Workshops

Join us for a celebration to graciously recognize the generosity and dedication of those who champion Kent State University Libraries throughout our campuses and communities, including our recent student scholarship recipients. The occasion will include a commemorative ribbon-cutting ceremony to recognize the newly renovated Fashion Library.

This is event is free, but registration is requested.

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Please RSVP by March 25.

The Fashion Alumni Group is launching a 2024 virtual speaker series that will bring Kent State fashion students and alumni together to listen and learn from leaders in the fashion industry. This inaugural event will feature Mystika Jones, vice president of design and creative direction, Alo Yoga.

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Join us Thursday, May 16, as we honor Chaya Kessler, esteemed retiring director of Jewish Studies at Kent State University. Save the date for a celebration marking her invaluable contributions and the kickoff to our program's 50th anniversary year. Expect an evening of commemoration and camaraderie as we pay tribute to Chaya's legacy and the enduring impact of Jewish Studies at Kent State.

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The John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship is thrilled to host the ninth annual Spring Pitch Competition at the Kent State University Main Campus on April 23, 2024. This annual event features seven student teams pitching their businesses "Shark Tank" style in front of a panel of judges. There will be a reception and student showcase to follow. The event is open to the public but registration is encouraged.
 

Event Information:

When: Tuesday, April 23, 4pm-6pm |  Reception & Showcase: 6pm-7pm
Where: Oscar Ritchie Auditorium
Questions? Linda Hale - lhale9@Kent.edu
 
 

Kent State Baseball takes on the Ohio State Buckeyes Tuesday, March 26, at Bill Davis Stadium in Columbus, Ohio! Join the Kent State Central Ohio Alumni Chapter for a tailgate in the Bill Davis Stadium parking lot to enjoy food and KSU prizes with fellow alumni and fans before cheering on the Golden Flashes at their 6 p.m. game.

RSVP Now

Register by March 24. 

Cheer on the Kent State Women's Basketball team as they take on Notre Dame in the first round of the NCAA Tournament with the University Bands Alumni Chapter!

Chapter Contact Person: Jeff Frank, jfrank@kent.edu

Join Flash and fellow Kent State alumni for a wild and wonderful evening at the Akron Zoo, where you can come nose-to-nose with more than 1,000 animals from around the world. This family-friendly experience will be held during Wildlife Illuminated, the zoo’s new evening event, and will feature dazzling light displays, dinner and a private animal encounter. Tickets also include a $5 donation to the Kent State Scholarship Fund. 

Register Now

The deadline to register is May 10.
 

Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Toronto Blue Jays at 1:40 p.m. Enjoy a pregame alumni lunch that’s perfect for the whole family in the stadium’s new Pennant District. Tickets include a $3 donation to the Kent State Scholarship Fund and a one-of-a-kind Kent State/Cleveland Guardians baseball hat for the first 200 registrants. 

Register Now
The deadline to RSVP is June 10. 
 

Annie’s tale of resilience and optimism takes center stage this summer at Kent State’s outdoor theatre. Take a break from your hard-knock life to enjoy a pre-show alumni reception in the Thornbury Pavilion, featuring a tasty selection of food and wine before the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets also include a $5 donation to the Porthouse Theatre Fund. 

Thank you for your interest. This event is sold out.
 

Embark on a delightful evening stroll through the Kent Campus with your dog to see what’s new at your alma mater and swell with pride when your furry friend is recognized with an honorary degree. Then enjoy a pint or a pup cup at “Yappy Hour” to celebrate their achievement. Can’t make it? Be part of the excitement virtually by sharing photos of your pup(s) on social media, and you’ll receive their diploma in the mail. Tickets include a $5 donation to the Kent State Police Department’s K-9 Program Fund.

Register Now
The deadline to register is July 26. 

Join us for a celebration to graciously recognize the generosity and dedication of those who champion Kent State University Libraries throughout our campuses and communities, including our recent student scholarship recipients. The occasion will include a commemorative ribbon-cutting ceremony to recognize the newly renovated Fashion Library.

This is event is free, but registration is requested.

RSVP Now

Please RSVP by March 25.

The Fashion Alumni Group is launching a 2024 virtual speaker series that will bring Kent State fashion students and alumni together to listen and learn from leaders in the fashion industry. This inaugural event will feature Mystika Jones, vice president of design and creative direction, Alo Yoga.

