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Childhood Development Center Walkathon Event Fall 2023

IN A FLASH: The Littlest Walkathon-ers

A group of children from С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ's Child Development Center walked to raise money for their educational enrichment. 

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

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Students coloring for calmness in the SAS offices

Flashes are Invited to De-Stress with SAS

"Coloring for Calmness" is one of several "de-stress" events hosted by Student Accessiblity Services (SAS). 

Tags: Students First , mental health , Student Accessibility Services , University Libraries , Student Life , Community Impact , Community & Society , Arts & Culture

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Safe Space Ally Training

‘Being an Ally Is С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Action’

Offered regularly on the Kent Campus, the university’s Safe Space Ally Training aims to equip students, faculty, staff and university community members with the tools for creating Safe Spaces and welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ students on campus. Diane Smith, reporter for the Record-Courier, took part in С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµâ€™s Safe Space Ally Training, giving readers a first-person perspective on what the program involves.

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Paws for a Cause Puppy Meet-Up at SAS Offices

Beating Stress by Meeting Dogs

Service dogs and their trainers were the stars of a de-stressing event at the University Library. 

Tags: Student Accessibility Services , Students First , University Libraries , Community Impact , Community & Society

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Some of the nurses in the Fall 2023 White Coat Ceremonies

IN A FLASH: The White Coats Have Arrived!

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ's College of Nursing held two White Coat Ceremonies on the Kent Campus last week. 

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Professor David Silva instructs a class

Building a Stronger Democracy Through Civility

Each election season, we're all surrounded by more and more political content circulating online. David E. Silva, Ph.D., assistant professor, is studying online conversations and shedding light on how online civility plays a role in building a stronger democracy. 

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Couples Kissing on the "K" at Homecoming 2023

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"

Couples who met at С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

Tags: Community Impact , Alumni , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , University News , Homecoming , Homecoming weekend , Celebrating Homecoming

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IdeaBase Celebrating 10 Years in the Gallery in the DI Hub - Photo by Ryan Moore

10 Years of Being Powered by С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Students

Based on ideas, design and experiential learning, IdeaBase is celebrating 10 years of being powered by С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ students with a showcase of student work from over the years in the gallery on the second floor of the DI Hub through Oct. 26.

Tags: Students First , Student Life , Community Impact

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Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath

‘Deep Down, I’m Just a Regular Guy’

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life. 

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Girls in Aviation Day

Encouraging Girls to Keep Their Heads in the Clouds

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ student group Women in Aviation served as hosts for Girls in Aviation Day at the С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Airport. The young participants had the chance to fly drones, try out a flight simulator and do a pre-flight check inside a real plane.

Tags: Community and Society , College of Aeronautics & Engineering , Community Impact

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