Workshops

Don't miss this favorite annual event! The Lake County Alumni Chapter invites you to join them for a pasta dinner and auction Wednesday, Oct. 18. All event proceeds will support the Lake County Scholarship Fund, which provides much needed funding to high achieving Kent State students in the county.

This page serves as your registration only. Tickets are $20 each, paid at the door. Tickets include dinner and five blue bid tickets. Additional auction tickets can be purchased. Cash, check and Venmo payments will be accepted.

RSVP Now

RSVP by Oct. 13. 

Can't make it to Kent for Homecoming on Oct. 21? Come cheer on Kent State in the Homecoming football game with your fellow D.C. alumni at Yard House bar and restaurant in Chinatown! The National Capital Alumni Chapter has reserved the top floor of the restaurant for a Homecoming watch party. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

RSVP Now

RSVP by Oct. 17. 

Three-Minute SURE Presentations

 

Join us as the participants of this year's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) present their research work to students, faculty and staff at Kent State University. 

The presentations will be held on Monday, October 16th and Tuesday, October 17th from 1 – 2:15 and 2:30 – 3:45 pm. in the Kent Student Center with judges convening 15 minutes prior to the beginning of a session. The award ceremony will be held on Monday, September 23rd at 3 p.m. in 218 KSC. 

Monday, October 16th the following academic areas will be showcased:

Aeronautics and Engineering - 1 - 2:15 pm and 2:30 - 3:45 pm, Room 307 KSC

Environmental Sciences, Geology, Geography, Zoology - 1 - 2:15 pm and 2:30 – 3:45 pm, 309KSC

Biological Sciences - Cellular and Molecular - 1 - 2:15 pm, 315 KSC

Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, Chemistry, Exercise Science - 2:30 - 3:45 pm, 315 KSC 

Languages, Art, Art History, Communications, Marketing 1 - 2:15 pm, 303 KSC

Computer Science, Applied Math - 1 - 2:15 pm and 2:30 - 3:45 pm, Room 317 KSC

Fashion Design and Merchandising - 1 - 2:15 pm, Room 318 KSC

Music, Marketing, TLC, other - 2:30 - 3:45 pm, Room 318 KSC

 Tuesday, October 17th the following academic areas will be showcased:

Nursing, Nutrition, other – 1 – 2:15 pm, Room 318 KSC

Physics – 2:30 – 3:45 pm, Room 318 KSC

Psychological Sciences – 1 – 2:15 pm, Room 307 KSC

Social Sciences, Public Health, 1 – 2:15 pm and 2:30 – 3:45 pm, Room 314 KSC

Biological Sciences, Neurology, Bio Chem and Exercise Science, 1 – 2:15 and 2:30 – 3:45 pm, Room 319 KSC

Three-Minute SURE Presentations

Join us Saturday, Oct. 28, at Noon for a Halloween cemetery tour! You'll walk through the Lake View Cemetery and visit its most famous graves sites, including Wade Chapel and more! Enjoy an afternoon experiencing the breathtaking views and learning Cleveland's great history. The event will cover approximately 1-1.5 miles of walking over the course of 90 to 120 minutes. Plus, proceeds from the event support the Greater Cleveland Alumni Chapter Scholarship.

This event is SOLD OUT. 

Enjoy an evening where Kent State and delicious food and wine intersect. This is an exclusive opportunity to learn the basics of food and wine pairings under the guidance of Kent State Hospitality Management professor and chef Andrew Eith.

At this intimate event, you will get a taste of what it’s like to be one of Chef Eith’s students as you complete a taste and flavor experiment that will put you in touch with sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami flavors. 

Following the instructional tasting portion, you will have the opportunity to put what you’ve learned to the test while you enjoy five small plates and desserts with wine to accompany each dish. 

Tickets are $50 each with $15 of each ticket supporting scholarships for hospitality management students. Must be 21+ to attend. Limited spots are available, so get your tickets today!

Thank you for your interest in this event. Tickets are sold out.

 

Free application Week: October 23-30, 2023.

Domestic applications submitted this week for graduate programs will receive an automatic fee waiver. The application can be completed at a later date.

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Community Engagement, Citizen Rights & Democracy

Guest Lecture: Amanda Woodyard

Pre-Law Center Colloquium Series: The Long Reconstruction, Civil Rights & the Anti-Chinese Movement

Lecturer: Dr. Kevin Adams


Meet the Pre-Law Center Director & Book Signing, The American Legal Profession: Myths & Realities of Practicing Law, 2nd Edition

Dr. Chris Banks, Pre-Law Center Interim Director, author

Future Trends in the American Legal Profession

Guest Lecture: Chris Sestak

Don't miss this favorite annual event! The Lake County Alumni Chapter invites you to join them for a pasta dinner and auction Wednesday, Oct. 18. All event proceeds will support the Lake County Scholarship Fund, which provides much needed funding to high achieving Kent State students in the county.

This page serves as your registration only. Tickets are $20 each, paid at the door. Tickets include dinner and five blue bid tickets. Additional auction tickets can be purchased. Cash, check and Venmo payments will be accepted.

