Workshops

Students will learn about planning and executing a search and what is important to include in the scholarship essay. Scholarships are a best tool in graduating debt free. Contact Andrea Dale at adale@kent.edu with questions.

2023 CTL Keynote Events
Headshot of Sarah Rose Cavanagh

DR. SARAH ROSE CAVANAGH WILL BE LEADING TWO VIRTUAL SESSIONS

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 2023

Link to recording of both sessions

Link to resource provided by Dr. Cavanagh

Session 1:  Energizing Learning with the Science of Emotion:  Four Pillars of Engagement

9:30a - 10:30a with Q&A until 10:45a

If you as an educator want to capture your students’ attention, enhance their motivation, harness their working memory, and bolster their long-term retention, join us for considering the emotional impact of teaching preferences on students’ learning through empirical evidence and applied practices.

 

Session 2:  Crafting Learning Environments of Compassionate Challenge

11:00a - 12:00p with Q&A until 12:15p

Join us as we learn about intentionally shaping our college communities with compassionate challenges in mind – creating learning environments characterized by safety, belongingness, and play - that may help ease anxiety, stress, and fears for our students so they may be more successful in our classrooms.

 

Sarah Rose Cavanagh, Ph.D.

Sarah Rose Cavanagh is the Senior Associate Director for Teaching and Learning in the Center for Faculty Excellence at Simmons University, where she also teaches in the Psychology Department as an Associate Professor of Practice. Sarah's research considers the interplay of emotions, motivation, learning, and quality of life. Her most recent research project, funded by the National Science Foundation, convenes a network of scholars to develop teaching practices aimed at greater effectiveness and equity in undergraduate biology education. She is author of four books, including The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion (2016).

Take a break from studying and enjoy snacks and beverages, games and fun!

It’s alumni night in Cleveland! Join us Friday, Jan. 20, as we cheer on the Cleveland Cavaliers when they face the Golden State Warriors at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Before the game, we invite you to join us for an alumni pregame reception in the arena’s Loudville Budweiser Brew House, located between sections 216/217. Everyone in attendance will receive two drink tickets, a variety of appetizers, a Cleveland Cavaliers rally towel and a Kent State/Cavaliers pint glass. 

Need a holiday gift idea for a special someone? Give the gift of an experience. This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to create memories and connect with other Golden Flashes in your area.

Please note that filling out this form does not reserve your ticket to the game. In order to attend the reception and the game, you will need to purchase a specially discounted ticket at the link provided upon registration. We will keep you updated with event details in the weeks to come.

A portion of each ticket supports Kent State’s Last Dollar Scholarship.

RSVP and Purchase a Ticket

Join the Stark County Alumni Chapter in the heart of downtown Canton for a festive and fun holiday party to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! The event will feature holiday games and activities, a holiday sweater contest and Kent State inspired drinks. Drinks are on your own, but small bites to snack on will be provided. Milestone has a great selection, so guests are welcome to purchase additional food off their delicious menu as well. We hope to see you in your most festive attire on Sunday, Dec. 4!

RSVP Now

Register by Monday, Nov. 28. 

This event provides students the opportunity to hear an LGBT+ Educator panel speak about how to make the K-12 space equitable.

Open to education majors or anyone who wants to work in a school.

Registration in Handshake is required.

Please join us this winter when The Cleveland Orchestra travels to Miami for their performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Your ticket purchase includes access to an alumni reception before the show where you can connect with fellow Golden Flashes over delicious food and drinks. 

6 p.m. - Alumni Reception 
8 p.m. - Concert

Tickets:
Orchestra Seating: $130
Tier 3 Seating: $65

A portion of each purchase supports the Kent State Scholarship Fund.

Register Now

Bring your family and friends for a fun night on the rink as downtown Kent turns into a winter wonderland. Skate the night away with a free skate rental while listening to Kent State’s acapella group who will be singing uplifting tunes from the season. Take a break from the ice and enjoy a hot chocolate bar or an alcoholic drink of your choice (2 alcoholic drinks included with your ticket). There will also be some tasty treats served.

Cost
Adult: $10
Children: $5

All proceeds support the Kent State Scholarship fund.

Register Now

Come donate blood to potentially save three lives. Sign up using the link below to guarantee your spot! All donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. Email us at AmericanRedCrossClubKSU@gmail.com with any questions.

Join the Flash Activities Board and UGood for a self-care night on Tuesday, December 6th from 5 to 7 pm in room 218 of the Student Center! Enjoy brownies, hot chocolate, coloring, face masks, giveaways, nail painting, and MORE at this relaxation event! We can't wait to see you there.

Students will learn about planning and executing a search and what is important to include in the scholarship essay. Scholarships are a best tool in graduating debt free. Contact Andrea Dale at adale@kent.edu with questions.

2023 CTL Keynote Events
Headshot of Sarah Rose Cavanagh

DR. SARAH ROSE CAVANAGH WILL BE LEADING TWO VIRTUAL SESSIONS

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 2023

Link to recording of both sessions

Link to resource provided by Dr. Cavanagh

Session 1:  Energizing Learning with the Science of Emotion:  Four Pillars of Engagement

9:30a - 10:30a with Q&A until 10:45a

If you as an educator want to capture your students’ attention, enhance their motivation, harness their working memory, and bolster their long-term retention, join us for considering the emotional impact of teaching preferences on students’ learning through empirical evidence and applied practices.

