Workshops
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Interested in bringing airplane and drone operations training to your high school? Eager to learn about safe flying practices and how to teach these subjects to your students? Inspired to create pathways for students to become a pilot of manned and unmanned aircraft? Ready to obtain your Remote Pilot Certificate? Join our workshop hosted by the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
This three-day workshop is free and open to high school educators and administrators who want to educate future manned aircraft pilots and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operators. Topics covered include drone flight techniques, Part 107 certification guidance, drone registration procedures, and operating within a crewed environment. This workshop includes training sessions to use Kent State’s established curriculum and tools to discuss educational and career pathways with students, and training in virtual reality (VR) curriculum in aircraft pilot and UAS operations.
Participants may earn 2 Continuing Education Units by attending the full workshop. Please note that it is the participant's responsibility to check how the hours may be applied to their professional learning plan.
Schedule
Thursday, September 18 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday, September 19 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, September 20 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location
The workshop is being held at the Aeronautics and Engineering Building [MAP] located on the Kent Campus.
About
Interested in bringing airplane and drone operations training to your high school? Eager to learn about safe flying practices and how to teach these subjects to your students? Inspired to create pathways for students to become a pilot of manned and unmanned aircraft? Ready to obtain your Remote Pilot Certificate? Join our workshop hosted by the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
This three-day workshop is free and open to high school educators and administrators who want to educate future manned aircraft pilots and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operators. Topics covered include drone flight techniques, Part 107 certification guidance, drone registration procedures, and operating within a crewed environment. This workshop includes training sessions to use Kent State’s established curriculum and tools to discuss educational and career pathways with students, and training in virtual reality (VR) curriculum in aircraft pilot and UAS operations.
Participants may earn 2 Continuing Education Units by attending the full workshop. Please note that it is the participant's responsibility to check how the hours may be applied to their professional learning plan.
Schedule
Thursday, October 30 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday, October 31 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, November 1 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location
The workshop is being held at the Aeronautics and Engineering Building [MAP] located on the Kent Campus.
Join us for a live webinar on May 5 to learn how Kent State’s AACSB-accredited Online M.B.A. gives you the flexibility to earn your degree from anywhere, without putting your career on hold. Discover how our 100% online format and expert faculty make it easier than ever to start your M.B.A. journey.
Join us at Gideon Owen Wine Company for an evening of fine wine, great food and meaningful connections. Attendees will enjoy a curated wine tasting, buffet dinner and an exclusive tour of the winery’s historic 152-year-old cellar.
Leading the experience is Brad Indoe, ’19, a graduate of Kent State’s enology program and the head winemaker at Gideon Owen. He crafts his wines using grapes cultivated by sibling trio: Brad Verhoff, ’94, Jennifer (Verhoff) Olsen, ’91, and Melissa (Verhoff) Kadow, ’97, who run Verhoff Family Vineyards in Bellevue. As fellow Kent State alumni, they bring their shared passion for winemaking full circle.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Kent State’s impact on the wine industry and connect with your alumni family in a breathtaking setting. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Every registration includes a $5 donation to the Hospitality Management Student Support Fund.
Register by Friday, June 6. Tickets available while supplies last.
The Stark County Alumni Chapter is excited to host its annual balloon breakfast at Kent State Stark! Come join the fun for this early morning balloon launch, which is part of the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. Admission includes breakfast, family entertainment and great seats to catch all the action as the balloons lift off overhead.
RSVP by July 19. A portion of your ticket purchase supports the Stark County Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund. Please note: The balloons are not guaranteed to lift off due to weather, but the breakfast happens rain or shine. No refunds.
Join fellow Kent State alumni for a wild and wonderful day at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, where you can come nose-to-nose with more than 8,000 animals from around the world. This family-friendly experience includes lunch in the zoo’s Garden Tent and a private animal encounter, as well as a $5 donation to the Kent State Biological Sciences Department.
The deadline to RSVP is Thursday, July 3. Tickets available while supplies last.
Our love for your pups and our beautiful Kent Campus runs deep, and we’re excited to invite you and your furry friend(s) for a morning stroll and bark brunch!
Join fellow Flashes for a laid-back walk along dog-friendly campus paths, followed by a celebratory bark brunch complete with pup cups, pawsecco and bubbles. Each four-legged pawticipant will receive an honorary degree for their loyalty and tail-wagging spirit!
Can’t join in person? Put your best paw forward and take your pup for a walk on Saturday, Aug. 2, and tag your pics with #FlashesForever and #FlashesFurever to spread the love.
Leash up to walk, wag and woof your way through campus. Tickets include a $5 donation to the Kent State Police Department’s K-9 Program Fund.
The deadline to register is July 25. Tickets available while supplies last.
Experience an unforgettable evening of music and community at Kent State’s outdoor theatre! Join fellow alumni for dinner and great conversation in the Thornbury Pavilion before the curtain rises on “Fiddler on the Roof,” a timeless story of family, faith and resilience. Tickets also include a $5 donation to the Porthouse Theatre Fund.
Limited show tickets are still available. If you’d like to purchase, please visit Porthouse Theatre’s website for additional ticketing options and availability. Please note, purchasing these tickets will not grant you access to our alumni dinner before the show.
Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Oakland Athletics. Enjoy lunch in the stadium’s Pennant District before the game and take home a one-of-a-kind Kent State/Cleveland Guardian’s baseball hat. Tickets also include a $3 donation to the Kent State Scholarship Fund. The deadline to register is July 14 using the offer code “KSU2025.” Tickets available while supplies last.
Hit a home run with this unforgettable night! Watch the Akron RubberDucks face off against the Chesapeake Baysox, with our very own Flash throwing out the first pitch to kick things off. Enjoy a delicious dinner before the game and score an exclusive Kent State/Akron RubberDucks baseball hat. After the game, sit back and enjoy a grand slam fireworks show! Tickets include a $6 donation to the Kent State Scholarship Fund. Register by Aug. 1 to be part of this exciting event. Tickets available while supplies last.
