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Flash the Mascot being served a piece of his birthday cake by a student 2023

The Bird Is the Word! Happy 38th Birthday, Flash the Mascot!

Everybody's heard about the bird! Oct. 12 is Flash's 38th birthday!

Tags: Homecoming, Sports, University News, Student Life, Community Impact, Community & Society, Football, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Athletics

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Kier Gaines and Angelique Daniels

Mental Health Campaign Reminds Us to Reduce the Stigma, Seek Help and Refer a Flash

The two-hour Mental Health Campaign kickoff, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom on Tuesday, Oct. 10, was well attended by the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ community. 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community and Society

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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 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ 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,

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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 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ'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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ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ 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

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ'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, 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 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ. 

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 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ photos to appear in ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Today's daily "IN A FLASH" feature. 

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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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