Center for Student Involvement
Kent Clarks Showcase their Talent on NBC’s "Today Show"
The semester ended on a high note for Kent State University’s contemporary a cappella singing group. Dressed in their blue and gold, the Kent Clarks recently shared their talent on the plaza of NBC’s “Today Show.” The 16-member group sang a mix of Top 40 hit songs on the show before heading in…
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Kent State to Host the Fifth Annual Hablemos “Let’s Talk” Conference
Kent State University’s Latino Networking Caucus (LNC) and the Spanish and Latino Student Association (SALSA) will host the fifth annual Hablemos “Let’s Talk” conference on May 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Kiva. Hablemos is an annual spring event for the campus commun…
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Kent State Gears Up for 21st Annual FlashFest Celebration
Kent State University’s 21st annual FlashFest will deliver a mix of music genres with hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, R&B artist Jeremih and disc jockey duo the Chainsmokers. This year, the event will take place Thursday, April 23. Music begins at 5 p.m. on the Student Green, weather permitting, wi…
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Kent State Students Celebrate at 21st Annual FlashFest
Kent State University’s 21st annual FlashFest delivered a mix of music genres with hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, R&B artist Jeremih and disc jockey duo the Chainsmokers. Kevin Otubu, director of programming for the Undergraduate Student Government at Kent State, says the variety of genres w…
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Kent State Hosts Relay for Life to Help Fight Cancer, April 17-18
Kent State University will host Relay for Life, beginning Friday, April 17, at 6 p.m. and ending Saturday, April 18, at noon in the Kent State Field House. Relay for Life events are organized, overnight community fundraising walks that benefit the American Cancer Society. The event, which helps to …
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Center for Student Involvement’s Awards Ceremony Recognizes Student Leaders
Kent State University’s Center for Student Involvement hosted the 37th annual Student Leadership and Honors Awards on April 8 in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. The event celebrates and recognizes student leaders, organizations and advisors for their contributions to the Kent State community durin…
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KENTtalks Discussion to Focus on Race Relations
The Kent State University community is invited to take part in the second KENTtalks discussion to share in an open dialogue about race relations, specifically to ensure that every member of the university community feels respected, valued and safe. E. Timothy Moore, Assistant Dean Emeritus in Ken…
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Kent State Greek Life Participates in WKYC’s #ShovelChallenge
Kent State University members of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service fraternity, spent their afternoon on Feb. 27 digging out snow-covered fire hydrants in Kent neighborhoods. WKYC Channel 3 Producer Jon Adkins approached the Kent Fire Department and Kent State’s Greek L…
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Kent State University’s First Latina Sorority Steps Out
Kent State University’s first Latina sorority, Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Inc., introduced themselves to the Kent State and Greek community in its step out show on Feb. 20 at the Kent Student Center Kiva. The sorority’s purpose is to give the population of identified Latina students on campus support …
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Kent State Singing Group Performs at White House
A Kent State University student a cappella singing group spent part of their holiday break traveling to Washington, D.C., to perform for President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. The Kent Clarks, an organization made up of students pursuing all types of majors who share the desire to cre…
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