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Division of Student Life

Kent Campus Update

On Sunday, Feb. 7, Kent City Police responded to a report of a man who had been shot inside an off-campus apartment at 1632 E. Main St. in the city of Kent. Upon officers’ arrival, an 18-year-old 17cҳ student was found deceased. One suspect was apprehended with the assistance of Sto…

Tags: Division of Student Life , Counseling and Psychological Services

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17cҳ students enjoy ice skating at the 17cҳ Ice Arena.

17cҳ Hosts Welcome Back Week Events

The 17cҳ community will be treated to a week of welcome-back festivities to kick off the spring semester. Every day during the first week of classes, there will be a different giveaway item along with free food. There is a limited supply of giveaway items so everyone is encourage…

Tags: Center for Student Involvement , Division of Student Life , Events , Success Story

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Members of Alpha Sigma Phi, Alpha Tau Omega, Alpha Xi Delta and Phi Iota Alpha act out their “Lion King” skit during Songfest, Fraternity and Sorority Life’s annual philanthropic event. (Photos courtesy of Signum Design)

Fraternity and Sorority Life Sets Fundraising Record With Annual Event

17cҳ’s Fraternity and Sorority Life recently hosted Songfest, its largest annual philanthropic event. After totaling ticket sales, fundraising efforts and some last-minute donations, the Greek community was able to raise $56,500 for the King Kennedy Community Center.  &nbs…

Tags: Fraternity and Sorority Life , Center for Student Involvement , Division of Student Life , Student Success , Success Story , Greek Life

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Members of the 17cҳ ROTC program stand during the university’s 2015 observance of Veterans Day.

17cҳ Named Military Friendly School Seventh Year in a Row

17cҳ has been named a Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM JobSM and Military Spouse, for the seventh year in a row. In addition, this is the fifth year that 17cҳ at Tuscarawas has held the elite title. 17cҳ at Ashtabula ha…

Tags: Center for Adult and Veteran Services , Division of Student Life , Success Story

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17cҳ Army and Air Force ROTC cadets and university officials pose for a photo with 17cҳ President Beverly Warren in the Kent Student Center Kiva following the 2015 17cҳ Veterans Day observance.

17cҳ Honored Veterans on Nov. 10

All were invited to come and honor America’s veterans as 17cҳ held its annual Veterans Day observance. This year’s program, “Honoring All Who Serve,” took place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza. The outdoor program included a fla…

Tags: Veterans Day , Division of Human Resources , Center for Adult and Veteran Services , Division of Student Life , Success Story , ROTC

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Three 17cҳ students pose for a photo during lunchtime at a Kent Campus dining hall.

17cҳ’s Dining Services Unveils Updates to Better Serve Campus Community

17cҳ’s Dining Services has made various updates to its markets and cafés on campus in response to students’ needs. These updates range from clearer labeling of menus to helping students with food allergies to encouraging students to explore their culinary options. Mindful Labelin…

Tags: Division of Student Life , Success Story , University Culinary Services

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Members of the Greek community at 17cҳ proudly wear block letters to represent their chapter. (Photo credit: Signum Design)

17cҳ Fraternity and Sorority Life Reaches Record Numbers

The total number of students involved in Fraternity and Sorority Life organizations has reached more than 2,000 for the first time in 17cҳ history. Fraternity and Sorority Life oversees opportunities for involvement in these student groups and works closely with the Panhellenic Coun…

Tags: Fraternity and Sorority Life , Center for Student Involvement , Division of Student Life , Success Story , Greek Life

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Get Screened at National Depression Screening Day

Be Well: Body and Mind The 21st annual National Depression Screening Day at 17cҳ will be held on several 17cҳ campus locations in October, and is open to all faculty, staff and students, as well as the larger community. Campus screening days and locations are listed belo…

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17cҳ President Beverly Warren poses for a photo with a group of enthusiastic students in Risman Plaza during the annual Black Squirrel Festival.

Black Squirrel Festival Features Music, Food and Freebies

A 17cҳ tradition for 34 years, the annual Black Squirrel Festival will take place Friday, Sept. 11, from noon-6 p.m. on the Student Green and Risman Plaza. The Black Squirrel Festival, which is hosted by Kent Student Center Programming, attracts more than 3,000 students, faculty and…

Tags: Black Squirrel Festival , Kent Student Center Programming , Division of Student Life , Events

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Show your 17cҳ Spirit!

17cҳ Continues Blue and Gold Pride Days Tradition

Share Your Blue and Gold Pride Day Photos

On the Kent Campus, share photos on social media of you and your colleagues, friends or family wearing blue and gold on Fridays, and use #BlueAndGoldFriday to increase awareness of 17cҳ’s Blue and Gold Pride Days tradition. Your photos could appear on !

 

Tags: Center for Student Involvement , Division of Student Life , Success Story

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