RSVP Now

RSVP by Oct. 13. 

Can't make it to Kent for Homecoming on Oct. 21? Come cheer on Kent State in the Homecoming football game with your fellow D.C. alumni at Yard House bar and restaurant in Chinatown! The National Capital Alumni Chapter has reserved the top floor of the restaurant for a Homecoming watch party. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

RSVP Now

RSVP by Oct. 17. 

Three-Minute SURE Presentations

 

Join us as the participants of this year's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) present their research work to students, faculty and staff at Kent State University. 

The presentations will be held on Monday, October 16th and Tuesday, October 17th from 1 – 2:15 and 2:30 – 3:45 pm. in the Kent Student Center with judges convening 15 minutes prior to the beginning of a session. The award ceremony will be held on Monday, September 23rd at 3 p.m. in 218 KSC. 

Monday, October 16th the following academic areas will be showcased:

Aeronautics and Engineering - 1 - 2:15 pm and 2:30 - 3:45 pm, Room 307 KSC

Environmental Sciences, Geology, Geography, Zoology - 1 - 2:15 pm and 2:30 – 3:45 pm, 309KSC

Biological Sciences - Cellular and Molecular - 1 - 2:15 pm, 315 KSC

Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, Chemistry, Exercise Science - 2:30 - 3:45 pm, 315 KSC 

Languages, Art, Art History, Communications, Marketing 1 - 2:15 pm, 303 KSC

Computer Science, Applied Math - 1 - 2:15 pm and 2:30 - 3:45 pm, Room 317 KSC

Fashion Design and Merchandising - 1 - 2:15 pm, Room 318 KSC

Music, Marketing, TLC, other - 2:30 - 3:45 pm, Room 318 KSC

 Tuesday, October 17th the following academic areas will be showcased:

Nursing, Nutrition, other – 1 – 2:15 pm, Room 318 KSC

Physics – 2:30 – 3:45 pm, Room 318 KSC

Psychological Sciences – 1 – 2:15 pm, Room 307 KSC

Social Sciences, Public Health, 1 – 2:15 pm and 2:30 – 3:45 pm, Room 314 KSC

Biological Sciences, Neurology, Bio Chem and Exercise Science, 1 – 2:15 and 2:30 – 3:45 pm, Room 319 KSC

Three-Minute SURE Presentations

Join us Saturday, Oct. 28, at Noon for a Halloween cemetery tour! You'll walk through the Lake View Cemetery and visit its most famous graves sites, including Wade Chapel and more! Enjoy an afternoon experiencing the breathtaking views and learning Cleveland's great history. The event will cover approximately 1-1.5 miles of walking over the course of 90 to 120 minutes. Plus, proceeds from the event support the Greater Cleveland Alumni Chapter Scholarship.

This event is SOLD OUT. 

Enjoy an evening where Kent State and delicious food and wine intersect. This is an exclusive opportunity to learn the basics of food and wine pairings under the guidance of Kent State Hospitality Management professor and chef Andrew Eith.

At this intimate event, you will get a taste of what it’s like to be one of Chef Eith’s students as you complete a taste and flavor experiment that will put you in touch with sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami flavors. 

Following the instructional tasting portion, you will have the opportunity to put what you’ve learned to the test while you enjoy five small plates and desserts with wine to accompany each dish. 

Tickets are $50 each with $15 of each ticket supporting scholarships for hospitality management students. Must be 21+ to attend. Limited spots are available, so get your tickets today!

Thank you for your interest in this event. Tickets are sold out.

 

Free application Week: October 23-30, 2023.

Domestic applications submitted this week for graduate programs will receive an automatic fee waiver. The application can be completed at a later date.

Apply Now

Community Engagement, Citizen Rights & Democracy

Guest Lecture: Amanda Woodyard

Pre-Law Center Colloquium Series: The Long Reconstruction, Civil Rights & the Anti-Chinese Movement

Lecturer: Dr. Kevin Adams


Meet the Pre-Law Center Director & Book Signing, The American Legal Profession: Myths & Realities of Practicing Law, 2nd Edition

Dr. Chris Banks, Pre-Law Center Interim Director, author

Future Trends in the American Legal Profession

Guest Lecture: Chris Sestak

Fashion Timeline
Jun. 29, 2012

Palmer and Mull Galleries | Sara Hume, Curator
The “Fashion Timeline” showcases the Kent State University Museum’s world-class collection of historic fashions. Encompassing over two centuries of fashion history, this exhibition is designed to show the evolution of styles and silhouettes while contextualizing the pieces with relevant political, technological and cultural developments.

Jun. 28, 2024

"The Hepburn Style: Katharine and her Designers" is now on display at the Kent State University Museum. Throughout the exhibition, you will see the elements of comfort, movement and proportion represented in Katharine Hepburn’s fashion choices and in the costumes she wore.

Jan. 24, 2025

The Kent State University Museum is pleased to announce its winter exhibition, “Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson: Micro/Macro,” a solo exhibition by Ohio-based artist, Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson. Consistent with the museum’s mission to showcase exceptional textile art and to inspire the next generation of artists, the exhibition includes over 30 large-scale works by Kent State alumna Jónsson.

