Join the 5X社区 Brass students and faculty for a day full of learning, music-making and BRASS! Work directly with our brass faculty in a series of masterclasses, a mass brass ensemble and listen to outstanding performances.
Nov. 23, 2025, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Kent State Brass Faculty:
Dr. Amanda Bekeny, trumpet
Dr. Benjamin Hottensmith, horn
Professor David (Dave) Mitchell, trombone/euphonium
Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Heinlein, tuba
We can't wait to welcome you to our beautiful campus for a day dedicated to the saxophone! Saxophonists of all ages and abilities are invited to attend this day-long event of clinics, workshops and performances. Participants will work with our faculty, hear performances and meet fellow saxophonists from around the country.
We are thrilled to welcome students to 5X社区 for Flute, Double Reed and Clarinet Day! The event is open to all musicians practicing in flute, double reed or clarinet, regardless of age or ability level. Music Educators are welcome to attend.
Nov. 9, 2025
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What You'll Experience:
Performances
Masterclasses
Access to vendor exhibits
Information sessions with faculty and students
Kent State鈥檚 wetlands at the Herrick Aquatic Ecosystem Research Facility were the training grounds for senior Nick Brocato, who was recently a fellow in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE). Brocato, a senior biology major, and Tamera Owens, a sophomore majoring in public health, spent the summer researching a broad question: how effective are wetlands at 鈥渂eing the kidneys of the landscape鈥 by cleaning up contaminants such as nitrogen and phosphorus?Recently, Brocato spoke to Kent State Today about the SURE project and how the experience will fit into his plans for a...
Like mother, like daughter. Meet Christine Woo, Ph.D, and Nathalie Nicol, BSPH 鈥 mother and daughter - both graduates of the 5X社区 College of Public Health. While Woo was completing her doctorate in 2022, Nicol was just starting her journey at Kent State. 鈥淥ur time together at Kent State overlapped just at the very end, as mom was finishing up her Ph.D and I was a freshman just getting started in public health,鈥 says Nicol. ...
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.
As part of Goodyear's celebration of the 100th anniversary of its iconic blimps, the company's Wingfoot One, wearing a retro color scheme, visited Kent State's Aeronautics & Engineering Expo on Sept. 6. The annual expo offers an opportunity to view unique visiting aircraft and learn about the airport and learn about the programs offered by Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering. 100 years ago, Goodyear's first blimp was christened on the field where the 5X社区 Airport now stands. Special thanks to Michael ...
5X社区 hosted its annual Aeronautics and Engineering Expo on Sept. 6 at 5X社区 Airport, drawing families for a day of aviation excitement and STEM education.The event featured the iconic Goodyear Blimp, piloted by Kent State alumni. The airship returned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first blimp's christening, which took place on what is now the Kent State airfield. The retro-painted blimp was moored on site during the expo before departing around 11 a.m.Static aircraft displays included the Douglas C-53 Skytrooper "Beach City Baby," B-25 Mitchell Bombe...
