Workshops

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

 

April 1, 2025  |  2:00 pm – 4:00 pm│ Crawford Hall - Donald S. and Johnna F. Grant Atrium

Stop by the table and connect with reps from the Disney College Program to hear about career and internship opportunities!  Open to all Crawford College students.

 

February 26, 2025  |  3:30 pm – 4:30 pm│ Crawford Hall - John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship (Room 116)

Join us for the Disney Info Session and hear from a Disney recruiter to learn more about the Disney College Program.

Join us at Oscar Ritchie Hall for a final celebration of the 55th anniversary of Black History Month. The event will include griotte storytelling, seminars and discussions, gospel performances, art and book displays, raffles and food, followed by a social and dancing. RSVP is not required. We hope to see you there!

Team up with band alumni and current Flasher Brass students to perform during the Kent State Women’s Basketball game as they face the Toledo Rockets at the MAC Center! This game is also the team's Senior Day. Sheet music will be provided upon registration.

RSVP Now

RSVP by March 5.

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. Consistent with the Kent State University (KSU) Museum’s mission to showcase exceptional textile art and to inspire the next generation of artists, the exhibition includes fourteen woven tapestries by Morabito, displayed in the museum’s historic Higbee Gallery.

The exhibition is curated by Professor/Curator Sara Hume and will be open to the public from Friday, March 21 to June 22, 2025. 

A public opening reception and artist talk will be held on Thursday, March 20, 5 p.m. at the museum. This exhibition is sponsored by Janice Lessman-Moss. The Kent State University Museum receives operating support through a sustainability grant from the Ohio Arts Council. 

Ohio Arts Council logo

Image: La Madonna dei Tempi (dopo Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino); 2019 Cotton, wool, glass beads; 85”x 42”

Join us for Behind the Brand on Thursday, March 20, and gain exclusive insights from top advertising industry professionals!

Mike Law
Michael Law
Diana Bojaj
Diana Bojaj

Hear from Mike Law, CEO, North America of Carat, and Diana Bojaj, CMO of Carat, as they share expert design and strategy insights from one of the world’s leading advertising agencies. With 54 years of experience and operations in over 100 countries, Carat has partnered with top global brands like Microsoft, Intel, IKEA, Mastercard, and many more.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and elevate your understanding of media and design!

Following the presentation, a networking reception will be held. This event is open to all - no RSVP is required. 

This event is hosted by the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship along with Kent State AMA, Kent State AAF, and Kent State Student Media.

 

PRESENTATION

The James R. Unger Global Forum (Room 330) | Crawford Hall
3:45 - 5:00 P.M.

 

NETWORKING RECEPTION

Donald S. and Johnna F. Grant Atrium | Crawford Hall
5:00 - 6:30 P.M.

 

Learn More About CARAT

 

Kent State Baseball takes on the Ohio State Buckeyes Wednesday, April 9, at Bill Davis Stadium in Columbus, Ohio!

Join the Kent State Central Ohio Alumni Chapter for a tailgate in the stadium parking lot to enjoy food and Kent State prizes with fellow alumni and fans before cheering on the Golden Flashes at their 6 p.m. game! Alumni are welcome to bring a cooler, chair or lawn games.

RSVP Now

*Your RSVP to the tailgate does not include a game ticket. Tickets can be purchased upon arrival at the stadium or online. The ticket link will be provided upon registration.

RSVP by April 6.

April 17 | 4 - 7 p.m. | Donald S. and Johnna F. Grant Atrium, Crawford Hall

Have questions? Call 330-672-9426 or email us at BrinzoCenter@kent.edu

 

ABOUT THE SPRING PITCH COMPETITION

The John S. And Marlene J. Brinzo Center For Entrepreneurship hosts an annual pitch competition to help grow and nurture student startups within the Ambassador Crawford College's entrepreneurship program each spring. All KSU majors are welcome to apply either individually or as a team. Students are selected using the following criteria:

  • Business model (market, customer, revenue model, past sales or growth potential)
  • Competitive positioning within the market
  • Originality/Innovation

Once selected, the finalists participate in a mentorship program to prepare for the live pitch event. In total, $20,000 will be awarded at the live Spring Pitch Competition in April. 

Register for the Pitch

The Greater Cleveland Alumni Chapter will be placing flags on the graves of veterans buried at Lake View Cemetery to honor their service prior to Memorial Day. Afterward, continue the camaraderie with fellow alumni at lunch. Please register here if you plan to attend!

RSVP Now

RSVP by May 15. Location of the lunch will be determined closer to the event. Please note alumni are responsible for the cost of their own lunch. 

