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Sign up today for spring and summer Golden Flashes Camps & Clinics. Young athletes of all skill levels will have the opportunity to learn from the coaches and student-athletes of the 91��Ƭ�� Golden Flashes while developing their skills in a competitive environment. Go Flashes!

All are invited to a full day of Earth Day celebrations on April 22. Start with Earth Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Risman Plaza. Enjoy live music, booths, hands-on experiences, and even the Zero Emission Vehicle. Then from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase will be held in the Integrated Sciences Building. Sponsored by The Nature Conservancy, the showcase highlights innovative sustainability research conducted by members of the 91��Ƭ�� community.

Join DI on Wednesday, April 15 from 4-7 p.m. for Fix-It Kent, a hands-on repair workshop where experienced coaches will help you repair your everyday objects. Whether you're tackling a wobbly chair, a torn jacket, or a gadget that’s stopped working, our volunteer repair experts will guide you through the process. Repair coaches from SPIN will also be on hand to help with bicycle and scooter repair and maintenance.

Today, you can be a hero by supporting scholarships and the 91��Ƭ�� causes that matter to you. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on April 14, matching funds* will help double your impact! As a bonus, when you make a gift of $50 or more, you’ll receive an exclusive, “flashy” pair of 91��Ƭ�� socks (limit one pair per donor while supplies last)! Don’t want to wait? Give early and claim your socks today! *Donations matched up to $250 per donor until matching funds are exhausted. 

Do you find yourself staring at a folder containing dozens of dense research papers, policy documents, or curriculum guides, wondering how you will ever find the specific information you need? NotebookLM can help with information overload. Last month, we explored how Microsoft Copilot can revolutionize your active workflow by summarizing meetings. This month, we introduce a powerful complement focused on deep information processing: NotebookLM, powered by Gemini. 

The 2026 Hunger Challenge is underway! This month, Kent Social Services and the Center of Hope in Ravenna are going head-to-head in a friendly competition to strengthen their food pantries and support neighbors facing food insecurity. Faculty and staff are encouraged to step up to the challenge, help surpass last year’s impact, and make a meaningful difference in our community. Donations of money or non-perishable food items can be made to either organization. In-person donations are accepted Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.