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Homecoming 2025.

IN A FLASH: Flash's Homecoming Birthday Bash

Spectacular sunshine, fun activities, a new parade route, visiting alumni and a decisive win at Dix Stadium make Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State's 2025 Homecoming/Flash's Birthday Bash a memorable experience for everyone.

Tags: Town-Gown , Homecoming , Community & Society , Community Impact , Football

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Fix-It Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Spring 2025

IN A FLASH: The Fixers Are IN!

Volunteers with skills in repairing clothing, household items, electronics, furniture, small appliances and more will be available to help people who bring in broken or non-working items at the Fix-It Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Community Repair Workshop on Sept. 18.

Tags: Community Impact , Community & Society , Town-Gown , Organizational Sustainability , Design Innovation

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Flashes First Friday 2025

IN A FLASH: Discovering Downtown

On Aug. 15, some of Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State's newest Golden Flashes explored downtown Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº as part of Flashes First Friday. 

Tags: Town-Gown , downtown kent , Community & Society , Community Impact , KSU Kickoff

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2024 Drag Race 5K finish at North Water Brewing

IN A FLASH: A Rainbow Connection

  The annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº is a wonderful example of the outstanding "town-gown" relationship between Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº and the city of Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº. The celebration is presented by Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº. One of the new events this year was the…

Tags: Town-Gown , Main Street Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº , Community Impact , Community & Society

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Rainbow Weekend bridge decorators 2024

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13

The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K  come from a fabulous partnership between Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº. 

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President Diacon Speaks at Bowman Breakfast, Fall 2024

‘Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Works Because Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Works’

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº President Todd Diacon showcased the institution's far-reaching impact on Ohio and beyond during the annual Bowman Breakfast event held at the Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Student Center Ballroom.

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Voter Registration Event 2023

Grab a Beignet and Free T-Shirt at Sept. 17 Flashes Vote Fest

The Flashes Vote Festival on Sept. 17 on Risman Plaza is presented by Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Undergraduate Student Government as a fun way to engage student voters, share voting information, get Flashes registered to vote.

Tags: Elections , Voting , Undergraduate Student Government , Students First , Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Student Center , Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Life , University News , student athlete , President Todd Diacon , Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Athletics , Town-Gown , downtown kent

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Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State at Akron Pride 2023

Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester. 

Tags: Community Impact , Community & Society , Main Street Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº , Town-Gown , downtown kent

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The Truth is Out There (No, Really...) art exhibition, KSU Downtown Gallery

IN A FLASH: The Truth is ... Downtown?

An art exhibition in the Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Downtown Gallery uses images of UFOs to evoke questions about reality in a world where truth is often reframed. 

Tags: downtown kent , School of Art Galleries , School of Art , Town-Gown , Arts & Culture , Community Impact , Community & Society , College of the Arts

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Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Farmers' Market inside the DI HUB

IN A FLASH: Final Fall Farmers’ Market

The final Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Farmers' Market of the fall semester moves indoors, inside the DI Hub, on Nov. 14.

Tags: Student Life , DI Hub , Community Impact , Town-Gown , Community & Society , Student Recreation and Wellness Center , Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State of Well-being

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