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ѿappmascot Flash wearing eclipse viewing glasses

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  ѿapphas a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities. 

Mostly black and white photo of two women wearing eclipse glasses

As the 2024 total solar eclipse passes over Kent, Ohio, on Monday, April 8, ѿappUniversity students, faculty and staff have the unique opportunity to witness an optical illusion known as the Purkinje effect.

The Eclipse at ѿapp2024

The excitement has been building for more than a year, and the day is finally upon us!

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. 

Let's Make the Rules graphic

Anyone who thinks they have a great idea for a new game is encouraged to take part in “Let’s Make the Rules: A Game Creation Experience” – an event that seeks to bring together neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals.  

Planetarium show with red sky

Did you know we have a planetarium? Well, we do. Smith Hall at ѿappUniversity is home to this versatile room that can be used for classes, events and can even replicate an easier-to-see version of the night sky. 

DI Hub's Intro to Simple Circuits

DI Hub Workshops on Simple Circuits provide basic concepts of circuitry for students to start a new learning journey.

RAPIDO acronym

Under the direction of ѿappUniversity College of Nursing alumna Jennifer (Sanner) Beauchamp, Ph.D., BSN ’96, RN, associate professor at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston, R.Á.P.I.D.O., a groundbreaking and culturally relevant acronym was created to boost stroke awareness among Spanish-speaking Hispanic/Latino communities in the United States.

Katherine (Katie) McNamara Manning, Ph.D.

The work of a ѿappUniversity Biological Sciences doctoral graduate recently received recognition from green roof experts from across North America who are looking to address contemporary environmental challenges, especially in urban environments.

Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., assistant professor of computer science at Kent State, meets with students from his research lab.

The 2023-24 academic year has been a life-changing one for Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., an assistant professor of computer science in the College of Arts and Sciences, who embarked on his first faculty position at ѿapplast semester.