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Community Spirit Inspires ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ State Student Volunteers in Post-Paddy's Cleanup

In the spirit of community, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ State student volunteers picked up litter and trash around ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ neighborhoods following the annual Fake Paddy's Day celebration.

Tags: Undergraduate Student Government , Center for Student Involvement , Town-Gown , Community Impact , Community & Society

Fill In The Blanks

A call for entries from Main Street ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ invites artists to showcase their talents on the iconic 3D KENT sculpture.

Tags: Town-Gown , downtown kent , Arts & Culture , Community Impact

IN A FLASH: Flash's Homecoming Birthday Bash

Spectacular sunshine, fun activities, a new parade route, visiting alumni and a decisive win at Dix Stadium make ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ State's 2025 Homecoming/Flash's Birthday Bash a memorable experience for everyone.

Tags: Town-Gown , Homecoming , Community & Society , Community Impact , Football , In a Flash

IN A FLASH: The Fixers Are IN!

Volunteers with skills in repairing clothing, household items, electronics, furniture, small appliances and more will be available to help people who bring in broken or non-working items at the Fix-It ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Community Repair Workshop on Sept. 18.

Tags: Community Impact , Community & Society , Town-Gown , Organizational Sustainability , Design Innovation , In a Flash

IN A FLASH: Discovering Downtown

On Aug. 15, some of ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ State's newest Golden Flashes explored downtown ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ as part of Flashes First Friday. 

Tags: Town-Gown , downtown kent , Community & Society , Community Impact , KSU Kickoff , City of ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ , In a Flash

IN A FLASH: A Rainbow Connection

  The annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ is a wonderful example of the outstanding "town-gown" relationship between ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ and the city of ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. The celebration is presented by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ State's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. One of the new events this year was the…

Tags: Town-Gown , Community Impact , Community & Society , City of ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ , In a Flash

ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13

The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K  come from a fabulous partnership between ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. 

Tags: Community & Society , Town-Gown , City of ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ

‘ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ State Works Because ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Works’

ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ President Todd Diacon showcased the institution's far-reaching impact on Ohio and beyond during the annual Bowman Breakfast event held at the ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Student Center Ballroom.

Tags: University News , Bowman Breakfast , Town-Gown

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 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ State Undergraduate Student Government as a fun way to engage student voters, share voting information, get Flashes registered to vote.

Tags: Elections , Voting , Undergraduate Student Government , ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Student Center , Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Life , University News , President Todd Diacon , Intercollegiate Athletics , Town-Gown , downtown kent , City of ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ

Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond

ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester. 

Tags: Community Impact , Community & Society , Town-Gown , downtown kent , City of ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