Black Squirrel Festival

IN A FLASH: Celebrate Our 'Unofficial' Mascot!
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Black squirrel eating an acorn

Let's get nuts! The 41st Annual Black Squirrel Festival kicks off today at 4 p.m. on the Student Green and Risman Plaza.

IN A FLASH: We Are (Flash) Family!
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Student walking near Manchester Hall with grandparents and dog

A full schedule of fun activities is planned for Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend – Sept. 29 and 30 – at Kent State. 

It's the 41st Annual Black Squirrel Festival!
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Scene of students enjoying a past Black Squirrel Festival

The Black Squirrel Festival returns to Risman Plaza and the Student Green on Friday, Sept. 29, from 4-7 p.m.

What A Weekend! Black Squirrel Festival, Parents and Families Bring Campus To Life
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Students Enjoying Football at Dix Stadium

37th Annual Black Squirrel Festival Features Student Organizations, Vendors, Food and Freebies
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The annual Black Squirrel Festival offers Kent State students a chance to learn about student organizations, explore different university departments and learn more about the Kent community.

36th Annual Black Squirrel Festival Features Music, Food and Freebies
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The annual Black Squirrel Festival offers Kent State students a chance to learn about student organizations, explore different university departments and learn more about the Kent community.

Black Squirrel Festival Features Music, Food and Freebies
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The Black Squirrel Festival, which is hosted by Kent Student Center Programming, attracts more than 3,000 students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the Kent community.

Black Squirrel Festival Features Music, Food and Freebies
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Kent State President Beverly Warren poses for a photo with a group of enthusiastic students in Risman Plaza during the annual Black Squirrel Festival.

Music, Food and Freebies at Black Squirrel Festival
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