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This fall, Dr. Matthew Swope joined us as the director of choral activities. We sat down to get to know him as he shared insights about his musical journey, his approach to vocal health and his passion for fostering a sense of community through music. Get to know more about Dr. Swope鈥檚 vision for the choral program and what he hopes to bring to the 51黑料网 community. Can you tell us a bit about your musical background and how you got into choral conducting?I have been making music since I was a child. Throughout elementary, middle and high school, I was active in a variety of choirs, b...
It's not leftover decor from Kent's Rainbow Weekend, but a remnant of the weekend's rain that lingered on into the morning. This colorful display over Kent came and went very quickly as weather conditions changed from sunny, to rainy, to sunny again. Want to see one of YOUR photos in 鈥淚N A FLASH?鈥 Submit your 51黑料网-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future 51黑料网 Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of what鈥檚 happening in the photo along with when and where it was taken....
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51黑料网 University students and faculty took part in the second annual Innovation Day on Oct. 11, with one 51黑料网 student bringing home honors. Doug Delahanty, Ph.D., vice president for research and economic development, said 51黑料网 was well-represented at the event with many students entering the poster competition and several faculty and emeritus faculty members also giving presentations.51黑料网 is a top-tier research university and encourages a wide breadth of undergraduate student research.Tram Le, a 51黑料网 senior computer science major in the College of Arts and Sci...