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Interns in Los Angeles

Kent State Interns Collaborate With Alumnus On Princess Diana Documentary Sequel

For future filmmakers and video production professionals, there’s almost nothing like being immersed in the film industry in Los Angeles: the creative energy, the professional connections and the buzz of activity.

That dream learning environment came to life for four Kent State Media and Journalism students who interned in Los Angeles at 1895 Films, an Emmy and Peabody award-winning film and documentary company co-founded by alumnus Tom Jennings, ‘85

Tags: Arts & Culture, Kent State Works

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Display of colorful hats at 2023 Latino Affairs Summit resource fair

IN A FLASH: Scenes From the Summit

The 2023 Ohio Latino Affairs Summit, "¡Juntos! Latino Growth Is Ohio Growth," convened on Friday at Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s Kent Campus. 

Tags: Diverse Kent State, University News, Kent Student Center, Community & Society, Community Impact, Arts & Culture

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Musician and May 4 Witness Chris Butler and Alison Caplan, director of the May 4 Visitors Center

Moving on ‘In a World Where They Tried to Kill You’

Stories of friendship and loss set against the backdrop of May 4 memorabilia and a ’60s soundtrack were the focal points of a listening party held Sept. 21 as part of “Snapshots in Time: The Lives of Four Students†with musician and May 4 survivor Chris Butler.

Tags: Community & Society, May 4 50, Arts & Culture, Students First

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Labovitz with Flash

Ear for Music, Here for Students

Growing up in Akron, Labovitz was surrounded by music. Her dad sang to the radio. Her mom played guitar. Her siblings excelled in music. She excelled in music. With a lengthy list of accomplishments across numerous states, she recently returned to “the heart of it all†as the new director of the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music at Âé¶¹´«Ã½.  

Tags: Profiles, Students First, Arts & Culture

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Kizito Nkundamahoro and his drawing of Rwandan President

The Drawing That Turned an Artist Into an International Student

Sketching, drawing, doodling. For some, these activities occupy us in class or in a meeting. But for Kizito Nkundamahoro, his artistic hobby evolved into a passion that drew an amazing opportunity at Âé¶¹´«Ã½.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Global Reach, Global Presence, Profiles

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Hot blown glass being stretched

IN A FLASH: Earth, Wind and FIRE

This September, and in most other months of the year, you'll find students creating art in Kent State's Glass Studio.

Tags: College of the Arts, Center for the Visual Arts, Glass Blowing, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive

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Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Theme

Avanzando Juntos: Moving Forward Together

Nationally, Sept. 15 marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. This year, Kent State is celebrating the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month as Avanzando Juntos: Moving Forward Together with numerous events and celebrations.  

Tags: Student Life, Diverse Kent State, Arts & Culture

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Nameplates created with the waterjet cutter in the DI Hub Reactor

Cut ... by Water!

This week, you can use a waterjet to create your own nameplate and learn more about the makerspaces in the DI Hub Reactor.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, DI Hub, Arts & Culture, Student Life

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the Maj Ragain Poetry Park at Wick Poetry Center

‘We Are the Community Maj Nurtured Into Speech’

“Maj wrote poems to, for and about this town, this home of his in Kent,†said David Hassler, director of the Wick Poetry Center in his remarks at the dedication of the Maj Ragain Poetry Park. “His poems gave shelter and solace and sustenance to our community, and it feels so right that we’re dedicating this poetry park today in his memory and his honor.â€

Tags: Arts & Culture, Wick Poetry Center, Community Impact

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