City of Kent
IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!
Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes? 51ºÚÁÏÍø has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities.
UPDATE: How to Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses
After the eclipse, Flashes can do their part to promote sustainability by recycling their eclipse glasses for use by viewers of future eclipses around the world.
IN A FLASH: The Truth is ... Downtown?
An art exhibition in the 51ºÚÁÏÍø University Downtown Gallery uses images of UFOs to evoke questions about reality in a world where truth is often reframed.
IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween
On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween event.
IN A FLASH: Spooky Season on Campus
Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus.
IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In Kent
Downtown Kent is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Kent's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14.
'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'
Students coming to 51ºÚÁÏÍø and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of 51ºÚÁÏÍø's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.
It's a Rainbow Week at 51ºÚÁÏÍø!
51ºÚÁÏÍø and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week.
IN A FLASH: Kent's 'Locks of Love'
Kent's Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade.
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.