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The moon next to the Kent water tower in daylight.

IN A FLASH: Moon Over Campus

Clear skies over campus provided a view of the moon next to the Kent State water tower.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, Research & Science

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Denia Morris at a Native American Event at the Student Multicultural Center

'The Importance Comes Down to Individuals Finally Being Seen'

A Native American student leader shares her thoughts on Indigenous Peoples' Day. 

Tags: University News, Native Americans, Student Multicultural Center, Diverse Kent State

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Susan Thomas, nurse at the DeWeese Health Center, administers a COVID-19 booster shot and a flu vaccine to Phil Soencksen, a senior writer in University Communications and Marketing.

Give It Your Best Shot

Fall is the time to get protected from COVID-19 and flu. Appointments for shots are available at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø's DeWeese Health Center on the Kent Campus.

Tags: University News, Health, Community & Society, Organizational Sustainability, Community Impact, University Health Services

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Kent State students Ryan Aquilani of Philadelphia, Pa., and Holly Atkinson of Dayton, Ohio, make fidget tools as part of Disability Awareness Month, sponsored by Student Accessibility Services.

Everyone’s Got Something: Celebrating Disabilities

Kent State's Student Accessibility Services is celebrating October as Disability Awareness Month, with events and activities to spread the word to students that they are not alone in their struggle and that help is available. 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Health, Students First, Diverse Kent State, Student Accessibility Services

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A student walking under the arch on the Lefton Esplanade in the fog.

IN A FLASH: Fall Break, Already?

Thursday October 5 - Sunday October 8 is Fall Break at Kent State. 

Tags: Student Life, University News, Nationally Distinctive

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New campaign graphics on the Science Corridor.

IN A FLASH: Inspiring (!) Images Around Campus

Dynamic graphics bearing messaging from the university's new campaign can be seen on buildings throughout campus. 

Tags: University Communications and Marketing, University News, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive

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Your Photo Here - with Squirrel Image

IN A FLASH: See Your Photo HERE

You can submit your Kent State photos to appear in Kent State Today's daily "IN A FLASH" feature. 

Tags: University News, Kent State Today, Community & Society, Photography, Community Impact

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Distracted drivers in Ohio will be penalized starting Oct. 5.

Beware: Distracted Drivers in Ohio Will Be Issued Tickets, Fines Under New Law

The new Distracted Driving law makes it illegal to use or hold a cellphone or electronic device in your hand, lap or other parts of the body while driving on Ohio roads.   

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community and Society

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Kent State Assistant Professor Marianne Prevot shows a safety senor she is developing.

Kent State Researcher Leads Project Creating Sensor for First Responder Safety

Small sensors about the size of a postage stamp could one day save the lives of firefighters, soldiers and other workers who face the threat of toxic gases or vapors on the job. 

 

Tags: University News, Research & Science, Community & Society, Kent State Works, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Winners of the Three Minute Thesis competition were chosen by a panel of judges.

Graduate Students Use 3 Minutes and a Slide to Showcase Their Research

The top 10 presenters who had advanced from two previous preliminary rounds made their Three Minute Thesis presentations in the Kiva on Oct. 3. Students were given three minutes and one PowerPoint slide to make a concise and engaging presentation. 

Tags: Research and Science, University News, Community and Society

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