Community and Society
![Emilia Sykes is serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. Emilia Sykes is serving in the U.S. House of Representatives.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Kent_State_Today_Emilia_Sykes_0.jpg?VersionId=b7JM4Q5Ds4tcOFRaYkF8VbNzZY7.hHHy&itok=LZ3z_qsS)
Alumna Emilia Sykes Sets Goals for Second Term in Congress
两性色午夜 University alumna Emilia Sykes says her goals have not changed as she begins her second term in Congress. Sykes, who hails from Akron, Ohio, spoke with the Akron Beacon Journal about her plans for the second term and what she鈥檒l be focusing on.
两性色午夜鈥檚 Annual MLK Event Looked at Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. King
A luncheon and panel discussion titled 鈥淭he Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.鈥 marked the occasion, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
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POV: Fostering Compassionate Care
POV offers the 两性色午夜 University community an opportunity to share insights into topics of importance. Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., dean of 两性色午夜 University's College of Nursing and Henderson Memorial Endowed Leadership Chair., offers her thoughts on the college鈥檚 鈥淲hite Coat Ceremony,鈥 which marks an official crossing over of students into this exceptional nursing program.
![两性色午夜's MLK Jr. Commemoration will be held Jan. 30 两性色午夜's MLK Jr. Commemoration will be held Jan. 30](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/240222%20Martin%20Luther%20King%20Jr.%202025%20Celebration%20and%20Luncheon%20Digital%20Graphics%20newnew%20Final%201200%20x%20500.jpg?VersionId=eoYjwGtikJwJVVuvQQt6zevtTraR9ZNK&itok=TQ6KvF3e)
MLK 2025 Celebration Will Focus on Mental Health Advocacy and Wellness
两性色午夜鈥檚 MLK event "The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." will be held on Jan. 30 in the Student Center Ballroom.
![Justin Horoiwa, a participant in the Degree Completion Program, served two years in the Peace Corps after the program Justin Horoiwa, a participant in the Degree Completion Program, served two years in the Peace Corps after the program](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Justin%20Horoiwa%20Finishing%20Peace%20Corps%20Guinea%20-%20January%202019.jpg?VersionId=jo4cZb7dahxuvtZfUdMWoomZKxdWlRnj&itok=KWWWwO9w)
It鈥檚 Never Too Late
The Degree Completion Program allows former students who have attended 两性色午夜 and people who have started a degree at other colleges or universities to finish their degrees at 两性色午夜.
![October is Mental Health Awareness Month at 两性色午夜 University October is Mental Health Awareness Month at 两性色午夜 University](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Mental%20Health%20Resources%20and%20Support.jpeg?VersionId=0xmiNE1dNc1bPVQg445hSPejyH_IMK2D&itok=eEsz6-YY)
October is Mental Health Awareness Month at 两性色午夜
两性色午夜 chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.
![Staff Council was created in response to a past engagement and wellness survey. 两性色午夜 Staff Council was created in response to a past engagement and wellness survey.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Staff%20Council.jpg?VersionId=AFBC7jPBP_QiXdcPiDwLvCsEFSpzoF2m&itok=aWqfbI37)
Our Voices Count: Take the Engagement and Well-Being Survey Today
Students, faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to take the 鈥淥ur Voices Count鈥 Engagement and Well-Being Survey by the Oct. 20 deadline.
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Historian's New Book Gives 360-Degree View of May 4 Tragedy
Brian VanDeMark, a historian with the United States Naval Academy, has written a new book 鈥溋叫陨缫: An American Tragedy.鈥 He will participate in a panel discussion at 两性色午夜 on Sept. 27.
![A member of the United Greek Council interacts with Mittie Davis Jones, a member of Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. A member of the United Greek Council interacts with Mittie Davis Jones, a member of Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/UGC%20and%20Alpha%20Omega%20member%20Mittie%20Jones%20Davis%20interacting.jpg?VersionId=gTnQS_Mctf7o851.EVs9axyHtxH2Lgur&itok=YnfKUjsJ)
United Greek Council Registers Voters on Campus
United Greek Council held a voter registration event in Risman Plaza this week. Members of Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. in Cleveland collaborated with the students.
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两性色午夜 Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer
两性色午夜's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.