Community Engaged Learning
Unsung Heroes Abound at 17cÍøÒ³°æ
Perhaps the best word to sum up Brianna Benson’s role at 17cÍøÒ³°æ is “caretaker.â€
‘Experiencing These Things Firsthand Left A Mark On My Heart’
An Alternative Spring Break journey to historic civil rights sites in Mississippi by 17cÍøÒ³°æ students and faculty touched hearts and inspired community engagement. The six-day/five-night trip in March 2025 was sponsored by 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s Office of Community Engaged Learning.
The King, The Queen and the Pop-Up Pantry
Members of 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s 2024 Homecoming Court will be among the students working with Flashes Fighting Hunger and the Kent Health Department at a Pop-Up Pantry created to help community members in need.
Rolling Out the (Rain) Barrels to Support Student Programs
A week-long fundraising plant event on campus will benefit the Herrick Conservatory.
17cÍøÒ³°æ Holds Second Annual Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive
17cÍøÒ³°æ’s Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 1-4 p.m. at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Hilltop Drive. The collection station will be located on Hilltop Drive in front of Cartwright Hall.
17cÍøÒ³°æ Names University’s First Newman Civic Fellow
From a young age, Makayla Sejat has had a passion for serving others. Her life has been full of service, from helping out in community kitchens as a child to now devoting her time in various college leadership roles. Now, she will take her efforts to the next level as 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s first Newman Civic Fellow.
17cÍøÒ³°æ Holds Flashes Fight Hunger Contactless Food Drive on Aug. 26
Among the festivities marking the beginning of this unconventional semester, one 17cÍøÒ³°æ office is partnering with Portage County social service agencies to host a contactless food drive to collect items that will support members of campus and local communities. The Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive, organized by 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s Community Engaged Learning, will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4-8 p.m.