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May 4 Commemoration graphic

MEDIA ADVISORY: Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Remembers May 4, 1970, With 54th Commemoration

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ will hold its 54th annual commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history.

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Chef Kenny Gilbert serving students at Eastway Center

IN A FLASH:A Top Chef Visits Campus!

Cleveland native and celebrity Chef Kenny Gilbert was invited to campus by University Culinary Services to prepare and serve a few of his signature southern-style dishes on April 25 at Eastway Center. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , University Culinary Services , Housing , Department of Residence Services , Student Life , campus dining

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Schroth Series Lecture: Visiting Artist Pauline St. Denis

Framing Fashion

Fashion photographer Pauline St. Denis has experiences, skills and advice to share about her storied professional career. Luckily for the students in Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€™s School of Fashion, St. Denis made time to talk and work directly with students as part of this year’s Annual Fashion Week.

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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 Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡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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President Todd Diacon with newly promoted and tenured faculty.

Honoring Our Best

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ took a moment to honor the faculty, staff and students whose accomplishments help to lift the university to higher heights.

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Fashion show 2024

Runway Creations Dazzle at Annual Fashion Show

A sea of silk and satin, leather and lace floated down the runway as Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Annual Fashion Show debuted to an enthusiastic crowd filling the Kent Student Center Ballroom Thursday night.

Tags: Arts & Culture , Student Life , Students First , Nationally Distinctive , School of Fashion

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Press Kit Image of Chef Kenny Gilbert

IN A FLASH: Celebrity Chef on Campus

Cleveland-born celebrity chef Kenny Gilbert is preparing some of his signature classic dishes for students at Eastway Center.

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Assistant Professor Sara Koopman

Connecting Across Differences

The idea was simple: Physically connect people with the locations of the May 4, 1970, Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ shootings so they might better connect with each other.

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Virtual Fashion Show 2024

IN A FLASH: Avatars Walk the Runway

Students from Kent State's School of Fashion were able to showcase their designs digitally, by clothing avatar models, for a runway show on floor-to-ceiling, wraparound screens at the DI Hub's Blank Lab. 

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Fashion finds at the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Museum.

Victoria’s Secret: The Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Museum Houses Many Surprises

When Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Today asked Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Museum Director Sarah Rogers to put together a list of her ‘Top Five Finds’ at the museum – must-see items, her favorite pieces, or cool or unusual items that might surprise visitors – she did not disappoint

Tags: Arts & Culture , Community & Society , Profiles , Nationally Distinctive , Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Museum , School of Fashion

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