

The annual prairie burn on the university property near the Recreation and Wellness Center renews healthy plant growth and saves ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ money in maintenance costs.

 

Tags: sustainability , Organizational Sustainability , University Facilities Management , Grounds , Student Recreation and Wellness Center , City of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ , Research & Science , In a Flash