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Chris Wick (left) and David Hassler (right) stand in front of the Wick Poetry Center’s Poets for Science exhibition at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs’ 2023 Conference and Bookfair.

Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at Kent State’s Wick Poetry Center

The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.

Tags: Arts & Culture, University News, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, Wick Poetry Center, College of Arts & Sciences, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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Native American dancers at The Transforming Educational Praxis through Dialogue with Indigenous Perspectives Conference at Kent State

Native American Heritage Month at Kent State

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with events throughout November. 

Tags: Native Americans, Williamson House, Arts & Culture, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Palestinian Candlelight Vigil 11-09-23

Tears of Mourning and Hopes for Peace

Students gathered on Risman Plaza for a candlelight vigil mourning Palestinian lives lost in Gaza. 

Tags: Risman Plaza, Student Organizations, Student Life, Arts & Culture, Global Presence, Global Reach

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WWII soldiers in a B-26 Marauder

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Student Featured in Upcoming WWII Docuseries

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ at Stark student Chris Billings serves as the on-air host for the program. In the series, Billings dons authentic uniforms reminiscent of the young pilots who flew during World War II.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Profiles

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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡NYC Fashion attended a taping of "The View"

‘The View’ from Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡New York City Fashion

A unique class at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡New York City Fashion immerses students in different aspects of living and working in the city. 

Tags: Student Life, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Global Presence, Global Reach, School of Fashion, NYC Fashion

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artwork by David Steckel

Listen: ‘Soldier’s Heart’ by Maj Ragain

In honor of Veterans Day, we share "Soldier's Heart," a poem by the late Maj Ragain, about his experience guiding writing workshops for veterans in the Warriors Journey Home Veterans Healing Circle.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community Impact

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Pumpkin contest entries on display at Eastway

And the Pumpkin Prize Winner is ...

Find out which of the pumpkin creations displayed at Eastway received the most votes. 

Tags: University Culinary Services, Student Life, Fall Semester, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Costumed participants in the Fall Halls Celebration 2023 at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ at Stark

IN A FLASH: It's the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Fam-i-ly (SNAP, SNAP)

Faculty and administrators joined the Fall Halls Celebration in style on the campus of Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ at Stark.

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Ofrenda in the Kent Student Center for Day of the Dead

‘It’s a Celebration of Life’

The president of the Spanish and Latine Students Association shares the tradition of the Day of the Dead.

Tags: Spanish and Latino Student Association, Kent Student Center, Arts & Culture, College of Arts and Sciences, Global Reach, Global Presence

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Cabaret performance

The School of Theatre and Dance Presents Cabaret

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€™s School of Theatre and Dance is continuing its 2023-2024 season with "Cabaret (1998 version)" running through November 9 in Wright-Curtis Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.

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