Arts & Culture
![Sonia Karkare, program director for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Women's Center, introduces the discussion panel for International Women's Day. Sonia Karkare, program director for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Women's Center, introduces the discussion panel for International Women's Day.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/sonia%20corrected.jpg?VersionId=MXmIRrjT3o7loIthlaKO197nhAzj_ynF&itok=zNOUw-K7)
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 with a poster presentation to allow international students the chance to highlight women in their home countries and a service project to aid Days for Girls.
The poster presentation was followed by a panel discussion of students, faculty and staff talking about women’s issues and successes across their globe.
![Map of the Connecticut Western Reserve Map of the Connecticut Western Reserve](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/1280px-Western_Reserve_Including_the_Fire_Lands_1826.jpg?VersionId=YQ0SeFo9uoAUqICbtjkzv_9boPY53IPE&itok=isLQiEoB)
Who Experienced the Last Total Solar Eclipse in Kent, Ohio?
There was no media coverage. There were no websites teeming with information. Not a single pair of paper eclipse glasses were handed out for safe viewing.
The last time Kent experienced a total solar eclipse was nothing like the lead up to this year’s April 8 event.
![Sukeina at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Museum Sukeina at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Museum](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Museum%20-%201%20of%2020.jpeg?VersionId=Gvty_0P6x.OWwmkrGygbc6YCT6Xgvuz9&itok=uRNuouJ_)
‘Light Is What Reconciles Us With the Value of Everything’
Named for the designer's mother, Sukeina features stunning fashions by Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University School of Fashion and Merchandising Hall of Fame inductee Omar Salam.
![The Truth is Out There (No, Really...) art exhibition, KSU Downtown Gallery The Truth is Out There (No, Really...) art exhibition, KSU Downtown Gallery](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/429324488_1345440349496276_4763476288505214173_n.jpg?VersionId=FJRpMH_8Gzfg0D2_cVxMiu46MNdWkKXB&itok=NTb5Nmdv)
IN A FLASH: The Truth is ... Downtown?
An art exhibition in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Downtown Gallery uses images of UFOs to evoke questions about reality in a world where truth is often reframed.
![A red-orange moon rises over the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Airport. A red-orange moon rises over the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Airport.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/429786825_10113710845348044_7996697060029404007_n.jpg?VersionId=X2jfyQRYgbJt5ym2NMUxGhWIWNbVS4wh&itok=bxxI2Dzd)
IN A FLASH: Red Moon Rising
A Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« staffer captured spectacular views of a red moon over the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Airport.
![Flasher Brass Day 2024 Flasher Brass Day 2024](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/428664240_18413445376058600_1264351014251870157_n.jpg?VersionId=E8n_cipeZaACyP3zomyF7We2INMa8I5b&itok=ficU4CLo)
IN A FLASH: High School Brass
Local high school student musicians came to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« to rehearse and perform with the Flasher Brass Pep Band.
![The Maj Ragain Poetry Park at Wick Poetry Center the Maj Ragain Poetry Park at Wick Poetry Center](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/WickPoetryHouse_MN02.jpg?VersionId=ZezzHwgWZ8k9PtkMtgOUqzLgqgNF3z2v&itok=JgOe6e0q)
Verse That Gives Voice: Wick Poetry Center to Celebrate 40 Years
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s Wick Poetry Center marks its 40th anniversary this year with three days of poetry events and a gala planned for September to celebrate the program that has provided a platform for creative voices across the globe.
![Flash Friday Sally Maltempi](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Flash%20Friday%20Header%2024.3.1%20hp.jpg?VersionId=R_GHUVoJWDa8LJdpdwGZo4.V68mdJIl5&h=a5d5c137&itok=5U1F-18L)
Flash Friday: Sally Maltempi
Sally Maltempi, a senior chemistry major with a focus in biochemistry and a music minor at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University from Rootstown, Ohio, tests foodborne diseases by day and sings opera at night.
![Maria McDonald in Massillon Museum’s Studio M](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/McDonaldBanner.jpg?VersionId=l5.PLZLl.zIxQmkwaD0s7l4.bgri1L_P&h=753458da&itok=Sq1yxPKH)
Painting a Pathway
Since childhood, Maria McDonald loved painting. But it wasn’t until she got to college that she saw how painting could be a career. Now, this Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« alumna is enjoying her first solo art show in Massillon Museum’s Studio M.
IN A FLASH: "Black Is ..."
Black United Students invited students to express their thoughts on "What is Black to You?" by adding their words and a handprint to a banner.