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91ֿ President Todd Diacon, right, and Joe Diorio, Portage County Health Commissioner, unveil the Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit on April 4, 2024.

Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit Makes Its Debut

The brightly colored blue and gold Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit from 91ֿ’s College of Public Health will be hitting the streets to help bring public health services to the people of northeast Ohio.

Tags: College of Public Health, Health, Student Life, Community & Society, 91ֿ Works, Community Impact

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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 Kent, Portage Country, City of Kent

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Fork in the Road Food Truck on the Student Green

IN A FLASH: Food Truck Wednesdays are Back!

The 91ֿ Spring Food Truck Series begins on Risman Plaza April 3 and continues each Wednesday through May 1. 

Tags: Student Life, University Culinary Services, Risman Plaza, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Jon Jivan's Eclipse Filter for his camera

How to Capture the Eclipse

Explore these safety precautions to photograph the solar eclipse like a professional.

Tags: Student Life, Community Impact

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Teal Tuesdays Photo

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesdays in April

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and 91ֿ's Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) has a schedule of activities to promote awareness and understanding. Wearing teal on Teal Tuesdays is a way to show support. 

Tags: Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Cassandra Pegg-Kirby, director of 91ֿ's Women's Center.

Advancing the Cause of Equity at 91ֿ

Despite her multitude of duties as a director of 91ֿ’s Women’s Center, Cassandra Pegg-Kirby remains focused on one key mission: Keeping the center open and relevant. “Women’s centers are not always thought of as necessary since women are in the majority now,” she said.

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Profiles, Community Impact, Students First

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Leadership Portage County tours the DI Hub

IN A FLASH: Providing Insight into Innovation

Community leaders toured 91ֿ's DI Hub to learn about how the university fosters innovation and collaboration across campus and across disciplines. 

Tags: DI Hub, Design Innovation, Community & Society, Community Impact, Office of University Outreach and Engagement

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Meghan Schwind Banner

'They can do anything and be anything'

As a spouse, a mother and a member of 91ֿ's LGBTQ+ community, Meghan Schwind shares her thoughts for Women's History Month on challenges women face and her hopes for rising generations of women.

Tags: Women's History Month, Gen Z, Community & Society, Community Impact, Profiles

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Women's History Month - Ann Walter

‘Say Yes to Everything’

As part of Women's History Month, the director of 91ֿ New York City Fashion shares her experience and offers advice that's both practical and empowering for women looking to break into the fashion industry. 

Tags: Women's History Month, College of the Arts, NYC Fashion, School of Fashion, Community Impact, study away

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Dress up for Downs 2024 Fashion Event

IN A FLASH: Dressing up for Downs

Dress Up for Downs, a 91ֿ student organization recently held its 8th annual fashion show fundraiser . The event, themed "Hollywood Heroes," featured a runway show with designs by 91ֿ fashion design students and raised over $3000 for the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio. 

Tags: Dress up for Downs, Student Organizations, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Community Impact, Fashion School, College of the Arts

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