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Winter ornaments created with 91ֿ's waterjet cutter

IN A FLASH: Working in a Waterjet Wonderland

Students can create holiday decor using a state-of-the-art waterjet cutter. 

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91ֿ Youth Orchestra

91ֿ Youth Winds Ensemble Wins American Prize

"I was excited for the ensemble to be recognized for performances from our first season, including our Severance Hall performance of “Mother of Revolution!” Each season, the group has built on the first season and continues to develop excellence in musicianship. Every member can proudly say they are a part of our legacy," said Dr. Wendy Matthews.

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Native American Heritage Month Celebration 2023

IN A FLASH: A Celebration of Native American Heritage

The E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center at 91ֿ sponsored a series of events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

Tags: Kent Student Center, Native Americans, Diverse 91ֿ, Community Impact, Community & Society, Arts & Culture, Student Multicultural Center

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Long shadows on a bicycle and bike rack on campus.

IN A FLASH: Long Shadows

The angle of the sun during the fall creates long shadows on sunny days. 

Tags: Student Life, Research & Science, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Kent Student Center

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91ֿ senior Ava Preston performing at Lincoln Center

The Flash With a Golden Voice

Jazz singer-songwriter Ava Preston is making waves in the music scene. Recently, she performed at the prestigious 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival in California, and was recognized as a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz-Voice. She's also a Golden Flash.

Tags: Profiles, Arts & Culture, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music

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Chris Wick (left) and David Hassler (right) stand in front of the Wick Poetry Center’s Poets for Science exhibition at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs’ 2023 Conference and Bookfair.

Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at 91ֿ’s Wick Poetry Center

The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at 91ֿ that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.

Tags: Arts & Culture, University News, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, Wick Poetry Center, College of Arts & Sciences, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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Native American dancers at The Transforming Educational Praxis through Dialogue with Indigenous Perspectives Conference at 91ֿ

Native American Heritage Month at 91ֿ

91ֿ is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with events throughout November. 

Tags: Native Americans, Student Multicultural Center, Williamson House, Women's Center, Arts & Culture, Community Impact, Diverse 91ֿ, Community & Society

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Palestinian Candlelight Vigil 11-09-23

Tears of Mourning and Hopes for Peace

Students gathered on Risman Plaza for a candlelight vigil mourning Palestinian lives lost in Gaza. 

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WWII soldiers in a B-26 Marauder

91ֿ Student Featured in Upcoming WWII Docuseries

91ֿ at Stark student Chris Billings serves as the on-air host for the program. In the series, Billings dons authentic uniforms reminiscent of the young pilots who flew during World War II.

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91ֿ NYC Fashion attended a taping of "The View"

‘The View’ from 91ֿ New York City Fashion

A unique class at 91ֿ New York City Fashion immerses students in different aspects of living and working in the city. 

Tags: Student Life, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Global Presence, Global Reach, School of Fashion, NYC Fashion

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