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IN A FLASH: Lifting Every Voice
A recent graduate lent his voice to an inspiring opening of ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
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What to Know ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ the Michael Schwartz Celebration of Life Event
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ and Cleveland State University will co-host a celebration of life for Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., who had served as presidents of both universities. Learn more about what you need to know to either attend the Feb. 8 event in person or watch it via livestream.
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IN A FLASH: A Squirrel Instead?
At ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ, campus black squirrels may need to step in for Groundhog Day forecasting duties.
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s MLK Celebration Focuses on Following Dr. King’s Principles: Live a Life of Love and Peace During Conflict
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ used its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Feb. 1 to inaugurate a new series of educational programs to help foster a better understanding of the many diverse voices in the university community.
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IN A FLASH: Flashes Fight the Flu
On-campus flu vaccine clinics help keep ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ students, faculty and staff healthy throughout the flu season.
![Students, Faculty and staff discussed MLK's ideas about peace and conflict at 100 Plates. Students, faculty and staff discussed MLK's ideas about peace and conflict at 100 Plates.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/100%20Plates%20Copy.jpg?VersionId=8otbCnkIkguQWIpo31oaUL_35R310h8L&itok=VySrTgfJ)
A Community Discussion Over Lunch Focuses On MLK's Ideas ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Peace and Conflict
The 100 Plates event allowed students, faculty and staff to discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideas about peace and conflict.
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Celebrating Black Excellence in Every Aspect, Shade and Expression
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ has a roster of programmed events to celebrate Black excellence this February with the theme: Black excellence in every aspect, shade and expression, or ÀSE, a Yoruba term that represents the power that produces change. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ has a wide variety of events that aim to encompass and ignite the month with recognition and celebration
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A ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Public Relations Program
The combination of a strong curriculum, real-world experience and a focus on networking allows ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s undergraduate public relations students to develop a strong foundation for their future careers.
![The unveiling of the new United Greek Council Identity The unveiling of the new United Greek Council Identity](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/420660329_827973711997185_1397674618887821079_n.jpg?VersionId=q8twrIpDc2U7La5ug8mzmVD9tWyflTgl&itok=ti0zq3et)
IN A FLASH: Greeks United!
The student organization formerly known as the Integrated Greek Council announced its new name and rebranding at a reception inside the Pepsi Leadership Center.
![Late ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ President Michael Schwartz on campus posing with students Late ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ President Michael Schwartz on campus posing with students](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Schwartz%20with%20Students.jpg?VersionId=._U6fY4_05asMOisBsOsv0cnnInoh.9L&itok=FmHLG5Hr)
Cleveland State University and ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ to Honor Late Dr. Michael Schwartz on Feb. 8
Cleveland State University and ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ will co-host a celebration of life for Dr. Michael Schwartz on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom. Schwartz served as president of both universities.