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Online Community Alumni Photos
Have you joined the Kent State Alumni Association's online community? One of the main benefits of joining is the opportunity to post your own photos to the alumni photo album. Just click "login" and then "first time login" to join the online community and you can start viewing other alumni photos as well as posting your own.
Alumni Photo Album |
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Squirrel Sightings
Kent State University's official mascot may be the Golden Flash, but an unofficial bushy-tailed mascot scurries up trees and scuttles across campus on a daily basis. Squirrels may be small, but their presence on campus is large. Find out where the alumni association's stuffed animal squirrel has traveled.
Squirrel Sightings |
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National Alumni Day of Service
The first National Alumni Day of Service was a huge success. It was a great opportunity for alumni to give back to the communities in which they live and work, while connecting with other alumni.
2010, Central Ohio (2009), City Mission (2009), Habitat for Humanity (2009), Lake County Historical Society (2009), Hammer and Nails (2009), Haven of Rest (2009)
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Blue and Gold Day - May 19, 2010
May 19, 1910, marked a special date in Kent’s history – the date Kent State University was officially established by the state legislature. Alumni, students, faculty and staff wore blue and gold on this day to celebrate Kent State University's 100th anniversary.
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Cleveland Networking Luncheons
Alumni and friends from the Cleveland area gather quarterly to network and listen to a prestigious alumna/alumnus speak about their many experiences with Kent State University.
June - 2009, September - 2009, December - 2009, February - 2010 |
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Homecoming 2009
Homecoming 2009 was a great way to kick off Kent State University's Centennial celebration. From the Centennial launch on Oct. 8 to the Homecoming parade, the weekend was a huge success. Thank you to all the alumni who came out to the many fun-filled activities planned throughout the weekend.
Breakfast at Williamson Alumni Center, Parade, Homecoming Court, Centennial Squirrels, Student Activities, Greek Events, Prentice Gate Rededication, Centennial Cake Cutting/Alumni Board, Bowl Team Reunion, Golden Order |
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Homecoming 2008
Homecoming brought friends, family and alumni together to celebrate on Oct. 11, during an activity-packed day, including the long-awaited return of the Homecoming parade.
Homecoming Court, Breakfast and Parade, Pep Rally, Marching Band Alumni, Honors College Alumni, Black Alumni, Varsity K, Greek Alumni |
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President's Receptions 2008/09
During the fall 2008 and Spring 2009, Kent State President Lester A. Lefton traveled across the country to meet with alumni during the Alumni Geographical Receptions.
San Francisco, Phoenix, Newport Beach, Florida, Philadelphia, Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago, Atlanta |
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Alumni Basketball Socials
Kent State alumni, family and friends come together each year to enjoy pre-game socials followed by a men's basketball game. The Kent State Alumni Association hosts the pre-game socials at the MAC Center and Flannery's for the MAC Tournament.
2010, MAC Tournament 2010, Men's NIT Social
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Pre-Game Fan Experience
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is hosting the Pre-Game Fan Experience prior to each football game. Free indoor tailgating experiences open 2 1/2 hours prior to game kick-off in the Field House located on the east side of Dix Stadium.
9-2-2010 |
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Student Events
The Kent State University Alumni Association offers student programming to provide opportunities for students to become more involved on campus and prepare future alumni for life after graduation.
Parent Reception - 2010, Salute to Seniors - 2010 , Student Ambassador Induction - 2010 |
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Area Representative Events
Area representatives serve as the primary contact for alumni programming in a geographic area that does not have an active chapter due to smaller populations of Kent State alumni. Area representatives host on average one or two events per year to connect alumni in the area.
Baylor vs. Kent State Football Game (Dallas), Tacoma Washington Happy Hour, Wayne County Alumni Gathering, KSU vs. Buffalo gamewatch (atlanta)
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Black Alumni Chapter
Officially formed in spring 2009, the Black Alumni Chapter serves over 7,000 alumni living in the United States. The group holds several annual events, including a reunion at Homecoming and a social gathering on campus each spring. For more information about the Black Alumni Chapter, please click here.
Black Alumni Reunion - 2010, Oscar Ritchie Hall Open House - 2010, National Alumni Day of Service - 2010, Black Alumni Reunion - 2009, 2nd Annual Black Alumni Reunion |
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Central Ohio Alumni Chapter
The Central Ohio Alumni Chapter serves the Greater Columbus area along with more than 6,700 Kent State alumni who reside there. A variety of events and programs are hosted by this chapter including monthly happy hours, new student send-off picnic, wine tastings and basketball game watch parties. For more information about the Central Ohio Alumni Chapter, please click here.
