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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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Undergraduate Student Government as a fun way to engage student voters, share voting information, get Flashes registered to vote.
Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University'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.
IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!
Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes? Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities.
IN A FLASH: The Truth is ... Downtown?
An art exhibition in the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Downtown Gallery uses images of UFOs to evoke questions about reality in a world where truth is often reframed.
IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween
On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween event.
IN A FLASH: Spooky Season on Campus
Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus.
IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In Kent
Downtown Kent is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Kent's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14.
'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'
Students coming to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.
It's a Rainbow Week at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹!
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week.
IN A FLASH: Kent's 'Locks of Love'
Kent's Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade.