Community & Society
‘Stand for Your Rights’ Headlines Annual Read-In
Think about a time you finished reading a book that provided a new meaning and connection to you. Now imagine that book that changed and shaped a part of you being banned, unavailable to new readers. The ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University community joined for the fourth annual open mic night Read-In to discuss banning and challenging books.
IN A FLASH: Scenes from Homecoming 2024
Homecoming Weekend at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì came with a full schedule of events including a parade, alumni activities, a tailgate and a football game at Dix Stadium.
IN A FLASH: The Road to Homecoming
All around campus - and on the streets of Kent - there are signs that it's almost time for ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì to erupt in a Blue and Gold celebration for Homecoming Weekend.
IN A FLASH: See Your Photo Here!
"IN A FLASH" offers unique views of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University through the lenses of storytellers across campus. IN A FLASH invites anyone to share their ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì-related photos at InAFlash@kent.edu.
The King, The Queen and the Pop-Up Pantry
Members of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s 2024 Homecoming Court will be among the students working with Flashes Fighting Hunger and the Kent Health Department at a Pop-Up Pantry created to help community members in need.
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.
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 ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University called "our civic duty."
IN A FLASH: ‘Have You Met ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's President?’
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University President Todd Diacon was an important part of this year's Flashes Vote Festival as he engaged students, distributed free ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì 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!
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo offered exciting and educational exhibits and activities for aviation fans of all ages.