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"Belonging" Fall Faculty Concert

"Belonging" was the theme of the Fall Faculty Concert presented by 窪蹋勛圖厙's School of Theatre and Dance in the E. Turner Stump Theatre.

Sarah Spinner Liska (Middle) and students at the first Fabric Pantry event

A new partnership between the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Museum and the Fabric Pantry, a student-led organization dedicated to providing free fabric to 窪蹋勛圖厙 students, offers students the resources they need while promoting environmentally responsible fashion practices.

band facility

On Nov. 18, 窪蹋勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon and other campus members got their first look at the newly renovated 窪蹋勛圖厙 Ice Arena, which now houses a state-of-the-art space for the Marching Golden Flashes. 

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Fashion School in local media clips

窪蹋勛圖厙s School of Fashion was recently featured on the front page of the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier newspapers for the innovative and collaborative opportunities it has implemented for its students.  

Performing Arts Open Mic Lunch

University Libraries Performing Arts Library at 窪蹋勛圖厙 hosted its Open Mic Lunch on Nov. 1, where students and university community members came together to showcase their talents and connect through live music. 

Jocelyn Trimmer on the pink carpet

Jocelyn Trimmer, a 2024 窪蹋勛圖厙 graduate, wasted no time in getting a job after graduation. In fact, just weeks before May Commencement, she landed a spot in the ensemble cast for the North American tour of the popular musical Mean Girls.

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Gennie Neuman Lambert (left) and Jenica Jenik (right) show students about theatre design, technology and production.

In a world where creativity knows no boundaries, the vibrant halls of the College of the Arts make a canvas for artists of all abilities. Nearly 1,100 guests gathered at the Arts Without Limits 2024 event on Oct. 9 as the air buzzed with inspiration and new perspectives on artistic career paths.

窪蹋勛圖厙 Orchestra September 29 Concert

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 窪蹋勛圖厙 Orchestra, marking a significant artistic milestone for the young composer and offering the audience a moving tribute to a beloved pet.

Hollywood Costume Designer Isis Mussenden meets with students from the School of Fashion.

窪蹋勛圖厙 students had the chance to learn from an award-winning Hollywood costume designer when Isis Mussenden visited the Kent Campus recently for two days.

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Students from the Native American Student Association during 2024 Orange Shirt Day pose

窪蹋勛圖厙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.