Sparkle: The Style and Jewelry of Aileen Mehle Opening Reception
Join us for a reception and curator-led tour as we open "Sparkle: The Style and Jewelry of Aileen Mehle,” in honor of the Kent State University Museum’s 40th anniversary season.
This exhibition pays tribute to Aileen Mehle, a friend of the museum founders and widely syndicated society columnist. The exhibition features evening dresses and jewelry from Mehle that will be displayed in the museum’s historic Higbee Gallery from July 18, 2025, through Aug. 23, 2026.
This week, Kent State welcomed all to enjoy its annual Juneteenth Jubilee. The event was celebrated on June 18 as the university closed on June 19 in observance of the national holiday. People attending the event were treated to fantastic musical and dance performances, a selection of tasty foods, unique items for sale and more. Juneteenth celebrates the history and cultural contributions of Black Americans. The holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, got the news that the Civil War had ended, and they were...
Additional Parking Info
- Long-term parking is available in lots marked BROWN on the Move-In Map. Visitors are welcome to use these lots for the day.
- Students with S33, S35, S37, S39, S40, S42 parking permits may not park in their assigned lots until August 16, 2025.
30-Minute Self Unloading
Prefer to move your own items? Use the 30-minute loading zones (marked in RED on the Move-In Map). This option offers flexibility while keeping unloading areas accessible for all.
- You're responsible for moving items from your car to your room.
- Only one vehicle per group may use the zone at a time.
- A 30-minute unloading form must be displayed on your dashboard.
- Additional vehicles must park in long-term parking.
Express Unloading
Skip the hassle—get help unloading right at your residence hall entrance! The express unloading zone provides close access to your hall, Movers and Groovers to do the lifting, and ensures your driver doesn’t carry a thing!