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![Susan Thomas, nurse at the DeWeese Health Center, administers a COVID-19 booster shot and a flu vaccine to Phil Soencksen, a senior writer in University Communications and Marketing.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/booster-photo-web.jpg?VersionId=mnTzPRPS8L69Ozbk2OKdUhkx2SqdXa23&itok=gp2QNK0-)
Give It Your Best Shot
Fall is the time to get protected from COVID-19 and flu. Appointments for shots are available at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's DeWeese Health Center on the Kent Campus.
![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« students Ryan Aquilani of Philadelphia, Pa., and Holly Atkinson of Dayton, Ohio, make fidget tools as part of Disability Awareness Month, sponsored by Student Accessibility Services.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/dis-month-photo-web.jpg?VersionId=eVZgaAHjauZrAIVOJkKF.PkJOwTQPX_Q&itok=hA-AWlTO)
Everyone’s Got Something: Celebrating Disabilities
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s Student Accessibility Services is celebrating October as Disability Awareness Month, with events and activities to spread the word to students that they are not alone in their struggle and that help is available.
![A student walking under the arch on the Lefton Esplanade in the fog. A student walking under the arch on the Lefton Esplanade in the fog.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/B0B_0864.jpg?VersionId=smPfj8k2w39_3wEiZQvvR5R6g1VYy6CG&itok=6li63zRD)
IN A FLASH: Fall Break, Already?
Thursday October 5 - Sunday October 8 is Fall Break at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«.
![New campaign graphics on the Science Corridor. New campaign graphics on the Science Corridor.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/08222023_MB_Feature%20Photos-19.jpg?VersionId=tHxxGBITtrwizPnnC3Im8eaaZmbmf9VP&itok=5iwZKOKx)
IN A FLASH: Inspiring (!) Images Around Campus
Dynamic graphics bearing messaging from the university's new campaign can be seen on buildings throughout campus.
![Your Photo Here - with Squirrel Image Your Photo Here - with Squirrel Image](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Squirrel_1.jpg?VersionId=aDIEa4arcZAPVPHfA__YWd9QnsEHliAY&itok=pg0qe4Xr)
IN A FLASH: See Your Photo HERE
You can submit your Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« photos to appear in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today's daily "IN A FLASH" feature.
![Distracted drivers in Ohio will be penalized starting Oct. 5. Distracted drivers in Ohio will be penalized starting Oct. 5.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Distracted%20Driving%20woman.jpg?VersionId=qnApUzGkDXVAHG8ukT54VmsPZKejY0Od&itok=QnOOGU9K)
Beware: Distracted Drivers in Ohio Will Be Issued Tickets, Fines Under New Law
The new Distracted Driving law makes it illegal to use or hold a cellphone or electronic device in your hand, lap or other parts of the body while driving on Ohio roads.
![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Assistant Professor Marianne Prevot shows a safety senor she is developing. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Assistant Professor Marianne Prevot shows a safety senor she is developing.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Marianne%20Prevot%20with%20sensor.jpg?VersionId=sn7GJ7BID8K5hquxXYwZWZnsHKolQq.T&itok=-34gUTIT)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Researcher Leads Project Creating Sensor for First Responder Safety
Small sensors about the size of a postage stamp could one day save the lives of firefighters, soldiers and other workers who face the threat of toxic gases or vapors on the job.
![Winners of the Three Minute Thesis competition were chosen by a panel of judges. Winners of the Three Minute Thesis competition were chosen by a panel of judges.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Three%20Minute%20Thesis%20Main%20Photo%20Edit.jpg?VersionId=VYESGmDgs7vnkEGImdOcJ6e9XXg2hbb2&itok=16LE7QHK)
Graduate Students Use 3 Minutes and a Slide to Showcase Their Research
The top 10 presenters who had advanced from two previous preliminary rounds made their Three Minute Thesis presentations in the Kiva on Oct. 3. Students were given three minutes and one PowerPoint slide to make a concise and engaging presentation.
![The Peace Symbol near the May 4 Memorial Site The Peace Symbol near the May 4 Memorial Site](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/382233050_701708761317346_2044402009446679525_n.jpg?VersionId=k_mat2afPUx.xn.6Uk3LFUEPvm.Ifp05&h=e762eba0&itok=JSG6NYS3)
Peace, On Earth
Do you know the story behind the peace symbol in the grass behind Prentice Hall?
![New business building under construction](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Crawford%20construction%20update%20pr%20hero.jpeg?VersionId=6noIzvmDnZuYdYDtVTU0jHlYRPyKyzba&itok=6svvy1xD)
Ambassador Crawford College Of Business And Entrepreneurship Sees Record Enrollment
As the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship prepares to move to the state-of-the-art Crawford Hall on East Main Street in spring 2024, the college is seeing increased enrollment among both freshman and graduate populations.