Interactive Online Poetry Project Honoring Earth Day Earth Stanzas is an interactive poetry project in honor of Earth Day to which anyone can contribute. Hosted by The Center for Earth Ethics at Union Theological Seminar and the Wick Poetry Center at Kent State University, Earth Stanzas draws on the inspiration of eight poets who engage the beauty, depth and interconnectedness of the Earth. Earth Stanzas ...

The Center for Earth Ethics at Union Theological Seminary in New York City and the Wick Poetry Center at Kent State University are launching Earth Stanzas, an interactive poetry project in honor of Earth Day, which is celebrated around the world on April 22. Earth Stanzas draws on the inspiration of eight poets who engage the beauty, depth and interconnectedness of the Earth, and invites readers to interact with the poems and find their own poetic voice. Each model poem and its prompt invites participants to reflect on their relationship to the Earth and to share their voice in an online ga...

Hey, Flashes! During the month of March, while everyone has been encouraged to practice proper social distancing and stay at home, our social team has been working hard (from our homes) to keep you informed. We continue to make the best of these unprecedented times by sharing some of the moments that make our Kent State community special. Here are some of the top-performing posts from the month of March. INSTAGRAM On Instagram, the top-performing post featured Kent State Undergraduate Student Government representatives painting The Rock to remind Kent State that "Flashes Take Care of ...

Applications are now being accepted for emergency aid through the Kent State Emergency Grant Fund. DEAR KENT STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, We know that many of you are hurting as a result of the pressures and stress brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of you have lost jobs and income, and some are dealing with family members who are sick with COVID-19. Kent State is committed to helping students who are struggling financially due to the pandemic. Applications are now being accepted for emergency aid through the Kent State Emergency Grant Fund. The Emergency Grant Fund is in...

Honors College Announces Distinguished Faculty Award Winner William Perrine, a senior lecturer of fashion design and merchandising in The Fashion School was recently announced as the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award. Learn more. Wick Poetry Center Starts Online Weekly Writing Workshops During this time of social distancing, the Wick Poetry Center is working hard to convert its programs, creative writing tools and interactive traveling exhibits to an accessible and engaging online platform where you can participate in creative community discu...