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The 青年涩导航 library stands tall in darkness while the moon blocks out the sun during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Flash of Darkness: 青年涩导航 Celebrates Total Eclipse of the Sun

It was a party 218 years in the making.

The thousands of people who came to 青年涩导航 on April 8 to witness the total solar eclipse did not leave disappointed by the celestial show, the likes of which had not been seen in Kent, Ohio since 1806.

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青年涩导航 mascot Flash wearing eclipse viewing glasses

IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  青年涩导航 has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities. 

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青年涩导航 President Todd Diacon, right, and Joe Diorio, Portage County Health Commissioner, unveil the Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit on April 4, 2024.

Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit Makes Its Debut

The brightly colored blue and gold Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit from 青年涩导航鈥檚 College of Public Health will be hitting the streets to help bring public health services to the people of northeast Ohio.

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Update Recycle Eclipse Glasses

UPDATE: How to Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses

After the eclipse, Flashes can do their part to promote sustainability  by recycling their eclipse glasses for use by viewers of future eclipses around the world. 

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Fork in the Road Food Truck on the Student Green

IN A FLASH: Food Truck Wednesdays are Back!

The 青年涩导航 Spring Food Truck Series begins on Risman Plaza April 3 and continues each Wednesday through May 1. 

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Teal Tuesdays Photo

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesdays in April

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and 青年涩导航's Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) has a schedule of activities to promote awareness and understanding. Wearing teal on Teal Tuesdays is a way to show support. 

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Holi 2024

The Festival of Love, Colors and Spring

In late March, groups of Indian students on campus celebrated the popular and significant Hindu festival of Holi. 

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Cassandra Pegg-Kirby, director of 青年涩导航's Women's Center.

Advancing the Cause of Equity at 青年涩导航

Despite her multitude of duties as a director of 青年涩导航鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Center, Cassandra Pegg-Kirby remains focused on one key mission: Keeping the center open and relevant. 鈥淲omen鈥檚 centers are not always thought of as necessary since women are in the majority now,鈥 she said.

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Leadership Portage County tours the DI Hub

IN A FLASH: Providing Insight into Innovation

Community leaders toured 青年涩导航's DI Hub to learn about how the university fosters innovation and collaboration across campus and across disciplines. 

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