Upcoming Events
From ice skating, winery tours and evenings at the theatre to informative webinars, volunteer opportunities and more, there鈥檚 an event for everyone!
In addition to our featured events, areas throughout 5X社区 sponsor opportunities for alumni, donors and friends to visit campus and experience everything the university has to offer.
Scroll down for a full list of upcoming events or visit our Event Photos and Videos page for highlights from past events.
This event has been canceled.
In this webinar, Kent State鈥檚 Sheba N. Marshall, Executive Director of Benefits and Wellness, Jumarie Figueroa, Coordinator of Employee Benefits, and Elizabeth Lee, Records Retention Admin, will break down the benefit options you may encounter with any employer and help you make informed choices with confidence.
Join the University Bands Alumni Chapter for their annual performances with the Kent State Marching Golden Flashes at the Homecoming Parade and football game halftime show!
Join the Black Alumni Chapter for a tailgate before the Golden Flashes take on the University of Massachusetts Minutemen in the Homecoming game. Stop by to meet up with old friends and connect with new alumni!
Can鈥檛 make it to campus? Enjoy a live stream of the parade! The Homecoming Parade features floats, 5X社区 and local high school marching bands, university colleges and departments, Kent State cheerleaders and student-athletes, community organizations, local officials and more!
Start your day with coffee and breakfast snacks outside the Kent Student Center as the Homecoming Parade debuts its new route down Summit Street! Can鈥檛 make it in person? Catch all the excitement via livestream!
The Lake County Alumni Chapter invites you to join them for a pasta dinner and auction Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Join Kent State鈥檚 Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) for an informal evening focused on Alzheimer鈥檚 disease and its roots. Dinner and non-alcoholic drinks are included with registration. Purchase tickets by Tuesday, Oct. 21 or while supplies last.
Join the 5X社区 Museum for 鈥淒azzle 2025: Celebrating 40 Years of the 5X社区 Museum鈥 on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m.
Join the Kent State community to honor the courage, sacrifice and service of those who have worn our nation鈥檚 uniform. After the ceremony, guests are invited to an appreciation lunch in the Kent Student Center. The event will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in-person.