Community & Society
Pledges, Pastries and the President
The Flashes Vote Festival on Risman Plaza celebrated National Voter Registration Day, National Beignet Day and what Todd Diacon, president of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University called "our civic duty."
IN A FLASH: ‘Have You Met Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s President?’
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Todd Diacon was an important part of this year's Flashes Vote Festival as he engaged students, distributed free Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Votes t-shirts and helped them get information about voting in the coming elections.
Alumna Serving Lattes and Lineups
The scent of freshly brewed coffee fills the air while voices from the NFL Network play on the televisions in the background. Sports memorabilia and artwork cover every wall. This is State Champs Coffee, downtown Kent’s new alumna-founded sports coffee shop and streetwear brand.
IN A FLASH: Look, Up in the Sky!
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo offered exciting and educational exhibits and activities for aviation fans of all ages.
When the Corgis Took the Field
A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ staffer and her dog helped add excitement to the Golden Flashes football home opener with a fuzzy, fantastic halftime show.
Student Creates Moving Memorial to 9/11
A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University student honored the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a display of 2,977 American flags on the campus student green this week.
How to Stop a Zombie Attack ... With a Marshmallow
The annual "Zombie Apocalypse" event, presented by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Navigators early in the fall semester, offers a fun activity for students.
United Greek Council Registers Voters on Campus
United Greek Council held a voter registration event in Risman Plaza this week. Members of Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. in Cleveland collaborated with the students.
IN A FLASH: 2,977 Flags for 9/11
Remembering the world-changing events of 9/11, 23 years later, a display of flags was placed on the Kent Campus, near the University Library.
Grab a Beignet and Free T-Shirt at Sept. 17 Flashes Vote Fest
The Flashes Vote Festival on Sept. 17 on Risman Plaza is presented by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Undergraduate Student Government as a fun way to engage student voters, share voting information, get Flashes registered to vote.