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Alfreda Brown (center), 91ֿ’s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, poses with award winners David Hassler (left), director of the Wick Poetry Center, and Molly Merryman (right), associate professor of sociology and founding director.

91ֿ to Hold 14th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 28

91ֿ held its 14th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. The keynote speaker for the event was Joy-Ann Reid, national correspondent for MSNBC and author of “Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons and the Racial Di…

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Kent Campus

91ֿ students enjoy ice skating at the 91ֿ Ice Arena.

91ֿ Hosts Welcome Back Week Events

The 91ֿ community will be treated to a week of welcome-back festivities to kick off the spring semester. Every day during the first week of classes, there will be a different giveaway item along with free food. There is a limited supply of giveaway items so everyone is encourage…

Tags: Center for Student Involvement , Division of Student Life , Events , Success Story

Kent Campus

Bob Dylan’s Pastel Portraits to Be Shown at 91ֿ

Legendary musician Bob Dylan will have some of his visual arts output exhibited at 91ֿ’s Downtown Gallery. “Face Value,” a collection of 12 large portraits drawn in pastel, will run Jan. 21-March 5 at the university’s Downtown Gallery, located at 141 E. Main St. in Kent, Ohio. Ther…

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Kent Campus

91ֿ Holds Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 18 and 19

91ֿ will hold its Fall Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, Dec. 18, and Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). 91ֿ will confer 2,154 degrees, including 1,565 bachelor’s degrees, 526 master’s degrees, 60 doctoral de…

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Kent Campus

91ֿ President Beverly Warren joins (left to right) 91ֿ English Professor Ed Dauterich, Parade Grand Marshal Julian Edelman and Kent Mayor Jerry Fiala in cutting the ribbon to officially start the 2015 Homecoming Parade.

91ֿ Celebrates 2015 Homecoming With Parade, Events and Football Game Win

This year's Homecoming was a fun-filled weekend of events that included the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Homecoming Parade and a football win against the Miami RedHawks, 20-14. This year’s homecoming featured 91ֿ alumnus and Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman as the Parade Grand Marshal…

Tags: Homecoming , Division of Institutional Advancement , Events , Success Story , Alumni

Kent Campus

WKSU and the Hudson Library & Historical Society Present Terry Pluto and Amanda Rabinowitz

Each week, sports columnist and Northeast Ohio legend Terry Pluto brings his talents to WKSU. “Morning Edition” host Amanda Rabinowitz is his regular partner, engaging the audience with insights, predictions and general observations on the health, well-being and success of the region’s beloved teams…

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WKSU and the Hudson Library & Historical Society Present Terry Pluto and Amanda Rabinowitz

Growing Research at 91ֿ Is Focus of Fall 2015 Bowman Breakfast

The fall 2015 Bowman Breakfast will take place at 91ֿ in the Kent Student Center Ballroom on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Doors open at 7 a.m., breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m., and the program will follow at 8 a.m. The featured speaker is Paul DiCorleto, Ph.D., vice president for research and…

Tags: Bowman Breakfast , Events , Division of University Relations , Town-Gown

Kent Campus

91ֿ’s Liquid Crystal Institute to Celebrate “50 Years of Innovation”

The Glenn H. Brown Liquid Crystal Institute® and the College of Arts and Sciences at 91ֿ will host a 50th anniversary celebration of the institute on Friday, Sept. 25, starting at 10 a.m. in the Kent Student Center Kiva on the Kent Campus. The event will kick off a yearlong celebra…

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International students outdoors

Mandatory Orientation for All International School of Communication Studies Students

The School of Communication Studies will host an orientation for international students (including graduate students) on Friday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. in Room 146 of Taylor Hall. The main purpose of the meeting is to introduce students to faculty, staff and one another. All students are welcome to atte…

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School of Communication Studies

91ֿ President Beverly Warren poses for a photo with a group of enthusiastic students in Risman Plaza during the annual Black Squirrel Festival.

Black Squirrel Festival Features Music, Food and Freebies

A 91ֿ tradition for 34 years, the annual Black Squirrel Festival will take place Friday, Sept. 11, from noon-6 p.m. on the Student Green and Risman Plaza. The Black Squirrel Festival, which is hosted by Kent Student Center Programming, attracts more than 3,000 students, faculty and…

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