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American Legion Ruck March 2024

The Ruck for Pets and Vets saw participants march with full backpacks from Downtown Kent and through the university campus to finish at Dix Stadium. Items in the backpacks, and proceeds from the event, will assist in matching veterans and first responders with companion animals. 

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Summer in Kent 2024

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Â鶹ÊÓƵ International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

Prairie Burn 2024

The annual prairie burn on the university property near the Recreation and Wellness Center renews healthy plant growth and saves Â鶹ÊÓƵ money in maintenance costs.

 

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ mascot Flash wearing eclipse viewing glasses

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  Â鶹ÊÓƵ has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities. 

Update Recycle Eclipse Glasses

After the eclipse, Flashes can do their part to promote sustainability  by recycling their eclipse glasses for use by viewers of future eclipses around the world. 

Rainbow Unicorn running along Kent's Main Street Rainbow Bridge

Downtown Kent is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Kent's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14. 

Ken Ditlevson and others decorating the Main Street Bridge for Rainbow Weekend

Students coming to Â鶹ÊÓƵ and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.

Volunteers decorating the Rainbow Main Street Bridge

Â鶹ÊÓƵ and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week. 

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Hundreds of locks fastened to Kent's Main Street Bridge

Kent's Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade. 

Scene of students enjoying a past Black Squirrel Festival

The Black Squirrel Festival returns to Risman Plaza and the Student Green on Friday, Sept. 29, from 4-7 p.m.