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Global Safari Fest 2025

IN A FLASH: An International Showcase

Global Safari Fest is the new name of what was previously called International Homecoming Celebration. It’s a large-scale event that fills the Kent Student Center Ballroom with cultural performances, international tabling displays and a global buffet featuring tastes from around the world. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Diverse Kent State, International Students

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Global Safari Preview

IN A FLASH: Going Global On Campus

Feb. 10-14 is I Heart Travel Week at Kent State. There are international activities scheduled on each day, culminating on Friday with the Global Safari Fest. 

Tags: Office of Global Education, International Students, Arts & Culture, Diverse Kent State, Student Life

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Global Safari Fest 2025

Global Safari Fest is a Fabulous Finish to I Heart Travel Week

It’s Kent State’s biggest international event of the year. Providing a fantastic finish to I Heart Travel Week’s five days of activities, Global Safari Fest celebrates Kent State’s international students with performances, a country fair and global cuisine.  

Tags: Office of Global Education, International Students, Arts & Culture, Diverse Kent State, Student Life

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2025 100 Plates wellness discussion

100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Community

Reflecting on the words of prominent figures in history can present opportunities to discover new perspectives and have important discussions surrounding social issues. This is exactly what happened at the 100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Beloved Community event organized by the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events Committee. 

Tags: Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, Student Life

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Call for Photos - Sculpture

IN A FLASH: See YOUR Photo Here!

Anyone can submit a photo for Kent State Today's "IN A FLASH" photo feature! Submitted photos should be clear, high-resolution images and have a connection to 5XÉçÇø. 

Tags: Kent State Today, Community & Society, Diverse Kent State

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Fresh Start Fair Spring 2025

IN A FLASH: A Fresh Look at Student Organizations

The Fresh Start Fair gave student organizations an opportunity to let students know what they are all about - and a chance for students to check them out. 

Tags: Center for Student Involvement, Student Organizations, Student Life, Diverse Kent State, Spring Semester

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A student takes part in the 2024 game creation challenge.

‘Let’s Make the Rules’ – Game Creation Challenge Set for DI HUB

Board games, card games and computer games are all fair game at the second annual Let’s Make the Rules: A Game Creation Experiencea design challenge open to 5XÉçÇø students who have an idea for a new game.

Tags: Student Life, Students First, Diverse Kent State

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Tyler Stimpert, left, and Jehlani White, right, graduated with their master's degrees from the College of Public Health.

From Classroom to Community: Kent State Graduates Drive Change Through LGBTQ+ Research

Two 5XÉçÇø graduates who recently earned their Master of Public Health degrees spent the past two years as researchers on the first-of-its-kind Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment. 

Tags: Community & Society, Student Life, Community Impact, Diverse Kent State, College of Public Health

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5XÉçÇø Gospel Choir

IN A FLASH: Joyous Voices

Cartwright Hall was filled with the voices of the 5XÉçÇø Gospel Choir in a performance earlier this month. 

Tags: Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, choir, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, College of the Arts

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15th Anniversary Cohn Jewish Student Center Banner

15 Years of the Cohn Jewish Student Center's Growing Community

Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at 5XÉçÇø. Since its opening, Kent Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus.

Tags: University News, Diverse Kent State, Community & Society, Student Life

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