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Summer in Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ 2024

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

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Prairie Burn 2024

The annual prairie burn on the university property near the Recreation and Wellness Center renews healthy plant growth and saves Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State money in maintenance costs.

 

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Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State mascot Flash wearing eclipse viewing glasses

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities. 

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Update Recycle 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. 

Rainbow Unicorn running along Ñý¼§Ö±²¥'s Main Street Rainbow Bridge

Downtown Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥'s Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14. 

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Ken Ditlevson and others decorating the Main Street Bridge for Rainbow Weekend

Students coming to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ to support them.

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Volunteers decorating the Rainbow Main Street Bridge

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State and the city of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week. 

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Hundreds of locks fastened to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥'s Main Street Bridge

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥'s Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade. 

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Scene of students enjoying a past Black Squirrel Festival

The Black Squirrel Festival returns to Risman Plaza and the Student Green on Friday, Sept. 29, from 4-7 p.m.

Students discovering downtown Ñý¼§Ö±²¥.

The first "Flashes First Thursday" welcomes students to experience the shopping, dining, music and more that make downtown Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ a fun place to visit.