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The federal Juneteenth Holiday is observed Monday, June 20

Everyone is welcome to join the celebration as Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University commemorates Juneteenth with its third annual Juneteenth Jubilee on Friday, June 16.

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Juneteenth

From traditional celebrations to annual reflections, tell us what Juneteenth means to you.

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Student at Karamu

The university's traditional Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados ceremonies celebrated Spring 2023 graduates. 

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Dr. Lashonda Taylor at Karamu

The Student Multicultural Center celebrated its Spring 2023 graduates on Wednesday. 

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Asian American Pacific Islander Month

May marks the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and there are many ways to celebrate both on the Kent Campus and in the greater area.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ student speaking at Lavender Graduation

Lavender Graduation 2023 celebrated Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s spring LGBTQ+ graduates. 

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SMC staff with Legacy mural

A mural painted by a student was unveiled at the Student Multicultural Center Satellite Space. 

Lawrence Fung, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, spoke at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University on Friday, April 21.

Lawrence Fung, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, spoke at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University on Friday, April 21, for the inaugural Neurodiversity Research Initiative Invited Lectureship, sponsored by the new Neurodiversity Research Initiative. 

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Trans support at The Rock

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ student organizations painted the Rock on Front Campus to show support for the trans community. 

Ikram Toumi

Introducing new perspectives can help students learn about unique cultures and explore similarities and differences. Ikram Toumi, an assistant professor in the School of Communication Studies, has brought that possibility to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University with her global education initiatives.