The exhibition is curated by Sara Hume, Ph.D. and will be open to the public from Friday, January 24 through August 3, 2025. A public opening reception and artist talk will be held on Thursday, January 23 at 5 p.m. at the museum.

This exhibition is sponsored by Ken Robinson. The Kent State University Museum receives operating support through a sustainability grant from the Ohio Arts Council.

Colorful textile tapestry depicting the Madonna
Mar. 21, 2025

The Kent State University Museum is pleased to announce its spring exhibition, “John Paul Morabito: Madonna dei Femminellə”, a solo exhibition by the head of the textiles program at Kent State University’s School of Art.

Apr. 21, 2025

Visit the CAED to see Laure Nolte's exhibit "Field of Dreams" on display from April 21 - August 21 in the Armstrong Gallery.

Alan Canfora
May. 02, 2025

Alan Canfora was one of nine students wounded on May 4, 1970, when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on Kent State students during an anti-war protest on campus. Explore Canfora’s incredible collection of materials documenting his lifelong commitment to activism, advocacy and remembrance of those wounded and killed on May 4, 1970, including the large part he played in the May 4 Task Force (M4TF).
Curated by Savannah Gould, Special Collections Project Archivist, April 2025

Joe Lanzilotta, The BM Room, Oil on Canvas, 20” x24”, 2023.
Jun. 13, 2025

Riffing on the Human Condition features artwork from the two Cleveland-based artists/designers and will be on display from June 13 – July 26, 2025, in the KSU Downtown Gallery, located at 141 East Main Street in Kent, Ohio. There will be a reception on June 13 from 5-7 p.m., which is free and open to the public.

Northeast Ohio artists Justin Will and Joe Lanzilotta’s graphic painting styles both employ bold colors and flattened shapes as their visual languages for coping with the contemporary human condition. Will’s work uses joy and humor as means of easing the burdens of existence, while Lanzilotta confronts it head-on, highlighting some of the absurd and strange truths about being a human alive in the world today.

This exhibit is free and open to the public and has been brought to you with support from the Ohio Arts Council.

Juneteenth Event POW
Jun. 18, 2025

Kent State University will commemorate Juneteenth with a community celebration that combines the rich history of Black Americans with an assortment of festivities. Enjoy live performances, music, great food, vendors and more on the Student Green.

Jun. 18, 2025

To reserve your seat or for more information, please contact Theresa Hootman at 1-440-964-4252 or thootma1@kent.edu. This is an in-person event.

Fiddler on the Roof Logo
Jun. 18, 2025

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, “Fiddler on the Roof’s” universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

“Fiddler on The Roof” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Jun. 19, 2025

In observance of Juneteenth, Kent State offices will be closed. For complete closure information, as well as other observed holidays, visit www.kent.edu/people-and-culture/holiday-calendar.

Jun. 19, 2025

Kent State University observes Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, 2025. All campus offices and buildings at Kent State Stark are closed.

Jun. 19, 2025

Kent State University observes Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, 2025. All campus offices and buildings at Kent State Salem and Kent State East Liverpool are closed.

Fiddler on the Roof Logo
Jun. 19, 2025

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, “Fiddler on the Roof’s” universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

“Fiddler on The Roof” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Fiddler on the Roof Logo
Jun. 20, 2025

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, “Fiddler on the Roof’s” universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

“Fiddler on The Roof” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Jun. 21, 2025

This trip will be held locally on the Cuyahoga River. We will meet at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (or you can meet us at Kramer Fields-just let us know ahead of time!) From there, we will paddle to Brust Park in Munroe Falls. We will then take the shuttle back to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. A staff member will be with you on the water for the entire trip. The trip is 4.0 miles long, is beginner friendly, and no prior experience is needed.
Location: Cuyahoga River in downtown Kent - meet at the SRWC
Cost: $30

Fiddler on the Roof Logo
Jun. 21, 2025

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, “Fiddler on the Roof’s” universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

“Fiddler on The Roof” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Jun. 21, 2025

This trip will be held locally on the Cuyahoga River. We will meet at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (or you can meet us at Kramer Fields-just let us know ahead of time!) From there, we will paddle to Brust Park in Munroe Falls. We will then take the shuttle back to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. A staff member will be with you on the water for the entire trip. The trip is 4.0 miles long, is beginner friendly, and no prior experience is needed.
Location: Cuyahoga River in downtown Kent - meet at the SRWC
Cost: $30

Fiddler on the Roof Logo
Jun. 21, 2025

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, “Fiddler on the Roof’s” universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

“Fiddler on The Roof” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Jun. 22, 2025

This trip will be held locally on the Cuyahoga River. We will meet at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (or you can meet us at Kramer Fields-just let us know ahead of time!) From there, we will paddle to Brust Park in Munroe Falls. We will then take the shuttle back to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. A staff member will be with you on the water for the entire trip. The trip is 4.0 miles long, is beginner friendly, and no prior experience is needed.
Location: Cuyahoga River in downtown Kent - meet at the SRWC
Cost: $30