Workshops

Join us at the Flash Nation Tailgate at the University of Georgia Saturday, Sept. 24, at 9:30 a.m. to cheer on the Golden Flashes for what will be an exciting game against the No. 1 ranked Bulldogs. Prior to kickoff, fans can enjoy a spirit-filled tailgate, complete with a delicious breakfast and great company. President Todd Diacon and Randale L. Richmond, director of athletics, will welcome alumni and friends in your region at The Classic Center in downtown Athens.

Two packages are available while supplies last, one with and without game tickets. A portion of each purchase supports the Kent State Scholarship Fund, and all attendees will receive a clear KSU stadium bag to use at the game.

Purchase Tickets

Purchase your tickets by Friday, Sept. 16. 

SoCal Golden Flashes, join us for a Kent State picnic Saturday, Aug. 13 at noon PDT! Connect with alumni and incoming KSU students before they head off to Northeast Ohio to start the fall semester. Light food and beverage will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring a side dish or drink to share with the group.  

Register Now

RSVP by Aug. 11.

We're bringing together incoming Kent State students and KSU alumni for a back-to-school ice cream social! Chat with students and alumni about all things KSU while bonding over a cold scoop of ice cream. Don't miss this annual tradition!

Register Now

RSVP by Monday, Aug. 8. 

 The CAVS office will give a short presentation on how students can use their VA benefits at KSU.

Grab your new friends and a blanket and head to the student green together to watch a FREE outdoor movie sponsored by the Flash Activities Board (FAB) at 8:30 PM!

The On-Campus Student Employment Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Kent Student Center dining room (KSC 218). Students will have the opportunity to meet with employers from a variety of campus departments to explore on-campus student employment positions. This event is open to all students of all campuses seeking on-campus student employment. Students should register to attend here: https://kent.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/33462.

Come to the Kent Student Center Ballroom for bingo with the Flash Activities Board (FAB)! Event will be limited to the first 1,000 students. Prizes for winners after each round. Prizes include, but are not limited to, an air fryer, record player, Nintendo Switch, and gift cards to local Kent businesses. This event is free and open for all to attend!

Block party style event with food, games, prizes, line dancing, music, and a mechanical bull!

Join Kent Interhall Council and Fraternity and Sorority Life for an afternoon of inflatables, food, prizes, and more! Also learn more about how to get involved with these amazing student organizations!

Kent State University has partnered with Haymaker Farmers' Market to bring a farmer's market to the Kent campus. The Kent State Farmers' Market provides students with opportunities to learn about the local farming community, select fresh produce and connect with the broader Kent community. In addition to creating a community around food with a warm, friendly and fun environment, the market will also include selling crafts from local vendors and registered student groups. This event will be the kickoff event for monthly Kent State Farmers' Markets throughout the school year!

Join us at the Flash Nation Tailgate at the University of Georgia Saturday, Sept. 24, at 9:30 a.m. to cheer on the Golden Flashes for what will be an exciting game against the No. 1 ranked Bulldogs. Prior to kickoff, fans can enjoy a spirit-filled tailgate, complete with a delicious breakfast and great company. President Todd Diacon and Randale L. Richmond, director of athletics, will welcome alumni and friends in your region at The Classic Center in downtown Athens.

Two packages are available while supplies last, one with and without game tickets. A portion of each purchase supports the Kent State Scholarship Fund, and all attendees will receive a clear KSU stadium bag to use at the game.

Purchase Tickets

Purchase your tickets by Friday, Sept. 16. 

SoCal Golden Flashes, join us for a Kent State picnic Saturday, Aug. 13 at noon PDT! Connect with alumni and incoming KSU students before they head off to Northeast Ohio to start the fall semester. Light food and beverage will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring a side dish or drink to share with the group.  

Register Now

RSVP by Aug. 11.

We're bringing together incoming Kent State students and KSU alumni for a back-to-school ice cream social! Chat with students and alumni about all things KSU while bonding over a cold scoop of ice cream. Don't miss this annual tradition!

Register Now

RSVP by Monday, Aug. 8. 

 The CAVS office will give a short presentation on how students can use their VA benefits at KSU.

Grab your new friends and a blanket and head to the student green together to watch a FREE outdoor movie sponsored by the Flash Activities Board (FAB) at 8:30 PM!

The On-Campus Student Employment Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Kent Student Center dining room (KSC 218). Students will have the opportunity to meet with employers from a variety of campus departments to explore on-campus student employment positions. This event is open to all students of all campuses seeking on-campus student employment. Students should register to attend here: https://kent.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/33462.

Come to the Kent Student Center Ballroom for bingo with the Flash Activities Board (FAB)! Event will be limited to the first 1,000 students. Prizes for winners after each round. Prizes include, but are not limited to, an air fryer, record player, Nintendo Switch, and gift cards to local Kent businesses. This event is free and open for all to attend!

Block party style event with food, games, prizes, line dancing, music, and a mechanical bull!

Join Kent Interhall Council and Fraternity and Sorority Life for an afternoon of inflatables, food, prizes, and more! Also learn more about how to get involved with these amazing student organizations!

Kent State University has partnered with Haymaker Farmers' Market to bring a farmer's market to the Kent campus. The Kent State Farmers' Market provides students with opportunities to learn about the local farming community, select fresh produce and connect with the broader Kent community. In addition to creating a community around food with a warm, friendly and fun environment, the market will also include selling crafts from local vendors and registered student groups. This event will be the kickoff event for monthly Kent State Farmers' Markets throughout the school year!

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.

Mar. 31, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

Apr. 07, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

Apr. 14, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

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.

Apr. 21, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

Apr. 28, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

Apr. 29, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

Apr. 30, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

May. 01, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

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

May. 02, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

May. 03, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

May. 03, 2025

Art can be a positive healing experience, allowing reflection, encouraging discussion, and bringing people together. Join the May 4 Visitors Center for a vigil lantern making workshop led by Jennifer Schwartz, Assistant Professor of Art Therapy at Ursuline College. Customize a lantern, conveying your own message of peace and remembrance, to use during the May 4 Vigil on Saturday evening. This event is a drop-in experience but supplies are limited and available on a first come first serve basis.

May. 03, 2025

Join us to explore the lasting impact of the Vietnam War through the perspectives of adoptee Mahli Xuan Mechenbier, J.D., and retired Maj. Gen. Ed Mechenbier, a Vietnam prisoner of war, connecting the war’s humanitarian and historical consequences to Kent State’s legacy.

This ticketed event is free and open to the public.

May. 03, 2025

We will be going to Trail Lake Park for a beginner-friendly paddle around the lake in some kayaks! There is beautiful scenery, wildlife, and fresh air to take in while on the water. We will provide an introduction to kayaking before we get on the water going over lake safety, paddling strokes, and more! There is also an accessible kayak put-in at the docks for easy entry into your kayak.
Date & Time: Saturday, May 3 from 2 - 5 p.m.
Location: Trail Lake Park - meet at the SRWC
Cost: $30 Students, $35 Non-students

May. 03, 2025

Join us for a history-focused panel discussion on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 @ 3:00pm in the Raup Geography Library (McGilvrey 417). This event is open to the public and is part of May 4th programming.

The panel will feature:

Robert K. Brigham- Vassar College
"Was Couth Vietnam Viable?"

Shane Strate - Kent State University
“Confronting a Unified Vietnam: Southeast Asia after 1975”

James A. Tyner - Kent State University
“The ‘Other’ Fall: Cambodia & the Legacy of America’s War in Vietnam”

This event is co-sponsored by the May 4th Education Committee and The School of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University.