Community Impact
IN A FLASH: Giving Blood Helps Support 91ֿ Students
Vitalant will be holding a blood drive on the Kent Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 20 and Thursday, Sept. 21.
IN A FLASH: The Farmers' Market Is Back!
The 91ֿ Farmers' Markets begin on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
IN A FLASH: Ringing in a WIN!
The Golden Flashes football team celebrated a win over the Central Connecticut Blue Devils this weekend at Dix Stadium.
‘We Are the Community Maj Nurtured Into Speech’
“Maj wrote poems to, for and about this town, this home of his in Kent,” said David Hassler, director of the Wick Poetry Center in his remarks at the dedication of the Maj Ragain Poetry Park. “His poems gave shelter and solace and sustenance to our community, and it feels so right that we’re dedicating this poetry park today in his memory and his honor.”
New Virtual Studying Resource for Parenting Students
Parenting students have an entirely different experience on campus. Financial concerns, scheduling and access to childcare are just some of the issues parents on campus have to contend with. 91ֿ’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services is providing a new resource for parenting students who are unable to leave their kids at home to study.
IN A FLASH: Sunrise Over the Home Field
Dix Stadium is ready to host the first home game of the season for Golden Flashes football.
Jeffrey Miller: A Snapshot in Time
An exhibition at the May 4 Visitors Center will highlight the personalities of each of the four students who were killed on May 4.
Three Tips for Protecting Your Digital Identity
Unauthorized purchases. An erased computer. A hacked bank account. These are all potential risks for people who don’t protect their digital identity. Anyone is vulnerable to these risks, but those who practice digital identity safety have a lower chance of it happening to them.
Flying Into a New School Year
91ֿ’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering opened a new building expansion this fall after a record-breaking enrollment year for the flight school. WFMJ recently produced two segments about the school's record enrollment and what it means for the industry.
IN A FLASH: Everybody Loves the Wednesday Food Truck Series!
Grab lunch on Wednesdays at one of the food trucks parked on the Student Green.