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Rainbow Weekend bridge decorators 2024

The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K  come from a fabulous partnership between Â鶹´«Ã½'s LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent. 

President Diacon Speaks at Bowman Breakfast, Fall 2024

Â鶹´«Ã½ President Todd Diacon showcased the institution's far-reaching impact on Ohio and beyond during the annual Bowman Breakfast event held at the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

Voter Registration Event 2023

The Flashes Vote Festival on Sept. 17 on Risman Plaza is presented by Kent State Undergraduate Student Government as a fun way to engage student voters, share voting information, get Flashes registered to vote.

Kent State at Akron Pride 2023

Â鶹´«Ã½'s LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester. 

The Truth is Out There (No, Really...) art exhibition, KSU Downtown Gallery

An art exhibition in the Â鶹´«Ã½ Downtown Gallery uses images of UFOs to evoke questions about reality in a world where truth is often reframed. 

Kent State Farmers' Market inside the DI HUB

The final Kent State Farmers' Market of the fall semester moves indoors, inside the DI Hub, on Nov. 14.

Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween with Flash the Mascot

On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween event. 

Carved Halloween pumpkins outside of Beall Hall

Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus. 

Rainbow Unicorn running along Kent's Main Street Rainbow Bridge

Downtown Kent is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Kent's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14.