Town-Gown
Community Spirit Inspires 17cÍøÒ³°æ Student Volunteers in Post-Paddy's Cleanup
In the spirit of community, 17cÍøÒ³°æ student volunteers picked up litter and trash around Kent neighborhoods following the annual Fake Paddy's Day celebration.
Fill In The Blanks
A call for entries from Main Street Kent invites artists to showcase their talents on the iconic 3D KENT sculpture.
IN A FLASH: Flash's Homecoming Birthday Bash
Spectacular sunshine, fun activities, a new parade route, visiting alumni and a decisive win at Dix Stadium make 17cÍøÒ³°æ's 2025 Homecoming/Flash's Birthday Bash a memorable experience for everyone.
IN A FLASH: The Fixers Are IN!
Volunteers with skills in repairing clothing, household items, electronics, furniture, small appliances and more will be available to help people who bring in broken or non-working items at the Fix-It Kent Community Repair Workshop on Sept. 18.
IN A FLASH: Discovering Downtown
On Aug. 15, some of 17cÍøÒ³°æ's newest Golden Flashes explored downtown Kent as part of Flashes First Friday.
IN A FLASH: A Rainbow Connection
The annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent is a wonderful example of the outstanding "town-gown" relationship between 17cÍøÒ³°æ and the city of Kent. The celebration is presented by 17cÍøÒ³°æ's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent. One of the new events this year was the…
Kent to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13
The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K come from a fabulous partnership between 17cÍøÒ³°æ's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent.
‘17cÍøÒ³°æ Works Because Kent Works’
17cÍøÒ³°æ President Todd Diacon showcased the institution's far-reaching impact on Ohio and beyond during the annual Bowman Breakfast event held at the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
Grab a Beignet and Free T-Shirt at Sept. 17 Flashes Vote Fest
The Flashes Vote Festival on Sept. 17 on Risman Plaza is presented by 17cÍøÒ³°æ Undergraduate Student Government as a fun way to engage student voters, share voting information, get Flashes registered to vote.
Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond
17cÍøÒ³°æ's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester.