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Stephen Fassnacht ’19 and Montana Hollis ’20
Their StoryMontana was one of the first people I met when transferring to Kent in Spring 2017 to complete my Music Education degree. Before I student taught, Montana and I had a night class together and would often talk after. I ended up student teaching at her alma mater, and would go out for drink…
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Julie ’94 and Brian ’94 Foutty
Their StoryWe met Spring semester 1992 in the education sophomore practicum block. I had just joined a sorority and he was in a fraternity, so we would talk about Greek life. The following semester, Fall 1992, we saw each other at a Greek event and have been together ever since. We celebrated o…
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Gale ’62 and Richard ’62 Carter
Their Story Richard was commuting from Akron. I was living on campus. We met at a required philosophy class at 8 AM, probably the only early class I had in 4 years! Dr. Politela seated the students alphabetically so we were assigned adjoining seats. Richard's arms were scarred with fresh scratche…
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Kristen ’09 and Nicholas ’08 Blazek
Their StoryWe met through a mutual friend on campus. I was a tour guide and he was a student manager for Prentice Cafe. We started dating in 2007, right before I went to NYC with the fashion school for a semester. The Proposal and MarriageIn 2010, we went on a little Vacation to Chicago, w…
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Melissa ’08 and Curt ’08
Their StoryWe met at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí in 2004 and started dating in 2007. We had a lot of mutual friends and we ended up living on College Street together. We started dating in 2007 after attending a Lambda Chi Date Party together! The Proposal and MarriageWe got engaged at The Point in Pittsburgh, P…
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Download Your Digital 2021 Alumni Calendar!
We hope the New Year is treating our Golden Flashes well. To brighten up your home or office, we are offering a ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Alumni 2021 digital wall calendar. Download your calendar below, print it out and hang it up with ¹ú²úÂ×Àí pride!
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Alan Canfora's Life, Legacy to Be Honored in Scholarship Fund
Donations will benefit students in ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Library Science program.
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Flashes Learn: ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Faculty Member Publishes Research on Secret Brand Consumption
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Alumni is proud to present its first, Faculty Lecture Highlight. Faculty Lecture Highlights allow ¹ú²úÂ×Àí faculty to share their most recent research with alumni and friends.Watch this quick video as ¹ú²úÂ×Àí faculty member Robert Jewell, Ph.D., highlights his published res…
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Why I'm Leaving a Legacy: Randall Keller, '08
What's your motivation to give back? Randall Keller, '08, feels ¹ú²úÂ×Àí is a vital part of Northeast Ohio, and has chosen to boost its regional impact through his estate plan. Randall's gift will support students of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's College of Business, and also the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí wrestling pr…
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Why I'm Leaving a Legacy: Patricia Grutzmacher, '85
Patricia Grutzmacher, '85, professor emerita of music education, remembers that as a student it was important for her to have time to study, reflect, philosophize and actually learn. Now, it's important to Patricia to give back to help future students have those same opportunities.
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