Workshops

Info table to connect students with employer opportunities at Ernst & Young (EY). Open to all Crawford College of Business students.

The table will be located near the main entrance (second floor) of Crawford Hall near the Ambassador Crawford statue. 

Info table to connect students with employer opportunities at Plante Moran. Open to all Crawford College of Business students.

The table will be located near the main entrance (second floor) of Crawford Hall near the Ambassador Crawford statue. 

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Info table to connect students with employer opportunities at Sherwin Williams. Open to all Crawford College of Business students.

The table will be located near the main entrance (second floor) of Crawford Hall near the Ambassador Crawford statue. 

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Are you nuts about Kent State? Join us for our third annual Stark County Alumni Chapter Black Squirrel Stroll! This event will include a walking tour of downtown Canton, Kent State trivia, a black squirrel scavenger hunt and discounted Kent State themed drinks at downtown Canton establishments. All participants will receive a swag bag full of Kent State gear and goodies from local businesses!

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RSVP by Oct. 14. 

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. 16. All event proceeds will support the Lake County Scholarship Fund, which provides much needed funding to high achieving Kent State students in the county.

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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 and check will be accepted. RSVP by Oct. 11. 

Please join the Kent State NYC Alumni Chapter in celebrating Homecoming 2024! We'll be watching the Kent State Golden Flashes take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles in the Homecoming football game. Enjoy catching up with old and new alumni friends over complimentary appetizers. Don't forget to wear your blue and gold!

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RSVP by Sept. 27. 

The Veterans Day Commemoration pays tribute to all who served and are serving our nation in its armed forces and includes an appreciation lunch for veterans, service members and their guests immediately following the ceremony. We invite our Kent State community to join us in planting daffodil bulbs in honor of the U.S. service people killed in Vietnam after the luncheon has concluded. The deadline to RSVP is Friday, Nov. 1. 

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Join us to celebrate the grand opening of Crawford Hall. Crawford Hall, the newest building on the Kent Campus, is named in honor of U.S. Ambassador Edward F. Crawford, for whom the college is also named: the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship. The building is designed to facilitate interaction among students, faculty and the business community from all over the world. The grand opening will take place on Friday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. Please RSVP by Sept. 13.

 

October 1, 2024  |  1:30 pm –3:30 pm│ Crawford Hall Atrium (2nd Floor, near staircase)

Stop by the table to meet with Disney recruiters and learn about the Disney College Program! Open to all Crawford College students!

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Join University Libraries for the annual Constitution Day celebration featuring an address, “On the Tip of the Spear: Standing Up for the First Amendment,” by journalist and author Steven L Herman and a panel discussion with Kent State students and constitutional law professor Chris Banks, Ph.D. 

The event is open to the public and no reservation is required.

Steve Herman is the chief national correspondent for the Voice of America (VOA), the largest U.S. international broadcast publication. His latest book, “Behind the White House Curtain: A Senior Journalist’s Story of Covering the President — and Why It Matters,” was published in 2024 by the Kent State University Press. In his address, Herman will discuss how journalists have fought to preserve our fundamental right to freedom of expression and will reflect on his vast personal experiences and the role of the First Amendment in his career.

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Info table to connect students with employer opportunities at Ernst & Young (EY). Open to all Crawford College of Business students.

The table will be located near the main entrance (second floor) of Crawford Hall near the Ambassador Crawford statue. 

Info table to connect students with employer opportunities at Plante Moran. Open to all Crawford College of Business students.

The table will be located near the main entrance (second floor) of Crawford Hall near the Ambassador Crawford statue. 

Learn More

Info table to connect students with employer opportunities at Sherwin Williams. Open to all Crawford College of Business students.

The table will be located near the main entrance (second floor) of Crawford Hall near the Ambassador Crawford statue. 

Learn More

Are you nuts about Kent State? Join us for our third annual Stark County Alumni Chapter Black Squirrel Stroll! This event will include a walking tour of downtown Canton, Kent State trivia, a black squirrel scavenger hunt and discounted Kent State themed drinks at downtown Canton establishments. All participants will receive a swag bag full of Kent State gear and goodies from local businesses!

RSVP Now

RSVP by Oct. 14. 

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. 16. All event proceeds will support the Lake County Scholarship Fund, which provides much needed funding to high achieving Kent State students in the county.

RSVP Now

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 and check will be accepted. RSVP by Oct. 11. 

Please join the Kent State NYC Alumni Chapter in celebrating Homecoming 2024! We'll be watching the Kent State Golden Flashes take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles in the Homecoming football game. Enjoy catching up with old and new alumni friends over complimentary appetizers. Don't forget to wear your blue and gold!

RSVP Now

RSVP by Sept. 27. 

The Veterans Day Commemoration pays tribute to all who served and are serving our nation in its armed forces and includes an appreciation lunch for veterans, service members and their guests immediately following the ceremony. We invite our Kent State community to join us in planting daffodil bulbs in honor of the U.S. service people killed in Vietnam after the luncheon has concluded. The deadline to RSVP is Friday, Nov. 1. 

Register Now

 

Join us to celebrate the grand opening of Crawford Hall. Crawford Hall, the newest building on the Kent Campus, is named in honor of U.S. Ambassador Edward F. Crawford, for whom the college is also named: the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship. The building is designed to facilitate interaction among students, faculty and the business community from all over the world. The grand opening will take place on Friday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. Please RSVP by Sept. 13.

 

October 1, 2024  |  1:30 pm –3:30 pm│ Crawford Hall Atrium (2nd Floor, near staircase)

Stop by the table to meet with Disney recruiters and learn about the Disney College Program! Open to all Crawford College students!

Learn More & Register on Handshake

Join University Libraries for the annual Constitution Day celebration featuring an address, “On the Tip of the Spear: Standing Up for the First Amendment,” by journalist and author Steven L Herman and a panel discussion with Kent State students and constitutional law professor Chris Banks, Ph.D. 

The event is open to the public and no reservation is required.

Steve Herman is the chief national correspondent for the Voice of America (VOA), the largest U.S. international broadcast publication. His latest book, “Behind the White House Curtain: A Senior Journalist’s Story of Covering the President — and Why It Matters,” was published in 2024 by the Kent State University Press. In his address, Herman will discuss how journalists have fought to preserve our fundamental right to freedom of expression and will reflect on his vast personal experiences and the role of the First Amendment in his career.

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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.

Jun. 17, 2025

Brain-Based Learning Workshop Series: We know you’re already juggling so much—but what if a few small shifts could make how you facilitate learning more effective, engaging, and even energizing? This workshop series is designed to help you save time, make the most of your resources, and bring fresh strategies into your work. From the neuroscience of learning to quick, evidence-based practices, we’ll explore ways to help learners engage during your sessions and retain information. Whether you're cross-training into a new role or refining your approach, this series will give you tools to work smarter, not harder. Join the Center for Teaching and Learning and People, Culture and Belonging to spark new ideas and enhance the way you support learners! Attend one session or all six!

Jun. 17, 2025

Join us for an interactive session to learn more about the rewarding and in-demand field of occupational therapy and KSU's convenient options for our Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant. This event is virtual via Microsoft Teams. Please use the link below to register.

Jun. 17, 2025

Join us for an interactive session to learn more about the rewarding and in-demand field of occupational therapy and Kent State's convenient options for our Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant. This event is virtual via Microsoft Teams.

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.

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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