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Community & Society

Kent Skates rink view with skaters.

Skating Through a Record Year

The Kent Skates ice rink in downtown Kent ends its season this weekend.

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The December 2022 fire at Star of the West Mill in downtown Kent, Ohio.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Alum's Mill Fire Photo on Cover of National Magazine

A fiery image, taken by photographer and Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University alumnus Jerry Jividen at the December Star of the West mill fire in downtown Kent, is featured on the cover of a national firefighter magazine.

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Todd Diacon and Kent City Manager Dave Ruller.

Partners in Success: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and City Collaborate for the Win

More than a decade of collaboration has meant success for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University and the city of Kent. 

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Students First

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Senior history major Emma Kelly was among the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students who visited Jackson State University for the alternative winter break trip.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University and Jackson State University: Campuses Connected by Tragedy and Transformation

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students who traveled to Jackson State University during an alternative winter break trip had in-depth, hands-on exposure to survivors of the May 15, 1970, police shooting, which killed two people; the youngest Freedom Rider, Hezekiah Watkins; and the home of Myrlie and Medgar Evers, a National Monument.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community & Society, Black History Month

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Women having a civil conversation.

How to Talk to Your Neighbor: Workshop Will Teach the Art of Community Dialogue

You know how at Thanksgiving dinner, everyone is trained to avoid the touchy subjects – politics, religion, money? 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive

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Help Sign

How Can We Best Support Mothers Experiencing Homelessness?

One Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ researcher is working to understand how support services and housing can keep groups like single mothers out of vulnerable situations.

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Doggie kissing booth raised funds for campus group Paws for a Cause.

My Furry Valentine

A doggie kissing booth at the Kent Student Center today helped raise funds for service dogs in training. 

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Urinetown Musical Poster

The School Of Theatre And Dance Presents "Urinetown"

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s School of Theater and Dance is continuing is 2022-2023 season with the production of "Urinetown" running February 24 through March 5 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for the Performing Arts.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community & Society

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