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Rainbow Weekend bridge decorators 2024

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13

The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K  come from a fabulous partnership between ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï. 

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ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State at Akron Pride 2023

Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester. 

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ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State mascot Flash wearing eclipse viewing glasses

IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities. 

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Update Recycle Eclipse Glasses

UPDATE: How to Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses

After the eclipse, Flashes can do their part to promote sustainability  by recycling their eclipse glasses for use by viewers of future eclipses around the world. 

Tags: Global Reach, Global Impact, Organizational Sustainability, Research & Science, Community & Society, Community Impact, Total Solar Eclipse, Main Street ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, Portage Country, City of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï

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Main Street ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's Family Friendly Halloween with Flash the Mascot

IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween

On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's Family Friendly Halloween event. 

Tags: Community Impact, Town-Gown, downtown kent, Main Street ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, Child Development Center, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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Carved Halloween pumpkins outside of Beall Hall

IN A FLASH: Spooky Season on Campus

Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus. 

Tags: Student Life, Fall Semester, Students First, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Main Street ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, downtown kent, Town-Gown

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Rainbow Unicorn running along ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's Main Street Rainbow Bridge

IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï

Downtown ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14. 

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Ken Ditlevson and others decorating the Main Street Bridge for Rainbow Weekend

'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'

Students coming to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï to support them.

Tags: LGBTQ+ Center, LGBTQ Community, LGBTQ Studies, City of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, Main Street ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, Honors College, Diverse ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State, Town-Gown, downtown kent

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Volunteers decorating the Rainbow Main Street Bridge

It's a Rainbow Week at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State!

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State and the city of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week. 

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