Repairing things – instead of replacing them or throwing them away – is a way to save money and also helps keep waste out of landfills. That's the idea behind the Fix-It Kent Community Repair Workshop, a special event at which community volunteers who are good at fixing things work one-on-one with people who bring in broken or non-working items.  So, not only can people get repairs done to clothing, electronics, small appliances, furniture and more – they gain confidence in learning how to do repairs themselves, with guidance from the volunteers.   Fix-It K...

My name is Toby Gbloguidi, and I’m a second-year architectural studies major with minors in environmental studies and nonprofit studies.My experience at Kent State has taught me that the key to enjoying your time in college is to your time in college is to create your own experience.Coming into my freshman year at Kent State, I was unsure if I was going to enjoy college. My approach to college was to put my head down and focus on my academics&nbs...

Celebrating World Gratitude Day on Sept. 21Holding the door open for someone behind you, writing a note of 10 things you’re thankful for, volunteering or giving to a cause close to your heart bring so much joy.These are all positive acts you can do on Sept. 21, World Gratitude Day. By spreading kindness to family, friends and your community, you can join this global initiative. It’s a day to take a moment to pause, reflect and be thankful.It doesn’t take much to experience the happiness that comes from kindness. “Even the little things make a difference,” Judith Gere, Ph.D., associate professo...

Welcome to Flash Focus! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life.Meet Muskaan Khanduri, a fashion design major from Uttarakhand, India, whose interests explore the art and science of fashion.Khanduri’s studies in fashion design took her to Florence, Italy, where she worked alongside Sabine Strehl, a part-time faculty member of Kent State University's fashion program in Florence, who teaches patternmaking, draping and sewing.“She was a big motivator for me in my first Junior Studio,” Khanduri told Kent State Today. “Her way of teaching helped me fal...