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Arts & Culture

Rehearsal for "The Wiz."

IN A FLASH: ‘Ease on Down’ to See ‘The Wiz’

Student performers are working on final rehearsals for “The Wiz,†which opens on Feb. 21 and runs through March 2 at Kent State’s E. Turner Stump Theatre.  

Tags: Arts & Culture, School of Theatre and Dance, Community Impact

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Biennial Alumni Exhibition 2025

IN A FLASH: Alumni Art Show Ends Friday

The inaugural Biennial Alumni Exhibition, currently on display in two galleries inside Kent State's Center for the Visual Arts, opened on Jan. 17 and will end on Feb. 21. 

Tags: Center for the Visual Arts, Arts & Culture, Alumni, School of Art, Nationally Distinctive

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CVA Valentine's Day Art Sale

IN A FLASH: From the Hearts of Student Artists

Student art clubs sold their creations as Valentine's Day gift ideas sale in the atrium of the Center for the Visual Arts.

Tags: School of Art, Student Organizations, Arts & Culture, Students First, College of the Arts

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Global Safari Preview

IN A FLASH: Going Global On Campus

Feb. 10-14 is I Heart Travel Week at Kent State. There are international activities scheduled on each day, culminating on Friday with the Global Safari Fest. 

Tags: Office of Global Education, International Students, Arts & Culture, Diverse Kent State, Student Life

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Global Safari Fest 2025

Global Safari Fest is a Fabulous Finish to I Heart Travel Week

It’s Kent State’s biggest international event of the year. Providing a fantastic finish to I Heart Travel Week’s five days of activities, Global Safari Fest celebrates Kent State’s international students with performances, a country fair and global cuisine.  

Tags: Office of Global Education, International Students, Arts & Culture, Diverse Kent State, Student Life

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Hands scrolling through vinyl records in a box

Dropping the Needle – and the Stream - Gen Z Loves Vinyl

Vinyl record collecting has been a hobby since the first needle hit those grooves, but today’s college-age generation may be single-handedly helping keep this trend alive and thriving. But what is the draw to vinyl over more accessible and portable media such as MP3s and streaming services for Gen Z?

Tags: Arts & Culture, Student Life

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Lunar New Year Celebration

IN A FLASH: Celebrating the Lunar New Year

To celebrate the Lunar New Year last week, University Culinary Services offered a special menu of Chinese dishes at Eastway Center.

Tags: University Culinary Services, Students First, Arts & Culture, Student Life

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Images of shoe designs generated by AI

A Fashionable Use of Artificial Intelligence

Lauren Copeland understands the importance of becoming familiar with artificial intelligence – and balancing technology with human thought and creativity – to train students to be confident in their skills and what they can provide to the industry. Her Fashion Fundamentals class was recently tasked with creating shoe designs using an AI platform.

Tags: Student Life, Students First, Arts & Culture

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Trial By Fire

‘Sacrifice is a Silent Decision That Makes the Loudest Impact’

In getting into the role of the lead character in "Trial By Fire," a play about banned books and activism, a Kent State student keenly feels the connections between the themes in the play and the university’s history of activism. 

Tags: School of Theatre and Dance, May 4, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, College of the Arts

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Jesus Baldrich story banner

Classroom to Catwalk: Sophomore Fashion Student Takes Chance, Thrives in New York

The School of Fashion is globally recognized for its exceptional programming. It provides students with opportunities to apply their skills in real-world settings, but it takes awareness and nerve for students to recognize a golden opportunity to showcase those skills. Jesus Baldrich, a sophomore fashion merchandising major, saw one such chance and took it.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Student Life, Students First, Profiles

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