Arts & Culture

Turkmen musicians and dancers on Risman Plaza

IN A FLASH: Turkmen on Risman

A delegation from Turkmenistan visited Kent State and brought cuisine, music and dancing from their culture to Risman Plaza. 

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence, Office of Global Education, Arts & Culture, International Students

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Hispanic Heritage Month Voices & Rhythms Discussion

Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Voices & Rhythms’

Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. Kent State University collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."

Tags: Arts & Culture, Diverse Kent State, Community & Society

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Legacy Project Students

IN A FLASH: Capturing Generational History

Students in Kent State's Long Term Care Administration program met with local senior citizens to create a book that shared their life stories. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, College of Education Health and Human Services, Arts & Culture

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Call for Photos -Squirrel

IN A FLASH: See Your Photo Here!

"IN A FLASH" offers unique views of Kent State University through the lenses of storytellers across campus. IN A FLASH invites anyone to share their Kent State-related photos at InAFlash@kent.edu.

Tags: Community & Society, Photography, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Kent State Today

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Prop Department School of Theatre and Dance

IN A FLASH: On With the Show!

It's "showtime" in the Kent State University School of Theater and Dance as the halls and studios are alive with activity as students get into the routine of Fall Semester. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Arts & Culture, School of Theatre and Dance, Theatre, Dance

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David Hassler and Maggie Anderson, current director, and former director of the Wick Poetry Center, respectively, speak at the 40th anniversary celebration.

Wick Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Large Gathering of Poets

Maggie Anderson, the founding director of Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center, was the first to offer words of verse to begin the three-day celebration of the center’s 40th anniversary.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Wick Poetry Center

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Sarah Spinner Liska, new director of the Kent State Museum.

New Museum Director Is in the Pink

One of the first things you learn about Sarah Spinner Liska, the new director of the Kent State University Museum, is her love of pink.

Tags: University News, Arts & Culture, Profiles, Student First, Kent State University Museum

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Mountain scene on The Rock

IN A FLASH: "Rock-y" Mountain Art

"The Rock" on the Kent Campus has worn many messages and many, many coats of paint. This week it displayed something unique. 

Tags: The Rock, University News, Arts & Culture, Student Life, Diverse Kent State

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President Todd Diacon, his wife, Moema Furtado, Alice Cone, Paul and Eileen Gaston and their daughter Beth, and David Hassler, at the dedication of the Gaston Prentice House, Aug. 28, 2024.

Wick Poetry Center Home Formally Dedicated as Gaston Prentice House

The historic house perched next to the Lefton Esplanade at South Lincoln Street on the Kent Campus, which has been home to the Wick Poetry Center since 2014, is now officially the Gaston Prentice House.

Tags: University News, Arts & Culture, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, Wick Poetry Center , College of Arts and Sciences

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Visiting poets for the Wick 40th anniversary celebration. From left to right: Padraig Ó Tuama, Naomi Shihab Nye, Jane Hirshfield and Adrian Matejka

Dozens of Wick Award Winners to Return for 40th Anniversary

The celebration, Sept. 19-21, will be packed with panel discussions, workshops and poetry readings, culminating in a gala dinner on Sept. 21.

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