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Euihuack Kang, associate professor and chair of the Department of English Language and Literature at Chonnam National University in South Korea, takes part in a panel discussion on May 3, 2024.

Making the Connection: Discussion Explores Parallels Between Kent State Shootings and Gwangju Uprising

A professor from Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, said his recent visit to 5XÉçÇø enabled him to experience his research into the May 4, 1970, Kent State shootings in a whole new way.

Tags: May 4 Commemoration, May 4, Global Reach, Global Presence, Nationally Distinctive

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Vietnamese student Martin Phan learned of the significance of May 4, 1970, after he arrived at Kent State last August 2023.

Newly Enrolled Vietnamese Student Learns About the Legacy of May 4, 1970

Martin Phan, 23, a nursing major in Kent State’s College of Nursing, is one of a growing number of Vietnamese citizens who have chosen to attend Kent State.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Global Reach, Diverse Kent State, Global Presence

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Designer Zandra Rhodes

IN A FLASH: Welcome Zandra Rhodes!

 

The famed British designer nicknamed "the Princess of Punk," Dame Zandra Rhodes, will be inducted into the Kent State School of Fashion Hall of Fame on April 27. 

Tags: College of the Arts, School of Fashion, Nationally Distinctive, Fashion Week, Arts & Culture, Global Reach, Global Presence

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May 4 Memorial and daffodils

Forging a Connection Between May 4, 1970, and May 18, 1980

A year ago, Yeonmin Kim, Ph.D., ’13, a literature professor from Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, was concluding his time as a visiting professor at 5XÉçÇø with one goal in mind: Create an exchange program between the two schools based on their historic campus tragedies.

Tags: May 4 Commemoration, Global Reach, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Global Presence, School of Peace and Conflict Studies

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Update Recycle Eclipse Glasses

UPDATE: How to Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses

After the eclipse, Flashes can do their part to promote sustainability  by recycling their eclipse glasses for use by viewers of future eclipses around the world. 

Tags: Global Reach, Global Impact, Organizational Sustainability, Research & Science, Community & Society, Community Impact, Total Solar Eclipse, Main Street Kent, Portage Country, City of Kent

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Holi 2024

The Festival of Love, Colors and Spring

In late March, groups of Indian students on campus celebrated the popular and significant Hindu festival of Holi. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Global Reach, Global Impact, Community & Society, International Students, India, Student Organizations, University Culinary Services

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President Todd Diacon and junior women's basketball player Bianca Juzzo celebrate the team's MAC championship.

Golden Flash from Brazil Enjoys MAC Title Her First Year at Kent State

Women's Basketball player from Brazil, Bianca Juzzo, finds much to celebrate during her first year as a Golden Flash.

Tags: Student Life, Global Reach, Profiles, Diverse Kent State, Global Presence

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Market scene in Colombia

IN A FLASH: Finding Flashes in Colombia

The assistant director of Kent State's International Admissions shared spectacular views from her visit to Colombia where she met with students and shared information about Kent State.

Tags: Colombia, International Admissions, Office of Global Education, Global Reach, Global Presence, International Students

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Religions in times of conflict.

‘We Are Living in a Time of Cracks’

As part of Kent State's Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding" initiative, faculty members from diverse backgrounds came together in an online panel to share their personal insights in navigating the impact of conflict and cultural and religious identity. 

Tags: Division of Student Life, School of Peace and Conflict Studies, University News, Student Life, Community & Society, Global Reach, Arts & Culture, Diverse Kent State, Global Presence

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Sonia Karkare, program director for the Kent State Women's Center, introduces the discussion panel for International Women's Day.

Celebrating International Women’s Day

5XÉçÇø celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 with a poster presentation to allow international students the chance to highlight women in their home countries and a service project to aid Days for Girls.

The poster presentation was followed by a panel discussion of students, faculty and staff talking about women’s issues and successes across their globe.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Student Life, Global Reach, Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, Global Presence, Community Impact, KSU Women Center

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