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The Kent State College of Nursing invites everyone to join the annual Race into Finals 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run on Saturday, May 3. This scenic run or walk supports the Race into Finals Emergency Fund, which assists nursing students during times of unexpected financial hardship. The 1-mile fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K starts at 9 a.m. Registration includes race timing, post-event snacks and an event T-shirt (guaranteed to participants who register by Wednesday, April 23). Register now to support a great cause and make a difference for Kent State students! 

Learn from wherever you are this summer! Whether you want to learn a new skill or supplement your interests, open-enrollment workshops are flexible and 100% online. Earn 1, 2, or 3 credits while learning about topics in education, technology, stress management, leadership, personal & professional development, and more. Both undergraduate and graduate offerings are available. Questions? Email pd@kent.edu.

We're one week into the Hunger Challenge! Donate food items to keep up the fight against food insecurity in Portance County. Suggestions include canned vegetables and potatoes, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, Ramen noodles, pasta sauce and cereal. Officials say non-perishable, shelf-stable food items are most needed. Food items are being collected at the Ravenna Center of Hope and Kent Social Services Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. throughout April. Donation boxes will also be located at the Kent and Ravenna police departments. 

Movers and Groovers is the annual service program organized by the Kent Interhall Council (KIC) to help new students move into the residence halls. Each year, we ask for a large group of volunteers to help with this effort. This fall, shifts will take place Aug. 13-14, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Movers & Groovers volunteers greet new students as they arrive on campus, help students move into their residence hall rooms, and answer questions they may have about moving in.

The LGBTQ+ Center is proud to present the annual Lavender Celebration, a special event recognizing the achievements of LGBTQ+ and ally students. This year’s celebration will take place on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. The event will feature a keynote address from Pete Finnerty, Ph.D. (‘17), a distinguished clinical counselor, educator and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. This dinner and awards celebration is free, but registration is required. Registration closes Sunday, April 20.

Flashes Give Back Week is a celebration of all the ways we give back to Kent State and our community. This year, on April 22, we are hosting our 24-hour Day of Giving to support the Kent State causes closest to our hearts. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on April 22, matching funds will be available to double your impact! Make a gift of $50 or more and receive a Kent State swag pack (limit one per donor while supplies last) so you can represent the Golden Flashes wherever you go. Don’t want to wait? 

Kent State Baseball takes on the Ohio State Buckeyes Wednesday, April 9, at Bill Davis Stadium in Columbus, Ohio!

Join the Kent State Central Ohio Alumni Chapter for a tailgate in the stadium parking lot to enjoy food and Kent State prizes with fellow alumni and fans before cheering on the Golden Flashes at their 6 p.m. game! Alumni are welcome to bring a cooler, chair or lawn games.