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

 

April 1, 2025  |  2:00 pm – 4:00 pm│ Crawford Hall - Donald S. and Johnna F. Grant Atrium

Stop by the table and connect with reps from the Disney College Program to hear about career and internship opportunities!  Open to all Crawford College students.

 

February 26, 2025  |  3:30 pm – 4:30 pm│ Crawford Hall - John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship (Room 116)

Join us for the Disney Info Session and hear from a Disney recruiter to learn more about the Disney College Program.

Join us at Oscar Ritchie Hall for a final celebration of the 55th anniversary of Black History Month. The event will include griotte storytelling, seminars and discussions, gospel performances, art and book displays, raffles and food, followed by a social and dancing. RSVP is not required. We hope to see you there!

Team up with band alumni and current Flasher Brass students to perform during the Kent State Women’s Basketball game as they face the Toledo Rockets at the MAC Center! This game is also the team's Senior Day. Sheet music will be provided upon registration.

RSVP Now

RSVP by March 5.

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. Consistent with the Kent State University (KSU) Museum’s mission to showcase exceptional textile art and to inspire the next generation of artists, the exhibition includes fourteen woven tapestries by Morabito, displayed in the museum’s historic Higbee Gallery.

The exhibition is curated by Professor/Curator Sara Hume and will be open to the public from Friday, March 21 to June 22, 2025. 

A public opening reception and artist talk will be held on Thursday, March 20, 5 p.m. at the museum. This exhibition is sponsored by Janice Lessman-Moss. The Kent State University Museum receives operating support through a sustainability grant from the Ohio Arts Council. 

Ohio Arts Council logo

Image: La Madonna dei Tempi (dopo Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino); 2019 Cotton, wool, glass beads; 85”x 42”

Join us for Behind the Brand on Thursday, March 20, and gain exclusive insights from top advertising industry professionals!

Mike Law
Michael Law
Diana Bojaj
Diana Bojaj

Hear from Mike Law, CEO, North America of Carat, and Diana Bojaj, CMO of Carat, as they share expert design and strategy insights from one of the world’s leading advertising agencies. With 54 years of experience and operations in over 100 countries, Carat has partnered with top global brands like Microsoft, Intel, IKEA, Mastercard, and many more.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and elevate your understanding of media and design!

Following the presentation, a networking reception will be held. This event is open to all - no RSVP is required. 

This event is hosted by the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship along with Kent State AMA, Kent State AAF, and Kent State Student Media.

 

PRESENTATION

The James R. Unger Global Forum (Room 330) | Crawford Hall
3:45 - 5:00 P.M.

 

NETWORKING RECEPTION

Donald S. and Johnna F. Grant Atrium | Crawford Hall
5:00 - 6:30 P.M.

 

Learn More About CARAT

 

Kent State Baseball takes on the Ohio State Buckeyes Wednesday, April 9, at Bill Davis Stadium in Columbus, Ohio!

Join the Kent State Central Ohio Alumni Chapter for a tailgate in the stadium parking lot to enjoy food and Kent State prizes with fellow alumni and fans before cheering on the Golden Flashes at their 6 p.m. game! Alumni are welcome to bring a cooler, chair or lawn games.

RSVP Now

*Your RSVP to the tailgate does not include a game ticket. Tickets can be purchased upon arrival at the stadium or online. The ticket link will be provided upon registration.

RSVP by April 6.

April 17 | 4 - 7 p.m. | Donald S. and Johnna F. Grant Atrium, Crawford Hall

Have questions? Call 330-672-9426 or email us at BrinzoCenter@kent.edu

 

ABOUT THE SPRING PITCH COMPETITION

The John S. And Marlene J. Brinzo Center For Entrepreneurship hosts an annual pitch competition to help grow and nurture student startups within the Ambassador Crawford College's entrepreneurship program each spring. All KSU majors are welcome to apply either individually or as a team. Students are selected using the following criteria:

  • Business model (market, customer, revenue model, past sales or growth potential)
  • Competitive positioning within the market
  • Originality/Innovation

Once selected, the finalists participate in a mentorship program to prepare for the live pitch event. In total, $20,000 will be awarded at the live Spring Pitch Competition in April. 

Register for the Pitch

The Greater Cleveland Alumni Chapter will be placing flags on the graves of veterans buried at Lake View Cemetery to honor their service prior to Memorial Day. Afterward, continue the camaraderie with fellow alumni at lunch. Please register here if you plan to attend!

RSVP Now

RSVP by May 15. Location of the lunch will be determined closer to the event. Please note alumni are responsible for the cost of their own lunch. 

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.

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

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