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Model Room Makeover

IN A FLASH: Decked Out for DKS

The ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Department of Residence Services, University Communications and Marketing and Meijer stores recently teamed up to makeover the model residence hall rooms in Eastway Center. 

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Flashguides at DKS 2023

IN A FLASH: It's DKS Time!

Each summer, thousands of new students and their parents experience life on campus during Destination ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì (DKS) new student orientation. 

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Students walk along the Lester A. Lefton Esplanade on the Kent Campus

University Leaders Answer Questions, Discuss Returning to Campus This Fall During Facebook Live

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Vice President for Enrollment Management Mary Parker, Ed.D., recently shared updates about academics and enrollment, respectively, while engaging with the university community.

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Kent Campus

Students walk along the Lester A. Lefton Esplanade on the Kent Campus

Dean Eboni Pringle Talks Tutoring, Advising and DKS During Facebook Live

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Dean of University College Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., recently discussed remote support services during an appearance on Facebook Live. She answered live questions and discussed such areas as tutoring, advising, and career exploration and development, all of which remain available to students during this period of remote learning.

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Kent Campus

Destination ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Advising and Registration Program Returns

Destination ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì has returned! The summer advising and registration program at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University is a one-and-a-half-day experience that includes an overnight stay in a residence hall. Students are encouraged to invite family members and guests to participate in the program.

The students explore important topics, including the differences between high school and college, navigating the university and properly preparing to be a college student. Family members and guests learn about essential tools for a positive college experience, such as financial aid, academic success tips and support skills for being the parent/family member of a college student.

The program concludes on the second day when the students meet one-on-one with an academic advisor to create an academic plan.

This year, advising and registration sessions are being scheduled between June 6 and July 20 with a break the week of July 4.

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Kent Campus

Flashguides, a group of diverse and fun-loving students, serve as mentors to new students during the Destination ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Advising and Registration program. Twenty-four students make up this year's Flashguides class.

It’s That Time Again! Destination ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Advising and Registration is Here!

Destination ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì is back! The June and July advising and registration program is a one-and-a-half-day experience that includes an overnight stay in a residence hall. New, first-year students are encouraged to invite family members to participate in the program. During Destination ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì…

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Kent Campus

CCI Students Lead Incoming Freshmen through University Orientation

Eight College of Communication and Information students led the class of 2017 through their Destination ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì (DKS) experience as Flashguides this summer. Making up nearly 40 percent of the Flashguides, CCI students worked with peers in other colleges to bring 25 groups of freshmen and their fa…

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