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On-campus flu vaccine clinics help keep Kent State students, faculty and staff healthy throughout the flu season.
![Students, Faculty and staff discussed MLK's ideas about peace and conflict at 100 Plates. Students, faculty and staff discussed MLK's ideas about peace and conflict at 100 Plates.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/100%20Plates%20Copy.jpg?VersionId=8otbCnkIkguQWIpo31oaUL_35R310h8L&itok=VySrTgfJ)
The 100 Plates event allowed students, faculty and staff to discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideas about peace and conflict.
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Kent State University has a roster of programmed events to celebrate Black excellence this February with the theme: Black excellence in every aspect, shade and expression, or ÀSE, a Yoruba term that represents the power that produces change. Kent State has a wide variety of events that aim to encompass and ignite the month with recognition and celebration
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The combination of a strong curriculum, real-world experience and a focus on networking allows Kent State University’s undergraduate public relations students to develop a strong foundation for their future careers.
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The student organization formerly known as the Integrated Greek Council announced its new name and rebranding at a reception inside the Pepsi Leadership Center.
![Late Kent State University President Michael Schwartz on campus posing with students Late Kent State University President Michael Schwartz on campus posing with students](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Schwartz%20with%20Students.jpg?VersionId=._U6fY4_05asMOisBsOsv0cnnInoh.9L&itok=FmHLG5Hr)
Cleveland State University and Kent State University will co-host a celebration of life for Dr. Michael Schwartz on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom. Schwartz served as president of both universities.
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Work continues on the renovations and improvements to the Kent State University Ice Arena.
![Ivory Kendrick speaks during I Am First event. Ivory Kendrick speaks during I Am First event.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Ivory%20Kendrick%20Main%20edited.jpg?VersionId=jT6xPkHa67XgBKUj4RbIhfg6bUFAOyva&itok=UyOsUn4d)
Sophomore public health major Ivory Kendrick has many irons in the fire this semester - along with academics, he is working as an intern and training his peers to be leaders.
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Cleveland State University and Kent State University will co-host a celebration of life for Dr. Michael Schwartz on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom (third floor of CSU’s Student Center). Doors will open to the public at 2:30 p.m. Those who wish to pay their respects but cannot attend in person are invited to view the event via livestream,
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