City of Kent
IN A FLASH: A Ruck for Vets and Pets
The Ruck for Pets and Vets saw participants march with full backpacks from Downtown Kent and through the university campus to finish at Dix Stadium. Items in the backpacks, and proceeds from the event, will assist in matching veterans and first responders with companion animals.
IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.
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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« money in maintenance costs.
IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!
Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes? Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities.
UPDATE: How to Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses
After the eclipse, Flashes can do their part to promote sustainability by recycling their eclipse glasses for use by viewers of future eclipses around the world.
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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.
It's a Rainbow Week at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«!
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« 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.
It's the 41st Annual Black Squirrel Festival!
The Black Squirrel Festival returns to Risman Plaza and the Student Green on Friday, Sept. 29, from 4-7 p.m.