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Mindful Mile walker

Step Into Wellness on the Mindful Mile

Stroll around campus Friday afternoon with students, faculty and staff in a Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« celebration of wellness. 

Tags: Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« of Well-being, Center of Nutrition Outreach, Kent InterHall Council, University Health Services, Community Impact, Organizational Sustainability, University News, Community & Society, Wellness Resources, Employee Wellness, wellness

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Friends hugging, overlooking a sunny field of hills

The Double Benefits of World Gratitude Day

Sept. 21 is World Gratitude Day, a day dedicated to showing thanks and appreciation to the many different people in your life. While many people appreciate receiving gratitude, what they may not know is that expressing gratitude actually makes them feel better, too.

Tags: Community & Society, Students First, Student Life

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Learning Through the Lens of History

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today is following the new director of the May 4 Visitors Center as part of its "Year with a Flash" series. 

Tags: May 4, May 4 Visitors Center, University News, Profiles, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society

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Students donating at a Vitalant blood drive

IN A FLASH: Giving Blood Helps Support Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Students

Vitalant will be holding a blood drive on the Kent Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 20 and Thursday, Sept. 21. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Blood Drive, scholarships, Student Recreation and Wellness Center

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Plant vendor at Farmers' Market on the Student Green

IN A FLASH: The Farmers' Market Is Back!

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Farmers' Markets begin on Tuesday, Sept. 19. 

Tags: Risman Plaza, Community Impact, Community & Society, University Culinary Services, DI Hub

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A teaching remote teaching during the pandemic

Remote Control: Is Work-From-Home Here to Stay?

In this post-pandemic world, remote work is one element that has hung on, but there are mixed emotions about it. Employees tend to like it, but some employers have concerns. Two professors who do research in this space weigh in on this discussion.

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Sunrise over Dix Stadium

IN A FLASH: Sunrise Over the Home Field

Dix Stadium is ready to host the first home game of the season for Golden Flashes football.

Tags: Sports, Football, Nationally Distinctive, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Athletics, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Mail, mobile phone, and billboards

Two Truths and a Lie: Deciphering Political Ads

With midterm elections coming up Nov. 7 and the 2024 presidential election season in full swing, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University community is going to be inundated with political advertisements across print, radio, television and social media. Learning how to research issues and candidates and evaluate the information will be helpful to everyone this voting season.  

Tags: Students First, Community & Society

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Jeffrey Miller, April 1970

Jeffrey Miller: A Snapshot in Time

An exhibition at the May 4 Visitors Center will highlight the personalities of each of the four students who were killed on May 4. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, May 4, May 4 Visitors Center, Nationally Distinctive

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Cybersecurity Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay

Three Tips for Protecting Your Digital Identity

Unauthorized purchases. An erased computer. A hacked bank account. These are all potential risks for people who don’t protect their digital identity. Anyone is vulnerable to these risks, but those who practice digital identity safety have a lower chance of it happening to them.  

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