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Ramadan Fastathon 2025

IN A FLASH: A Ramadan Wrap-Up

As their month-long observance of Ramadan draws to a close, students in the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Muslim Students Association welcomed all to a celebration of Islamic culture. 

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Kent Indian Association Holi 2025

IN A FLASH: Holi Hai!

With messages of unity, diversity, and people coming together, Holi, the Indian festival of love, colors and spring was celebrated by the Kent Indian Association on Centennial Court Green on March 8. 

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Global Safari Fest 2025

IN A FLASH: An International Showcase

Global Safari Fest is the new name of what was previously called International Homecoming Celebration. It’s a large-scale event that fills the Kent Student Center Ballroom with cultural performances, international tabling displays and a global buffet featuring tastes from around the world. 

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Global Safari Preview

IN A FLASH: Going Global On Campus

Feb. 10-14 is I Heart Travel Week at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. There are international activities scheduled on each day, culminating on Friday with the Global Safari Fest. 

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Global Safari Fest 2025

Global Safari Fest is a Fabulous Finish to I Heart Travel Week

It’s 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s biggest international event of the year. Providing a fantastic finish to I Heart Travel Week’s five days of activities, Global Safari Fest celebrates 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s international students with performances, a country fair and global cuisine.  

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Rwandan students

IN A FLASH: Rwandan Students say "Murakaza neza!"

All of the students from Rwanda who are currently attending 51³Ô¹ÏÍø came out to welcome Claudette Irere, the Rwandan Minster of State for Education when she came to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to discuss adding additional program partnerships to her African nation. 

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International Student Orientation Spring 2025

IN A FLASH: Welcome International Students!

International Student Orientation activities welcomed a new group of international students to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø for Spring Semester 2025.

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Turkmen musicians and dancers on Risman Plaza

IN A FLASH: Turkmen on Risman

A delegation from Turkmenistan visited 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and brought cuisine, music and dancing from their culture to Risman Plaza. 

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Global Block Party 2024

A Global Block Party

Music, activities, games and fun brought together 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's international students for a global block party.

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Summer in Kent 2024

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

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