Feeling the pressure to look a certain way? You’re not alone. In this two-part CAPS workshop, we’ll dig into how beauty standards shape the way we see ourselves, challenge the pressure to “fit the mold,” and build tools for creating a healthier, more positive body image. You’ll get a free workbook to guide you along the way. You must attend Part 1 (this workshop) to attend Part 2, to be held on 4/22/26 at 3-4:30 pm.
Journaling isn’t just about writing—it’s a powerful way to sort through thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. Research shows it can boost memory, lower stress, and even improve your overall well-being. In this hands-on CAPS workshop, you’ll learn simple strategies for therapeutic journaling and get time to practice. Journals are provided.
Feeling stuck in anxiety mode? It’s not about “just thinking positive”—it’s about training your brain to be more resilient and adaptable. In this CAPS workshop, you’ll discover how stress and anxiety actually work in the brain, and pick up practical strategies to feel more in control (and less overwhelmed). Using cognitive-behavioral tools, you’ll learn how to break free from unhelpful thought loops and practice creating new, healthier ways of thinking. With practice and repetition, you can literally rewire your brain and improve how you look & feel.
Can’t focus? Constantly juggling a million tabs (literally and mentally)? This CAPS workshop breaks down what ADHD really is—covering attention, executive functioning, and hyperactivity/impulsivity—and how it shows up in everyday college life. We’ll talk about time management, organization, decision-making, and even relationships. You’ll also learn practical strategies like mindfulness and other skills to help you rein in distractions and boost focus. No ADHD diagnosis needed—if you’re curious, you’re welcome!
Want stronger, healthier connections? In this virtual interactive CAPS workshop, you’ll explore what makes relationships thrive, learn how to recognize red flags, and pick up practical tips for building habits that make your friendships, dating life, and campus connections more fulfilling.
A future in entrepreneurship may sound daunting to some, but at Kent State, students are prepared to start successful businesses with the help of LaunchNET.The Marty Erbaugh i3 Lab, LaunchNET’s summer accelerator program, has been offered to students since 2022. Participants are paid to work on their business and are provided a collaborative experience with fellow student entrepreneurs.“We have specific projects,” said Zach Mikrut, Director of LaunchNET Kent State, “ranging from business model canvas work, to prototyping, to customer interviews.” LaunchNET caters to what the students need, so ...
Welcome to Flash Focus! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life.Meet Karissa Wahl, a member of the Honors College and a second-year public health major with junior standing from Mansfield, Ohio. She has a concentration in allied health and also minors in psychology, disability studies and community inclusion. Wahl was particularly excited to visit and tour the Kent State University campus as a junior in high school, as both of her parents are proud Golden Flash alumni. “My mom and I came in the peak of the spring season, so the campus ...
By Mercury FosterUndergraduate Student InternAs we prepare to welcome three poets from the Cincinnati area to Kent State, we at the Wick Poetry Center want to introduce them and their unique perspectives before their readings onstage. The poems that they will share at the reading in the Murphy Auditorium are only pieces of their identities as poets. We hope that through asking some of our guest poets about their experiences and opinions, their answers will help crystallize the fragments their poems give us into a fuller image of them. My name is Mercury. I’m a Wick intern who helped craft...
In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, this exhibition focuses on a distinctly American art form. Quilts and coverlets originated as functional pieces for keeping warm, but developed into important forms of expression and community. Visit this special exhibition to trace their evolution over time from practical household textiles to powerful reflections of artistry, identity, and community in the American home.