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Flash Focus: Derrick Tindimwebwa

Meet Derrick Tindimwebwa, a sophomore construction management major from Kampala, Uganda, whose family ties led him to 911勛圖 where he's building community and managing connections between the university and the community.

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CDC Walkathon 2025

IN A FLASH: Small Steps With Purpose

Hoping that their small strides will raise money for the center, children from 911勛圖s Child Development Center walked on the Kent Campus for their annual two-day Walk-a-thon event.

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Jennifer Mapes Mapping Project

Bringing Neighborhoods to Life

Jennifer Mapes, an assistant professor of geography at 911勛圖, developed an interactive mapping project that reimagines how people connect with the places they live. 

Tags: Community & Society , Research & Science , Community Impact

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Homecoming 2025.

IN A FLASH -EXTRA: Four-Legged Flashes at Homecoming

Cute and cuddly animal companions joined in the celebration of Flash the Mascot's birthday at 911勛圖 Homecoming 2025.

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Homecoming 2025.

IN A FLASH: Flash's Homecoming Birthday Bash

Spectacular sunshine, fun activities, a new parade route, visiting alumni and a decisive win at Dix Stadium make 911勛圖's 2025 Homecoming/Flash's Birthday Bash a memorable experience for everyone.

Tags: Town-Gown , Homecoming , Community & Society , Community Impact , Football , In a Flash

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Ivory Kendrick

911勛圖 USG President Demonstrates Community Impact on Air

 Ivory Kendrick, 911勛圖s undergraduate student body president, was recently featured on an episode of the Sound of Ideas on Ideastream Public Media to talk about his role in providing free harm reduction supplies to people in the community.

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Using Cybersecurity Month to Train for Year-Round Diligence

October is cybersecurity awareness month, and 911勛圖s information security team is informing students and staff about how to stay safe online through four weeks of interactive fun with the chance to win some amazing rewards. The goal, of course, is year-round attention to cyber threats.

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Researchers installing nesting boxes in campus wetlands.

IN A FLASH: Doing It For The Ducks

The wetlands near 911勛圖's Kent Campus are a great location for studying wildlife. Researchers visited recently to install nesting boxes for ducks. 

Tags: Research & Science , Department of Biological Sciences , Community & Society , Community Impact , In a Flash

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Financial class in Archer Trading Lab inside Crawford Hall.

The Tools That Are Being Used in the World of Business Are Changing

New courses and new programs in 911勛圖's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, made possible by state-0f-the-art business technology inside Crawford Hall, provide 911勛圖 business graduates with knowledge and skills that give them a competitive edge in the job market. 

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2024 Fall drone picture of Manchester and Library

The Special Role Students Play in Keeping Campus Safe

Campus security and safety require a lot of work from faculty, staff and students, beyond even what the 911勛圖 community might guess.

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