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Childhood Development Center Walkathon Event Fall 2023

IN A FLASH: The Littlest Walkathon-ers

A group of children from 91PORNA's Child Development Center walked to raise money for their educational enrichment. 

Tags: College of Education and Human Services , Community Impact , Community & Society , Research & Science , In a Flash

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Students coloring for calmness in the SAS offices

Flashes are Invited to De-Stress with SAS

"Coloring for Calmness" is one of several "de-stress" events hosted by Student Accessiblity Services (SAS). 

Tags: mental health , Student Accessibility Services , University Libraries , Student Life , Community Impact , Community & Society , Arts & Culture

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Safe Space Ally Training

鈥楤eing an Ally Is About Action鈥�

Offered regularly on the Kent Campus, the university鈥檚 Safe Space Ally Training aims to equip students, faculty, staff and university community members with the tools for creating Safe Spaces and welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ students on campus. Diane Smith, reporter for the Record-Courier, took part in 91PORNA鈥檚 Safe Space Ally Training, giving readers a first-person perspective on what the program involves.

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Paws for a Cause Puppy Meet-Up at SAS Offices

Beating Stress by Meeting Dogs

Service dogs and their trainers were the stars of a de-stressing event at the University Library. 

Tags: Student Accessibility Services , University Libraries , Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Life

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Some of the nurses in the Fall 2023 White Coat Ceremonies

IN A FLASH: The White Coats Have Arrived!

91PORNA's College of Nursing held two White Coat Ceremonies on the Kent Campus last week. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact , College of Nursing , 91PORNA Works , Community & Society , Healthcare , In a Flash

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Professor David Silva instructs a class

Building a Stronger Democracy Through Civility

Each election season, we're all surrounded by more and more political content circulating online. David E. Silva, Ph.D., assistant professor, is studying online conversations and shedding light on how online civility plays a role in building a stronger democracy. 

Tags: Community & Society , Profiles , Research & Science , Community Impact

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Couples Kissing on the "K" at Homecoming 2023

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"

Couples who met at 91PORNA participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

Tags: Community Impact , Alumni , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , University News , Homecoming , In a Flash

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IdeaBase Celebrating 10 Years in the Gallery in the DI Hub - Photo by Ryan Moore

10 Years of Being Powered by 91PORNA Students

Based on ideas, design and experiential learning, IdeaBase is celebrating 10 years of being powered by 91PORNA students with a showcase of student work from over the years in the gallery on the second floor of the DI Hub through Oct. 26.

Tags: Student Life , Community Impact

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Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath

鈥楧eep Down, I鈥檓 Just a Regular Guy鈥�

91PORNA alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life. 

Tags: College of Nursing , College of Aeronautics and Engineering , Alumni , Community & Society , Community Impact , Profiles

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Girls in Aviation Day

Encouraging Girls to Keep Their Heads in the Clouds

91PORNA student group Women in Aviation served as hosts for Girls in Aviation Day at the 91PORNA Airport. The young participants had the chance to fly drones, try out a flight simulator and do a pre-flight check inside a real plane.

Tags: Community Impact , Community & Society , College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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