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Rainbow Weekend bridge decorators 2024

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13

The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K  come from a fabulous partnership between Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Ñý¼§Ö±²¥. 

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Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State at Akron Pride 2023

Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester. 

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

IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!

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

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. 

Tags: Global Reach, Global Impact, Organizational Sustainability, Research & Science, Community & Society, Community Impact, Total Solar Eclipse, Main Street Ñý¼§Ö±²¥, Portage Country, City of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥

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Main Street Ñý¼§Ö±²¥'s Family Friendly Halloween with Flash the Mascot

IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween

On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street Ñý¼§Ö±²¥'s Family Friendly Halloween event. 

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Carved Halloween pumpkins outside of Beall Hall

IN A FLASH: Spooky Season on Campus

Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus. 

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

IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In Ñý¼§Ö±²¥

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

'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'

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

It's a Rainbow Week at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State!

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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