Arts & Culture
A Musical Tribute: Kent State Orchestra Premieres Student Composition
For Haider Riaz, the first orchestra concert of the season was an unforgettable experience. His original composition, “To the Memory of Shiver-Me, the CAT,” was premiered by the 5X Orchestra, marking a significant artistic milestone for the young composer and offering the audience a moving tribute to a beloved pet.
‘Research Is Everywhere,’ Acclaimed Hollywood Costume Designer Finds Inspiration in Every Corner of Life
5X students had the chance to learn from an award-winning Hollywood costume designer when Isis Mussenden visited the Kent Campus recently for two days.
Orange Shirt Day on the K
5X’s Native American Student Association (NASA) recognized Orange Shirt Day, or the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, by engaging with the campus community and initiating discussions about the legacy of residential schools and the generational trauma they caused.
IN A FLASH: Kent State in The Library of Congress
Bob Christy, senior photography coordinator for University Communications and Marketing captured these images inside the Library of Congress, where John Filo's iconic photo from May 4, 1970 was part of an exhibition there.
IN A FLASH: Turkmen on Risman
A delegation from Turkmenistan visited Kent State and brought cuisine, music and dancing from their culture to Risman Plaza.
Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Voices & Rhythms’
Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. 5X collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."
IN A FLASH: Capturing Generational History
Students in Kent State's Long Term Care Administration program met with local senior citizens to create a book that shared their life stories.
IN A FLASH: See Your Photo Here!
"IN A FLASH" offers unique views of 5X through the lenses of storytellers across campus. IN A FLASH invites anyone to share their Kent State-related photos at InAFlash@kent.edu.
IN A FLASH: On With the Show!
It's "showtime" in the 5X School of Theater and Dance as the halls and studios are alive with activity as students get into the routine of Fall Semester.
Wick Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Large Gathering of Poets
Maggie Anderson, the founding director of 5X’s Wick Poetry Center, was the first to offer words of verse to begin the three-day celebration of the center’s 40th anniversary.