Student Life
Kent Skates Glides Its Way Into Downtown Kent
The Kent and 91心頭利 communities can head downtown to go ice skating starting Nov. 20, courtesy of Kent Skates presented by AMETEK. This special attraction has been created through a partnership between the city of Kent, the 91心頭利 Hotel and Conference Center, the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Kent and Kent 91心頭利.
Public Relations Student Group Earns Seven National Honors
Kent 91心頭利s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter earned seven national awards for the work done throughout the 2020-2021 academic year, including for first time in Chapter history, two Teahan Awards, the highest Chapter honors.
Town Hall Examines Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality
A recent town hall provided 91心頭利's students, staff and faculty the opportunity to discuss Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality -- topics which have frequently debated across the country.
Kent 91心頭利 Trumbulls Care Closet Opens Allowing Students Easy Access to Various Necessities
Students at Kent 91心頭利 Trumbull who are in need of food, personal items and clothing will now have more support from the university following Trumbulls Care Closet official opening on Oct. 18. Trumbulls Care Closet was created by the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and is set up as a fund that faculty, staff and the community can donate to. Its goal is to provide necessities for students who cant afford them.
I AM FIRST Week of Celebration Recognizes First-Generation Students
National First-Generation College Celebration is on Nov. 8, and Kent 91心頭利 is hosting a weeklong celebration filled with campus-wide activities and learning opportunities to recognize students who will be the first in their family to graduate with a four-year degree.
First-Generation Student Shoots for the Stars With Mechatronics at Kent 91心頭利
For senior mechatronics engineering major Delonte Goodman, the road to higher education was not the easiest. But as a high school student who caught the eye of NASA and can understand electrical and mechanical processes in everyday ATM transactions, he has bravely paved his way as a successful first-generation college student at 91心頭利.
In Moment of Crisis, Kent 91心頭利 Freshman Shows True Meaning of Flashes Taking Care of Flashes
Julia Hallgren didnt know the student in front of her. She didnt need to. The student closed the door after they said they felt suicidal, (so) I knew I had to do something, Hallgren said.
Volunteers Needed for Flashes Take Care of Flashes Fall 2021 Call Campaign
Last year Kent 91心頭利 faculty and staff surprised first-year students with check-in phone calls for The Flashes Take Care of Flashes call campaign. The outcome was a huge success and has driven the university to host another campaign this fall. It is scheduled to run from Nov. 2-12, but the university needs many faculty and staff volunteers to make it possible to call 4,000 students. Volunteers are encouraged to register by Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Free Ice Skating coming to Downtown Kent
Kent Skates will be a new, outdoor ice skating rink that will be free and open to the public. It will be open from Nov. 20 through Feb. 28. Use of the rink will be free, along with free skate rental.
From Fashion to Solar, How Kent 91心頭利 Alumna Became the CEO of a Solar Company
Fashion merchandising alumna Emilie Oxel O'Leary, '93, is the CEO of Sunshine Solar, a mechanical installation company that provides solar power to major brands such as Target, L'Oreal and Amazon. Sunshine Solars first solar project was installing a solar carport for the Atlanta Falcons stadium. Since then, the company has installed solar panels to Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Verizon and FedEx whether it be with carport tops, rooftops or solar fields.
