Community Impact
The Spirit of ‘Halloweekend’ Is Last-Minute
Halloween is just around the corner, which means ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students are on the hunt for the perfect Halloween costume. In what was once a discount store, the spirit of Halloween is alive and well. The pop-up store Spirit Halloween is here to help students get their nick-of-time broomsticks, fangs and more.
Architecture Students Helping to Build Better Community Connection
Students in ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design are working with the city of Warren, Ohio, to revitalize a portion of the community on the southwest side.
‘Kent Is Our Home’ With Deep Roots
Founded in 1880, The Davey Tree Expert Company has a rich history, growing from a seedling organization into Ohio’s largest employee-owned company with branches reaching far across North America, but deeply rooted in Kent.
IN A FLASH: The Littlest Walkathon-ers
A group of children from ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Child Development Center walked to raise money for their educational enrichment.
Flashes are Invited to De-Stress with SAS
"Coloring for Calmness" is one of several "de-stress" events hosted by Student Accessiblity Services (SAS).
‘Being an Ally Is ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Action’
Offered regularly on the Kent Campus, the university’s Safe Space Ally Training aims to equip students, faculty, staff and university community members with the tools for creating Safe Spaces and welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ students on campus. Diane Smith, reporter for the Record-Courier, took part in ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s Safe Space Ally Training, giving readers a first-person perspective on what the program involves.
Beating Stress by Meeting Dogs
Service dogs and their trainers were the stars of a de-stressing event at the University Library.
IN A FLASH: The White Coats Have Arrived!
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University's College of Nursing held two White Coat Ceremonies on the Kent Campus last week.
Building a Stronger Democracy Through Civility
Each election season, we're all surrounded by more and more political content circulating online. David E. Silva, Ph.D., assistant professor, is studying online conversations and shedding light on how online civility plays a role in building a stronger democracy.
IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"
Couples who met at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.