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Alumni Association 100th Anniversary Celebration
Alumni association board members, past board members, past alumni directors and alumni relations staff gathered for a luncheon on May 14 in the Kent Student Center Ballroom to celebrate the Alumni Association's 100th anniversary.
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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.
MAC Tournament 2013, MAC Tournament 2012, 9th Annual "Get Your Gold On" Basketball Game and Social - January 2012, MAC Tournament 2011, 2011, 2010, Men's NIT Social
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Alumni College
Alumni are invited to return to campus as students. Alumni enjoy many activities including class sessions, a keynote speaker, a bus tour of campus, beer tasting at Ray's and much more.
2011, 2012
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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.
2013, June - 2009, September - 2009, December - 2009, February - 2010
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Coffee On Kent
Each month, Kent State Alumni Association team members deliver free coffee and muffins to an office with many KSU alumni. Offices in the Northeast Ohio area enter a drawing to win coffee and muffins.
Akhia, Summa Wellness Institute, Cuyahoga Falls High School
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Flash Ice Fest
Alumni and their families gather for an evening of ice skating, pizza, face painting and balloon animals
2013, 2012, 2011 |
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Homecoming
Homecoming is a time of high energy on Kent State’s campus. We welcome hundreds of alumni back to campus to participate in many fun activities and see how campus has changed. The festivities kick-off with the Homecoming parade and wraps up with the Golden Flashes football game.
2012, 2011, 2010
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Kent State University Theatre Performances and Alumni Receptions
Alumni enjoyed a dessert reception before the productions of several theatre performances.
Downtown Art Gallery Event, 2012 Rocky Horror Show Dessert Reception,
2012 Ragtime Dessert Reception
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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.
2013, 2012, 2011, 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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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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Pre-Game Tailgates and Watch Parties
The alumni association and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics hosts pre-game tailgates and watch parties for KSU sporting events. These events are a great way to show your Golden Flash spirit.
GoDaddy.com Bowl Watch Parties, GoDaddy.com Bowl, 2012 Football MAC Championship - Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Raleigh, Washington, Denver, 2012 Football MAC Championship - Northeast Ohio, 2012 Football MAC Championship Tailgate in Detroit,
2012 CWS Area Watch Parties, CWS Tailgate in Omaha, Alabama Alumni Tailgate - 2011, 9-2-2010 |
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President's Receptions
Kent State President Lester A. Lefton is traveling across the country meeting with alumni during the Alumni Geographical Receptions.
San Diego - 2013, Atlanta - 2012, Rancho Mirage - 2011, Charlotte - 2011, Boston - 2011, Pittsburgh 2011, San Francisco - Sept. 2011 (password: KSU2011), Gates Mills - Sept. 2011, Miami - 2011, San Francisco, Phoenix, Newport Beach, Florida, Philadelphia, Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles |
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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.
Flashes Forever Photo Booth - May 2013, Flashes Forever - May 2013, Student Ambassador Induction - 2013, Graduating to Wine - 2013,
Cooking 101 - 2013, Flashes Forever - December 2012, Senior Brew Review - 2012, Legacy Reception - 2012, Parent Reception - 2012, Flashes Forever - May 2012, Walk of Shame - 2012, Graduating to Wine - 2012, Flashes Forever - 2011, Networking in a Flash - 2011, Legacy Reception - 2011, Wieners for Seniors - 2011, Scholarship Reception - 2011, Parent Reception - 2011, Phoenix Coffee Cupping Event, Salute to Seniors - 2011, Walk of Shame - 2011, Graduating to Wine - 2011, Legacy Reception - 2010, Careers Over Coffee (JMC) - 2010, Parent Reception - 2010, Salute to Seniors - 2010 , Student Ambassador Induction - 2010
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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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Area Representative and Alumni Chapter Photos
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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.
2013 Pittsburgh MAC Social, Tampa Bay 2012/2013 Social, Chicago Cubs vs. Cleveland Indians (2012),
2012 Houston Social, New York City Social (2012), 2011 Houston Social, Baylor vs. Kent State Football Game (Dallas), Tacoma Washington Happy Hour, Wayne County Alumni Gathering, KSU vs. Buffalo gamewatch (atlanta)
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Regional Programming
Many events are planned throughout the year to serve those alumni who live in areas with a high number of Kent State graduate. These events give alumni the opportunity to network and reconnect with their alma mater.
Columbus Crew Event
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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.
2012 Day Party, Black Alumni Social - 2011 Homecoming, 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, a 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 - 2011, Student Send Off Picnic, National Alumni Day of Service 2009, Holiday Party 2008 |
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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 Brunch - 2012, 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.
Night Out at the CAVS Game - 2012, Student Send Off - 2012,
Spring Dinner - 2012, Holiday Social - 2011, Spaghetti Dinner - 2011, Porthouse - 2011, Lake County Captains Game - 2011, Cleveland Indians Game - 2011, Spring Dinner - 2011, Holiday Social - 2010, Scholarship Dinner - 2010, 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.
2013 WPNI Opening, WPNI Meet & Greet - 2012, WPNI Meet & Greet - 2011 |
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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.
KSU Baseball Game, 2012, Getty Villa Tour, Feb. 2011, Burbank Rose Float Decorating, Angels vs. Indians, Oktoberfest - 2008, Event Photos from 2003-2010 |
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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 hosts 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.
Balloon Breakfast, 2012,
Holiday Social - 2011, Balloon Breakfast, 2011 |