Imagine a black squirrel taking a big bite out of the burning, hot sun. Ouch! Sounds absurd right? This is just one of the myths and pieces of folklore that Kent State University’s Carol Robinson, Ph.D., will discuss during her presentation “All I Want to Know is: Where Did the Sun Go? The Total Eclipse of the Sun in Myths and Folklore.” The event will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. on Thursday April 4 at the Bell Tower Brewing Co., 310 Park Ave., Kent.  Only four days before the April 8 Tot...

The Flash Fellows program at Kent State University helps students understand how to become leaders outside of the institution. The program focuses on translating juniors’ and seniors’ leadership experiences into their careers.The program’s concept originated when Lamar Hylton, Ph.D., former senior vice president of Student Life, approached the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) team after he identified a need for a leadership development experience specific to juniors and seniors.In the fall of 2023, the inaugural cohort of the Flash Fellows, which included 12 students, had their first sessi...

With the 2024 total solar eclipse approaching on Monday, April 8, not only is it important to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event, but also take the proper precautions. Rami Daud, senior photographer for the Division of University Communications and Marketing at Kent State University, was working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at the time of the 2017 total solar eclipse and captured the event on six cameras. With his previous experience, Daud has recommendations on how to ensure this is a safe and memorable event.   “First, you want to make sure ...