Center for Student Involvement
IN A FLASH: A Fresh Look at Student Organizations
The Fresh Start Fair gave student organizations an opportunity to let students know what they are all about - and a chance for students to check them out.
![Blast Off 2024 Blast Off 2024](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/240818-Blast-Off_RD-00221.jpg?VersionId=8aIb_1LaYMqepQMxOorzNflrPuc4fDfh&itok=t159mYCj)
Take a Fresh Look at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Student Organizations on Jan. 17
Studies show students who participate in student organizations are more successful academically and are more satisfied with their college experience. Sponsored by ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s Center for Student Involvement, the Fresh Start Fair on Jan. 17 gives students an opportunity to explore the university’s 350+ student organizations.
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Attend January Events on Campus for a Chance to Win!
After winter break, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s Center for Student Involvement is welcoming students back to campus and on-campus events with a chance to win a ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ tumbler.
![Victoria Alexander dialogue with Charmaine Crawford. Victoria Alexander dialogue with Charmaine Crawford.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/428604829_894289685922899_5644294777505344339_n.jpg?VersionId=3bu8ui2T6n.ZAj8J13jvsr7ccl5xBLUp&itok=joDUr2m4)
IN A FLASH: Victoria Talks
Viral speaker and scholar Victoria Alexander visited the Kent Campus for "Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks."
![ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ arch on campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Arch1-%20Actual.jpg?VersionId=y8OSZJShKLPGr_P4yW7k1ksQBsMqKX6v&itok=kSTSCUF2)
Honors College Alumna Speaks Up for Those with No Voice
Honors College alumna Maya Huffman, a native of Toledo, graduated a semester early from ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ in December 2022, as a double major in psychology and political science with a minor in pre-law. Her story is not only one of academic achievement but also one of community engagement and a commitment to addressing important societal issues.
![Members of the Kent Cosplay Club Members of the Kent Cosplay Club](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/420474918_308482451719500_8648967012915623212_n.jpg?VersionId=Yq9GohgMd0gIiycA9NSyRQDcL2P.CZVy&itok=xrcE7Iqh)
IN A FLASH: Cosplayers on Campus
KSU Cosplay Club is a student organization promoting creativity and community through bringing together people with similar interests to form friendships and exchange knowledge in a shared love of cosplay.
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IN A FLASH: Celebrate Our 'Unofficial' Mascot!
Let's get nuts! The 41st Annual Black Squirrel Festival kicks off today at 4 p.m. on the Student Green and Risman Plaza.
![Scene of students enjoying a past Black Squirrel Festival Scene of students enjoying a past Black Squirrel Festival](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/190906_RD_BS-FEST_01013.jpg?VersionId=AuyU.7zKW76CSBI2B2NQ35fhhBr0CbxG&itok=k0Mu-pro)
It's the 41st Annual Black Squirrel Festival!
The Black Squirrel Festival returns to Risman Plaza and the Student Green on Friday, Sept. 29, from 4-7 p.m.
![Students discovering downtown Kent. Students discovering downtown Kent.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/KSU_3274.jpg?VersionId=6eianjSVoTYcxekVZgn4qPpjSICJM4xo&itok=U1724HCV)
New 'Flashes First Thursday' welcomes students to explore our vibrant college town
The first "Flashes First Thursday" welcomes students to experience the shopping, dining, music and more that make downtown Kent a fun place to visit.
![Homecoming Court 2021](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Homecoming_2020_1500x500-02_0.jpg?VersionId=QGe4fyeeR5upr.gYlob9MGK4s1KOlo9D&h=12a69e85&itok=-rZo_Tiy)