Community & Society

IN A FLASH: Having a WinterBlast!
Friday's WinterBlast was part of a full schedule of activities this semester from the Flash Activities Board (FAB).

BSN Students Head West to Learn Cultural Humility
In the southwest corner of South Dakota, on the Nebraska border and at the southern end of the Badlands, sits the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. It is home to the Ogalala Lakota Nation.
This fall, faculty and students from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Kent State Salem traveled to the reservation in what has become an almost annual excursion. The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to the trips over the last three years, which made this return visit quite significant for members of the group.

IN A FLASH: A Warm Welcome at The SMC

Molded Fiber Glass Foundation Renews Commitment to Ashtabula County Scholarship Program at Kent State Ashtabula
Following an initial two-year period, Molded Fiber Glass (MFG) Chairman Richard Morrison recently returned to the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø at Ashtabula Campus to announce a two-year renewal of the MFG Foundation Ashtabula County Scholarship program.

Where on the Web? A Window To Arts & Cultural Experiences
Kent State’s cultural offerings have a reach far beyond the borders of Ohio. There’s always something new to experience at the many events held at Kent State, at off-campus locations year-round ​or virtually. The redesigned Arts & Cultural Experiences page provides an educational and entertaining window into the world of Kent State.

Art Faculty Strut Their Stuff
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø has opened a new exhibition, the Biennial Faculty Show.

Kent State Ownership Center Helps Businesses Prepare for Successions
A ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø program is helping business owners retire by providing them succession plans to ease the transition in their companies.

KENT STATE GEAUGA PROVIDING OSHA SAFETY TRAINING TO SMALL BUSINESSES IN GEAUGA COUNTY And BEYOND
Thanks to a $75,000 grant from Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Susan Harwood Training Grants Program, ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø at Geauga is designing a pilot training program for workers from small businesses in underserved rural communities to help ensure safe and healthy workplaces. As part of the campus’ ongoing commitment to leadership in regional workforce development, the program will be implemented in Geauga County starting in the second quarter of 2023.

Actor Danny Trejo to Headline Kent State Stark Speakers Series on March 9
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø at Stark’s Featured Speakers Series and the Stark Library’s Speaking of Books Author Series are partnering to present iconic Hollywood character actor Danny Trejo, who will speak at the Canton Palace Theatre on March 9.

IN A FLASH: Flashes Donate to Save Lives
Every pint of donated blood can save three lives.