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Arts & Culture

Winter ornaments created with Kent State's waterjet cutter

IN A FLASH: Working in a Waterjet Wonderland

Students can create holiday decor using a state-of-the-art waterjet cutter. 

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Kent State Youth Orchestra

Kent State Youth Winds Ensemble Wins American Prize

"I was excited for the ensemble to be recognized for performances from our first season, including our Severance Hall performance of “Mother of Revolution!” Each season, the group has built on the first season and continues to develop excellence in musicianship. Every member can proudly say they are a part of our legacy," said Dr. Wendy Matthews.

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Native American Heritage Month Celebration 2023

IN A FLASH: A Celebration of Native American Heritage

The E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center at Kent State University sponsored a series of events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

Tags: Kent Student Center, Native Americans, Diverse Kent State, Community Impact, Community & Society, Arts & Culture, Student Multicultural Center

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Long shadows on a bicycle and bike rack on campus.

IN A FLASH: Long Shadows

The angle of the sun during the fall creates long shadows on sunny days. 

Tags: Student Life, Research & Science, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Kent Student Center

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Kent State senior Ava Preston performing at Lincoln Center

The Flash With a Golden Voice

Jazz singer-songwriter Ava Preston is making waves in the music scene. Recently, she performed at the prestigious 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival in California, and was recognized as a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz-Voice. She's also a Golden Flash.

Tags: Profiles, Arts & Culture, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music

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Chris Wick (left) and David Hassler (right) stand in front of the Wick Poetry Center’s Poets for Science exhibition at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs’ 2023 Conference and Bookfair.

Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at Kent State’s Wick Poetry Center

The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at Kent State University that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.

Tags: Arts & Culture, University News, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, Wick Poetry Center, College of Arts & Sciences, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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Native American dancers at The Transforming Educational Praxis through Dialogue with Indigenous Perspectives Conference at Kent State

Native American Heritage Month at Kent State

Kent State University is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with events throughout November. 

Tags: Native Americans, Student Multicultural Center, Williamson House, Women's Center, Arts & Culture, Community Impact, Diverse Kent State, Community & Society

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Palestinian Candlelight Vigil 11-09-23

Tears of Mourning and Hopes for Peace

Students gathered on Risman Plaza for a candlelight vigil mourning Palestinian lives lost in Gaza. 

Tags: Risman Plaza, Student Organizations, Student Life, Arts & Culture, Diverse Kent State, Global Presence, Global Reach

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WWII soldiers in a B-26 Marauder

Kent State Student Featured in Upcoming WWII Docuseries

Kent State University at Stark student Chris Billings serves as the on-air host for the program. In the series, Billings dons authentic uniforms reminiscent of the young pilots who flew during World War II.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Profiles

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Kent State NYC Fashion attended a taping of "The View"

‘The View’ from Kent State New York City Fashion

A unique class at Kent State New York City Fashion immerses students in different aspects of living and working in the city. 

Tags: Student Life, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Global Presence, Global Reach, School of Fashion, NYC Fashion

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