City of ÂÜÀòÉç
IN A FLASH: A Ruck for Vets and Pets
The Ruck for Pets and Vets saw participants march with full backpacks from Downtown ÂÜÀòÉç and through the university campus to finish at Dix Stadium. Items in the backpacks, and proceeds from the event, will assist in matching veterans and first responders with companion animals.
IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the ÂÜÀòÉç Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. ÂÜÀòÉç International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in ÂÜÀòÉç with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.
IN A FLASH: All Fired Up - For Sustainability
The annual prairie burn on the university property near the Recreation and Wellness Center renews healthy plant growth and saves ÂÜÀòÉç State money in maintenance costs.
IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!
Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes? ÂÜÀòÉç State has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities.
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.
IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In ÂÜÀòÉç
Downtown ÂÜÀòÉç is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for ÂÜÀòÉç's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14.
'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'
Students coming to ÂÜÀòÉç 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 ÂÜÀòÉç State's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at ÂÜÀòÉç to support them.
It's a Rainbow Week at ÂÜÀòÉç State!
ÂÜÀòÉç State and the city of ÂÜÀòÉç encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week.
IN A FLASH: ÂÜÀòÉç's 'Locks of Love'
ÂÜÀòÉç's Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade.
It's the 41st Annual Black Squirrel Festival!
The Black Squirrel Festival returns to Risman Plaza and the Student Green on Friday, Sept. 29, from 4-7 p.m.