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Spring flowers

IN A FLASH: Flashes of Spring

Blooming flowers and budding trees herald the annual green up on campus in spring semester.

Tags: Spring Semester , Grounds , University Facilities Management , University News , Nationally Distinctive , Kent Campus , May 4 , In a Flash

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Her Pink Library

IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!

While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus Kent State lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13. 

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2024 KSU Flight Team

IN A FLASH: Taking to the Skies

Last year, the The Kent State Flight Team brought home an impressive collection of competition trophies and the pilots are is ready to take flight to bring in even more wins this year.

Tags: Precision Flight Team , Nationally Distinctive , Student Life , College of Aeronautics and Engineering , Aeronautics , Kent State University Airport , In a Flash

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Art students recreate ancient artifact using modern technology

IN A FLASH: Replicating Ancient Artifacts with Modern Tech

Students in Kent State's School of Art had the opportunity to use modern methods to recreate an ancient Chinese wine vessel. 

Tags: DI Hub , School of Art , College of the Arts , experiential learning , Arts & Culture , Student Life , In a Flash

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Prairie Burn 2024

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 Kent State money in maintenance costs.

 

Tags: sustainability , Organizational Sustainability , University Facilities Management , Grounds , Student Recreation and Wellness Center , City of Kent , Research & Science , In a Flash

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Cemetery Calling

IN A FLASH: Cemetery Calling

Cemetery Calling, the newest play by Kent State alumni and staffer Eric Mansfield premiered in Cleveland earlier this year. Another of Mansfield's plays, Trial by Fire, will be performed on campus in Fall 2024. 

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Brainstorming Zero Waste at the DI Hub

IN A FLASH: Racing to Zero Waste

Kent State's DI Hub is participating in the Campus Race to Zero Waste One-Building Challenge, a friendly competition between universities with the goal of finding all the ways to reduce the amount of non-diverted trash in a specific university facility. 

Tags: Organizational Sustainability , Facilities Planning and Operations , DI Hub , sustainability , Earth Day , In a Flash

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Good Food, Better Earth Sign

IN A FLASH: Taste Good Food for a Better Earth (and Campus)

Flashes can sample items from nearly 20 vendors to help University Culinary Services determine which new items to add to on-campus menus. 

Tags: Student Life , Nutrition and Dietitics , Organizational Sustainability , sustainability , University Culinary Services , In a Flash

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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 Kent State University. 

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

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Kent 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?  Kent 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 , City of Kent , In a Flash

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