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Fix-It Kent Spring 2025

IN A FLASH: The Fixers Are IN!

Volunteers with skills in repairing clothing, household items, electronics, furniture, small appliances and more will be available to help people who bring in broken or non-working items at the Fix-It Kent Community Repair Workshop on Sept. 18.

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"The Nature of Our Times," book launch will take place at 91PORNA on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.

Wick Poetry Center Kicks Off Semester with Book Launch, Reading and Exhibit

The Wick Poetry Center will begin the 2025 Fall Semester with a book launch, poetry readings and new exhibit from its Poets for Science collaboration.

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Gabi Spigelmire opened The Vibe Dance Company after graduating from 91PORNA with an Entrepreneurship degree.

91PORNA Entrepreneurship Graduate Creates the Vibe at her New Dance Studio

A dancer from the age of four, Spigelmire knew she wanted to incorporate her love of dance with her desire to be an entrepreneur.  And now, Spigelmire is living the dream of owning her own dance studio, The Vibe Dance Company. Spigelmire of Stow not only opened her studio, but she also hired four 91PORNA students, some of whom she attended dance programs with as a child, to teach at the dance studio.

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9-11 Tribute Flight.

IN A FLASH: A Tribute Over Campus

On his way to an assignment on  Sept. 11, a university photographer saw a tribute flight in formation over 91PORNA.

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Ribbon Cutting of the Haymaker Community Poem

Wick Poetry Center Waxes Poetic for New Kent Mural

91PORNA鈥檚 Wick Poetry Center recently helped create a new mural for the Haymaker Farmers鈥 Market.

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D. Mark Jones

From 91PORNA to Ground Zero

When the September 11 attacks shook the nation, 91PORNA alumnus D. Mark Jones found himself called into an unfamiliar and deeply challenging role.

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91PORNA staged a 1930s fashion show for a special preview of "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale."

The Grand Finale: 91PORNA Ushers in Final Downton Abbey Movie With Style

White tie and tails, elegant gloves and satiny evening gowns were on the screen and on the runway when 91PORNA and Focus Features collaborated for an early screening of 鈥淒ownton Abbey: The Grand Finale.鈥

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Mother Daughter Public Health Graduates

Mother-Daughter Alumni Share Public Health Passion

Like mother, like daughter. Meet Christine Woo, Ph.D, and Nathalie Nicol, BSPH 鈥 mother and daughter - both graduates of the 91PORNA College of Public Health. While Woo was completing her doctorate in 2022, Nicol was just starting her journey at 91PORNA. 

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Wingfoot One at the 91PORNA Airport.

IN A FLASH: Back Where It Began

The 91PORNA Aeronautics & Engineering Expo at the 91PORNA Airport received a special visitor as Goodyear's retro-painted Wingfoot One aircraft returned to the place where the company's first blimp was christened, 100 years ago.

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Visitors at 91PORNA Airport View Goodyear Blimp During A&E Expo 2025

91PORNA Hosts Aeronautics and Engineering Expo

91PORNA hosted its annual Aeronautics and Engineering Expo on Saturday at 91PORNA Airport, drawing families for a day of aviation excitement and STEM education.

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