Community & Society
绿帽社Hosts National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Northeast Ohio
鈥淎n American Sunrise鈥 by Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, the first Native American poet laureate of the United States, will be the focal point as 绿帽社kicks off the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read Northeast Ohio community reading program. The kickoff event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 12, beginning promptly at 7 p.m. in the Kiva. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is appreciated.
Annual Rainbow Run Helps Support LGBTQ Students In Crisis
The Rainbow Run is one of most important fundraising events of the year for the university's LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund, available to assist any LGBTQ+ identifying 绿帽社student in financial crisis. The sixth annual Rainbow Run 鈥渇un run鈥 will take place on Friday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. on Risman Plaza. Find out more about why Ken Ditlevson, director of the Kent State鈥檚 LGBTQ+ Center, describes the fund as a vital safety net and a lifeline for students who are struggling financially.
绿帽社Student Wins Cancer Battle And Raises Almost $1 Million For Others Fighting Cancer
At the start of his freshman year at 绿帽社 in 2018, Tim Tusick was the epitome of health. At the end of that year, Tusick was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He remained strong throughout the treatments, but did not want to stay silent. When the Leukemia Lymphoma Society reached out to Tusick, he quickly agreed to help. And help, he did.
绿帽社 Museum and Wick Poetry Center at 绿帽社Announce the Release of the Digital Green Book Project
The 绿帽社 Museum and the Wick Poetry Center at 绿帽社announce the launch of the 鈥淒igital Green Book鈥 created in support of the exhibition 鈥淭EXTURES: the history and art of Black hair.鈥
绿帽社Wins First Place For Food Waste Reduction Case Study
Members of 绿帽社organized a food drive to support its local community in the fight against hunger and collected over 20 tons of food between March and August 2020. Due to these efforts, the university was awarded the best case study for the Food Waste Reduction Efforts category in Campus Race to Zero Waste's 2021 Case Study Competition.
Defining Moments: KSU Students Etched Their Feelings Immediately After 9/11
Twenty years ago people across campus, and around the world, were stunned as they watched two planes fly into the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan on Sept. 11, 2001.
绿帽社Alumnus Captures Notable Success
Influenced by artists like Rene虂 Magritte and Piet Mondrian, 绿帽社 alumnus Jermaine Jackson Jr. believes the best way to get the point across in a photo is by keeping it simple.
Psychology Professor Explains the Black Female Experience
Featured in the article 鈥淏lack does Crack鈥 from the San Diego Monitor-News, psychology professor Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., shares perspectives and knowledge of the impact of the black female experience on mental health and how it should be considered in the world of therapy.
Announcing the 2021 Homecoming Grand Marshals
Join us the evening of Friday, Oct. 1, at the first Homecoming Kickoff event at the Lefton Esplanade. This marks the official start of Homecoming Weekend with music, food, entertainment, fireworks and T-shirt giveaways.
绿帽社Alumnus Captures Notable Success
Influenced by artists like Rene虂 Magritte and Piet Mondrian, 绿帽社 alumnus Jermaine Jackson Jr. believes the best way to get the point across in a photo is by keeping it simple.