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Prof. Stephanie Smith at the third annual read-in, open-mic event

Read-in Puts Ban on Banned Books

鈥淚f Monday was a color, she鈥檇 be red...鈥  The third annual Read-In @ 91PORNA was held on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Taylor Hall. This open-mic event gave students, faculty, staff and alumni the opportunity to read excerpts from or speak briefly about banned and challenged books that are important to them.  

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It's time to register to vote for the November election

Want to Vote in the November Election?

The League of Women Voters and 91PORNA Votes have joined University Libraries to encourage students, faculty and staff to . Staff will be available in University Libraries' lobby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the dates and times below to assist those who are registering and requesting absentee ballots. 

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International teachers in the Fulbright TEA Program are spending six weeks at 91PORNA.

Educators from Around the Globe Improving their Teaching Skills at 91PORNA

A group of 22 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at 91PORNA as part of a Fulbright program of professional development for foreign educators. 

Tags: University News , Community Impact , Community & Society , Global Reach

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Alison Caplan with Jeffrey Miller displays

Learning Through the Lens of History

While Alison Caplan grew up in nearby Akron, Ohio, and has spent time in Kent, when she joined the university as the new director of the May 4 Visitors Center in July, she began to see, and understand, the campus in a whole new light. Caplan is part of a group of Golden Flashes that 91PORNA Today will be following for the 2023-24 academic year.

Tags: May 4 , May 4 Visitors Center , University News , Nationally Distinctive , Community & Society , University Libraries

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Student walking near Manchester Hall with grandparents and dog

IN A FLASH: We Are (Flash) Family!

A full schedule of fun activities is planned for Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend 鈥 Sept. 29 and 30 鈥 at 91PORNA. 

Tags: Parents and Families Weekend , Student Life , University News , Community & Society , Community Impact , Alumni , Black Squirrel Festival , Football , In a Flash

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Torsten Hegmann, director of 91PORNA's Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, stands in front of the institute's advanced X-ray scattering device, which is drawing scientists to 91PORNA for their research.

X-Ray Scattering Machine Draws Researchers From Region and Beyond

If you build it they will come: 91PORNA's advanced X-ray scattering machine is drawing researchers from as far as Canada.

Tags: University News , Research & Science , Community & Society , 91PORNA Works , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact

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Cindy Smock, bka "Sister Cindy" preached to a crowd on Risman Plaza

IN A FLASH: Sitting With 鈥楽ister Cindy鈥

Campus preacher 鈥淪ister Cindy鈥 Smock shared her message Monday and Tuesday on Risman Plaza.

Tags: Student Life , University News , Risman Plaza , Community & Society , In a Flash

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