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A call for entries from Main Street ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ invites artists to showcase their talents on the iconic 3D KENT sculpture.

Tags: Town-Gown , downtown kent , Arts & Culture , Community Impact

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

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

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: Today's the Day!

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ 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 , City of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ , In a Flash

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

An art exhibition in the ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ Downtown Gallery uses images of UFOs to evoke questions about reality in a world where truth is often reframed. 

Tags: downtown kent , School of Art , Town-Gown , Community Impact , Community & Society , College of the Arts , Arts & Culture , City of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ , School of Art Collection and Galleries , In a Flash

IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween

On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ's Family Friendly Halloween event. 

Tags: Community Impact , Town-Gown , downtown kent , Child Development Center , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , City of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ , In a Flash

IN A FLASH: Spooky Season on Campus

Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus. 

Tags: Student Life , Fall Semester , Community & Society , downtown kent , Town-Gown , Arts & Culture , City of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ , In a Flash

IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ

Downtown ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14. 

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

'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'

Students coming to ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ to support them.

Tags: City of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ , College of Honors and Global Education , Town-Gown , downtown kent