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Fierce rivalry between Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡and Akron comes down to competition and an old wagon wheel.

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡vs. Akron Comes Down to Fierce Competition and a Wagon Wheel

Don't miss it when the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Golden Flashes play arch rival the Akron Zips on Feb. 3 for the contest. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. at Akron’s James A. Rhodes Arena. The game will air on ESPNU. 

Tags: University News , Student Life , Sports

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A collection of electric vehicles, parked outside the MACC.

IN A FLASH: Electric Rides

Electric vehicles parked outside of the MACC on Friday helped a Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡professor drive home a message about sustainability.

Tags: University News , Organizational Sustainability , Research & Science

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Students learned about employment opportunities on campus at a student employment fair in January.

IN A FLASH: Get a Job! (On Campus)

Students seeking jobs on campus attended a student employment fair at the Kent Student Center. 

Tags: Student Life , Students First , University News

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Beth Smerchansky, a maintenance facility worker at Kent State, will earn a certificate after serving in a training program led by the Association of Building Contractors right on campus.

Facilities Maintenance Training Program Grows Our Own Employees for Skilled Positions

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡is tapping in to its talent pool of workers already employed by the university to meet the shortages of skilled maintenance workers.

Tags: University News , Community and Society , Community Impact

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Congrats to Eric Taylor, OTA Winner!

Mentoring While Teaching Is the Perfect Match

The combination of passing on a love of Earth science while acting as a mentor for students is a perfect match for Eric Taylor, associate professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ at Stark.  

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A snowy scene, framed by the "Star Sphere 2010" sculpture, near Front Campus.

IN A FLASH: Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡- With Frosting

The weekend snowfall decorated Kent State's campuses in a coating of white. 

Tags: Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , University News

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In 2017, singer/songwriter David Crosby visited the May 4 Visitors Center and spoke with Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡alumna Taylor Pierce, second from right, who was a senior at the time.

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Grad Remembers Once-in-a-Lifetime Meeting With David Crosby 

As a public relations major, alumna Taylor Pierce interviewed iconic singer/songwriter David Crosby when he visited the May 4 Visitors Center in 2017. Crosby died this week at the age of 81.

Tags: University News , May 4 Visitors Center , Community and Society

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Jazz Orchestra performing in Ludwig Recital Hall (2017)

Where on the Web? A Window To Arts & Cultural Experiences

Kent State’s cultural offerings have a reach far beyond the borders of Ohio. There’s always something new to experience at the many events held at Kent State, at off-campus locations year-round ​or virtually. The redesigned Arts & Cultural Experiences page provides an educational and entertaining window into the world of Kent State.  

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Faculty Art Exhibit

Art Faculty Strut Their Stuff

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ has opened a new exhibition, the Biennial Faculty Show.

Tags: University News , Arts & Culture , Community & Society

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