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CDC Walkathon 2024

IN A FLASH: Tiny Steps, Big Purpose

Some of ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's smallest Flashes took steps to help fund a unique part of their learning experience at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's Child Development Center. 

Tags: Research & Science, Child Development Center, Community & Society, Community Impact, College of Education, Health and Human Services

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Rainbow Weekend bridge decorators 2024

Kent to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13

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

Tags: LGBTQ+ Center, Main Street Kent, Community & Society, Diverse ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ, Town-Gown

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Eco, the voter registration puppy

IN A FLASH: Eco, the Voter Registration Pup

The League of Women Voters of Ohio made ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ the final stop on their tour of more than 20 Ohio colleges and universities. The group, including Eco the puppy, worked to get students registered to vote in advance of the Oct. 7 registration deadline. 

Tags: Voting, Elections, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Lab Student reaching in case

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Continues Robust and Varied University Research to Maintain R1 Status

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its quarterly Town Hall and offered a bright prediction for the future of the university’s R1 status as a top research university.

Tags: Research & Science, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

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Trevor Martin and LWV Trailer

‘Golden Flashes, Get Registered, Make a Plan and Get Out to Vote!’

A ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ alumnus who has been visiting Ohio colleges and universities in a pre-election tour by the League of Women Voters of Ohio says he's excited to see that student voters are interested and engaged in the election process. 

Tags: Elections, Voting, Community Impact, Community & Society, Alumni

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League of Women Voters Table at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Votes Festival

‘If We Don’t Vote, We Can Be Sure it Won’t Count’

As part of ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Votes initiative, Flashes across campus are stepping up to help make sure that students are registered to vote, well informed and motivated to cast their ballots in November. 

Tags: Voting, Undergraduate Student Government, Women's Center, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Hispanic Heritage Month Voices & Rhythms Discussion

Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Voices & Rhythms’

Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."

Tags: Arts & Culture, Diverse ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ, Community & Society

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Legacy Project Students

IN A FLASH: Capturing Generational History

Students in ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's Long Term Care Administration program met with local senior citizens to create a book that shared their life stories. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, College of Education Health and Human Services, Arts & Culture

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AI-Generated image of a young woman entering a polling location

First-Time Voters Prepare to ‘Do Their Part’

Students across campus anticipate voting for the first time in a presidential election, prompting a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to anxiety.

Tags: Community Impact, Student Life, Community & Society

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Fourth Annual Read-In 2024

‘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 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ community joined for the fourth annual open mic night Read-In to discuss banning and challenging books.

Tags: Community & Society, Student Life, Community Impact, Students First

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