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Speaker sheds light on male sexual assault

Erin Zaranec October 18, 2016

In 1999, Timothy M. Jones woke on the couch of his barracks in Japan to a 6’5” Marine overpowering him. While serving in the U.S. Navy, Jones became one of approximately 10,000 men sexually assaulted...

LGBTQ Center to introduce new advisory board

Samantha Karam September 27, 2016

Kent State's LGBTQ Student Center will introduce its new advisory council board at 9:30 a.m. Thursday Oct. 6 in room 317 of the Student Center.Ken Ditlevson, director of the LGBTQ Student Center, said...

Ken Ditlevson, the director of the LGBTQ Student Center, speaks during the Lavender Graduation ceremony in the Kent State Student Center Ballroom on Friday, April 8, 2016. Lavender graduation is held to honor LGBTQ and Ally students who are graduating in 2016.

Kent State celebrates Lavender Graduation

Nick Garisto April 10, 2016

Kent State LGBTQ-identifying graduates were celebrated Friday night during Lavender Graduation at the Kent Student Center Ballroom.LGBTQ Student Center Director Ken Ditlevson, host for the night, emphasized...

Flashes of Pride supports LGBTQ students coming out

Daria Gaither October 12, 2015

Kent State’s LGBTQ Center released its first edition of “Flashes of Pride,” and one Kent State student is using the poster to showcase her voice  in the LGBTQ community. Yubi Orengo, senior fashion...

Ken Ditlevson, director of the LGBTQ+ Center stands in his office. THE LGBTQ+ Center offers Safe Space Ally training in order to create an inclusive space on campus for all people.

LGBTQ Student Center hosts Safe Space Ally Training

Gabrielle Woodard September 10, 2015

Kent State strives to create an inclusive place for all people on campus by offering Safe Space Ally Training through the LGBTQ Student Center.Recently, a Kentucky county clerk has created a stir by refusing...

New group offered for minority LGBTQ students

Craig Zombar July 2, 2015

The LGBTQ Student Center is adding a new student organization, Threads, in the fall for minority students who identify as LGBTQ.“The new organization is named after the intersectionality of all minorities...

Ken Ditlevson, director of LGBTQ in the Student Center, is here at Kent State as a resource to assist students with any LGBTQ questions or problems on campus. He is also in charge of programming and marketing for the center. Ditlevson hopes to make Kent State as accepting and safe as he possibly can.

LGBTQ spring-kick off to welcome new director

Kianna Bugglin January 14, 2015

The LGBTQ Student Center will host a spring kick-off Thursday, Jan. 15 from 4-6 p.m. at the Student Multicultural Center in room 206 of the Kent State Student Center.The reception will welcome newly appointed...