Student Send Off Picnic, National Alumni Day of Service 2009, Holiday Party 2008 |
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Cuyahoga County Alumni Chapter
The Cuyahoga County Chapter serves the Greater Cleveland area and more than 19,000 Kent State alumni who reside there. A variety of events and programs are hosted in the Cleveland area including MAC basketball tournament games, quarterly happy hours, wine tastings, and socials benefiting local charities like Cleveland Dress for Success! For more information about the Cuyahoga County Alumni Chapter, please click here.
Dress for Success - 2010, Goodtime Cruise 2009, National Alumni Day of Service 2009, HOF Blues Comedy Show, Men's Basketball Social - KSU vs. Cleveland State 2006,
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Greek Alumni Chapter
The Greek Alumni Chapter serves more than 15,000 Kent State Greek alumni nationwide. The chapter hosts a variety of events and programs including an annual Homecoming Social and Greek Alumni Awards & Senior Recognition Brunch. The chapter also participates in events that support the Greek community on campus including scholarship drives and speakers series. For more information about the Greek Alumni Chapter, please click here.
Greek Alumni Brunch - 2010, Greek Alumni Brunch - 2009, Homecoming 2008, Greek Alumni Brunch - 2007 |
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Honors College Alumni Chapter
The Kent State University Honors College Alumni Chapter was established in 1995. Membership is open to more than 4,200 honors college graduates. The chapter is governed by an executive committee and a board of directors elected by the full chapter membership. The Honors College Alumni Chapter participates in community service and has awards and recognitions for its members. For more information about the Honors College Alumni Chapter, please click here.
Honors College Luncheon - 2009, Massillon Museum Breakfast - 2009 |
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Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC)Chapter
The JMC Chapter serves more than 6,000 Journalism and Mass Communication alumni nationwide. The chapter hosts a variety of programs and events including the annual Homecoming Social and Taylor Awards Brunch, McGruder Lecture Series/Diversity, Scholarship Sunday and KSU Men's Basketball Bracket Buster. For more information about the JMC Alumni Chapter, please click here.
JMC Workshops - 2008, JMC Reunion - 2008 |
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Lake County Alumni Chapter
The Lake County Alumni Chapter serves more than 3,000 alumni living in Lake County. As the first and oldest chapter, chartered in 1965, the Lake County Alumni Chapter has hosted six of the University's 11 presidents at the annual spring dinner. For more information about the Lake County Chapter, please click here.
Porthouse - 2010, Lake County Captains - 2010, Spring Dinner 2010, Porthouse Event, Captain's Social, Cleveland Indians Game, Spring Dinner 2009, National Alumni Day of Service 2009 |
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Marching Band Alumni Chapter
The Marching Band Alumni chapter serves more than 1,000 band member alumni. Alumni volunteers plan the annual Homecoming social as well as the parade and half-time performances. Alumni chapter members host the Flasher Brass Reunion in conjunction with a spring basketball game each year. Even if you don't march or play anymore, you will still have fun socializing with chapter members. For more information about the Marching Band Alumni Chapter, please click here.
Camping Trip - 2009, Flasher Brass - 2009 |
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National Capital Alumni Chapter
The National Capital Chapter serves over 2,700 alumni living in the greater Washington D.C. area. The group supports the Kent State University Washington Program in National Issues (WPNI) and annually hosts an opening reception for students in January. For more information about the National Capital Alumni Chapter, please click here.
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Southern California Alumni Chapter
Connecting with over 2,000 alumni in Southern California, this alumni group is one of our newest alumni chapters. This group is very active, participating in several sporting and cultural events throughout the year, including an annual trek to see the Cleveland Indians play the Anaheim Angels each summer. The group also celebrates Oktoberfest each fall to coincide with Homecoming on campus. For more information about the Southern California Alumni Chapter, please click here.
Angels vs. Indians, Oktoberfest - 2008 |
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Stark County Alumni Chapter
The Stark County Alumni Chapter serves over 11,000 alumni living in Stark County. The group meets at least four times a year and host events including an annual Distinguished Alumni Dinner, a spring auction fundraiser for scholarships and an event during the Balloon Classic as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame week in Canton. For more information about the Stark County Alumni Chapter, please click here. |
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Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter
The Tampa Bay Chapter serves more than 1,100 Kent State alumni who reside in and around the Tampa Bay area. The chapter hosts a variety of events including wine tastings, book scholarship drives, social events and the annual Cleveland Indians vs. Tampa Bay Rays game. For more information about the Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter, please click here.
Rays vs. Indians - 2009, Alumni Baseball Game, President's Reception, |