 

Session 2:  Crafting Learning Environments of Compassionate Challenge

11:00a - 12:00p with Q&A until 12:15p

Join us as we learn about intentionally shaping our college communities with compassionate challenges in mind – creating learning environments characterized by safety, belongingness, and play - that may help ease anxiety, stress, and fears for our students so they may be more successful in our classrooms.

 

Sarah Rose Cavanagh, Ph.D.

Sarah Rose Cavanagh is the Senior Associate Director for Teaching and Learning in the Center for Faculty Excellence at Simmons University, where she also teaches in the Psychology Department as an Associate Professor of Practice. Sarah's research considers the interplay of emotions, motivation, learning, and quality of life. Her most recent research project, funded by the National Science Foundation, convenes a network of scholars to develop teaching practices aimed at greater effectiveness and equity in undergraduate biology education. She is author of four books, including The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion (2016).

Take a break from studying and enjoy snacks and beverages, games and fun!

It’s alumni night in Cleveland! Join us Friday, Jan. 20, as we cheer on the Cleveland Cavaliers when they face the Golden State Warriors at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Before the game, we invite you to join us for an alumni pregame reception in the arena’s Loudville Budweiser Brew House, located between sections 216/217. Everyone in attendance will receive two drink tickets, a variety of appetizers, a Cleveland Cavaliers rally towel and a Kent State/Cavaliers pint glass. 

Need a holiday gift idea for a special someone? Give the gift of an experience. This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to create memories and connect with other Golden Flashes in your area.

Please note that filling out this form does not reserve your ticket to the game. In order to attend the reception and the game, you will need to purchase a specially discounted ticket at the link provided upon registration. We will keep you updated with event details in the weeks to come.

A portion of each ticket supports Kent State’s Last Dollar Scholarship.

RSVP and Purchase a Ticket

Join the Stark County Alumni Chapter in the heart of downtown Canton for a festive and fun holiday party to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! The event will feature holiday games and activities, a holiday sweater contest and Kent State inspired drinks. Drinks are on your own, but small bites to snack on will be provided. Milestone has a great selection, so guests are welcome to purchase additional food off their delicious menu as well. We hope to see you in your most festive attire on Sunday, Dec. 4!

RSVP Now

Register by Monday, Nov. 28. 

This event provides students the opportunity to hear an LGBT+ Educator panel speak about how to make the K-12 space equitable.

Open to education majors or anyone who wants to work in a school.

Registration in Handshake is required.

Please join us this winter when The Cleveland Orchestra travels to Miami for their performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Your ticket purchase includes access to an alumni reception before the show where you can connect with fellow Golden Flashes over delicious food and drinks. 

6 p.m. - Alumni Reception 
8 p.m. - Concert

Tickets:
Orchestra Seating: $130
Tier 3 Seating: $65

A portion of each purchase supports the Kent State Scholarship Fund.

Register Now

Bring your family and friends for a fun night on the rink as downtown Kent turns into a winter wonderland. Skate the night away with a free skate rental while listening to Kent State’s acapella group who will be singing uplifting tunes from the season. Take a break from the ice and enjoy a hot chocolate bar or an alcoholic drink of your choice (2 alcoholic drinks included with your ticket). There will also be some tasty treats served.

Cost
Adult: $10
Children: $5

All proceeds support the Kent State Scholarship fund.

Register Now

Come donate blood to potentially save three lives. Sign up using the link below to guarantee your spot! All donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. Email us at AmericanRedCrossClubKSU@gmail.com with any questions.

Join the Flash Activities Board and UGood for a self-care night on Tuesday, December 6th from 5 to 7 pm in room 218 of the Student Center! Enjoy brownies, hot chocolate, coloring, face masks, giveaways, nail painting, and MORE at this relaxation event! We can't wait to see you there.

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 4 Commemoration
May. 04, 2025

The campus community and visitors will gather at noon on the May 4 site at the Kent State Commons to commemorate the moment that gunfire erupted 55 years ago. The commemoration will include a performance, feature remarks from university students and administrators, the ringing of the Victory Bell and a moment of silence at 12:24 p.m.

The commemoration remembers those killed – Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Schroeder – and those wounded – Alan Canfora, John Cleary, Thomas Grace, Dean Kahler, Joseph Lewis, Donald Mackenzie, James Russell, Robert Stamps and Douglas Wrentmore – on May 4, 1970.

Music on the Commons will precede the commemoration at 11 a.m. and then follow at the end of the event.

May. 04, 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.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 4 from 2 - 5 p.m.
Location: Cuyahoga River in downtown Kent - meet at the SRWC
Cost: $30

May. 04, 2025

Explore the Kent campus via golf cart, with the scholars behind behind the oral histories map site MappingMay4.kent.edu. Visitors will tour the area and hear audio clips from those who experienced events at each site in 1970. Please sign up at the link below so that we can ensure there is space on the golf carts.

This free golf cart tour is offered for visitors who need mobility accommodations. We offer a secure place to store mobility devices when on the tour.

Spots are limited. Registration required via link below.
Tour will run rain or shine.
Meet at the Victory Bell at 2:30.
Duration: apx. 90 minutes.

May. 04, 2025

Continue the momentum immediately following this year's May 4 commemoration with a social mixer and open mic just up the hill in Taylor Hall.