RSVP Now

Join us Thursday, May 16, as we honor Chaya Kessler, esteemed retiring director of Jewish Studies at Kent State University. Save the date for a celebration marking her invaluable contributions and the kickoff to our program's 50th anniversary year. Expect an evening of commemoration and camaraderie as we pay tribute to Chaya's legacy and the enduring impact of Jewish Studies at Kent State.

Register now

The John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship is thrilled to host the ninth annual Spring Pitch Competition at the Kent State University Main Campus on April 23, 2024. This annual event features seven student teams pitching their businesses "Shark Tank" style in front of a panel of judges. There will be a reception and student showcase to follow. The event is open to the public but registration is encouraged.
 

Event Information:

When: Tuesday, April 23, 4pm-6pm |  Reception & Showcase: 6pm-7pm
Where: Oscar Ritchie Auditorium
Questions? Linda Hale - lhale9@Kent.edu
 
 

Kent State Baseball takes on the Ohio State Buckeyes Tuesday, March 26, at Bill Davis Stadium in Columbus, Ohio! Join the Kent State Central Ohio Alumni Chapter for a tailgate in the Bill Davis Stadium parking lot to enjoy food and KSU prizes with fellow alumni and fans before cheering on the Golden Flashes at their 6 p.m. game.

RSVP Now

Register by March 24. 

Cheer on the Kent State Women's Basketball team as they take on Notre Dame in the first round of the NCAA Tournament with the University Bands Alumni Chapter!

Chapter Contact Person: Jeff Frank, jfrank@kent.edu

Join Flash and fellow Kent State alumni for a wild and wonderful evening at the Akron Zoo, where you can come nose-to-nose with more than 1,000 animals from around the world. This family-friendly experience will be held during Wildlife Illuminated, the zoo’s new evening event, and will feature dazzling light displays, dinner and a private animal encounter. Tickets also include a $5 donation to the Kent State Scholarship Fund. 

Register Now

The deadline to register is May 10.
 

Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Toronto Blue Jays at 1:40 p.m. Enjoy a pregame alumni lunch that’s perfect for the whole family in the stadium’s new Pennant District. Tickets include a $3 donation to the Kent State Scholarship Fund and a one-of-a-kind Kent State/Cleveland Guardians baseball hat for the first 200 registrants. 

Register Now
The deadline to RSVP is June 10. 
 

Annie’s tale of resilience and optimism takes center stage this summer at Kent State’s outdoor theatre. Take a break from your hard-knock life to enjoy a pre-show alumni reception in the Thornbury Pavilion, featuring a tasty selection of food and wine before the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets also include a $5 donation to the Porthouse Theatre Fund. 

Thank you for your interest. This event is sold out.
 

Embark on a delightful evening stroll through the Kent Campus with your dog to see what’s new at your alma mater and swell with pride when your furry friend is recognized with an honorary degree. Then enjoy a pint or a pup cup at “Yappy Hour” to celebrate their achievement. Can’t make it? Be part of the excitement virtually by sharing photos of your pup(s) on social media, and you’ll receive their diploma in the mail. Tickets include a $5 donation to the Kent State Police Department’s K-9 Program Fund.

Register Now
The deadline to register is July 26. 

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.

Interested in an MBA? Get your questions answered and learn how to apply!
Jun. 17, 2025

Thinking about taking your career to the next level? Whether you're a working professional or a recent graduate, Kent State University’s Online M.B.A. gives you the flexibility to earn your degree from anywhere, without putting your career on hold. Join us for a live webinar on June 17 and discover how our 100% online format and expert faculty make it easier than ever to start your M.B.A. journey.

REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR

 

Jun. 17, 2025

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 5:30 - 6:30 | Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Thinking about taking your career to the next level? Whether you're a working professional or a recent graduate, Kent State University’s Online M.B.A. gives you the flexibility to earn your degree from anywhere, without putting your career on hold. Join us for a live webinar on June 17 and discover how our 100% online format and expert faculty make it easier than ever to start your M.B.A. journey.

This event is free and open to anyone interested in obtaining an MBA, but registration is required.

Fiddler on the Roof Logo
Jun. 17, 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

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