Kent State University Parents and Families Engagement

05/30/2026

05/21/2026

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 - 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐔𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬!

When visiting your student in Kent, we know you have your go-to spots—favorite restaurants, best places for KSU gear, and local gems that make Kent feel like home 💙.

Help us highlight the best of Kent! The Office of Parents and Families Engagement is launching the Kent State Parents’ Choice Awards, and we want your picks. 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟗

05/21/2026

Hey Parents and Families!

Have you checked your email lately? You (and your students) might have scored an exclusive meal plan offer—and it’s waiting in your inbox.

Go take a peek and tell your students to do the same… because nobody likes missing out on a good deal!

04/27/2026

We're going out with a bang! 💥 Here is the last Weekly Rollout of the semester🥹:
4/27: Make your own beaded lanyard! Located in White Hall Rm 101, from 4:00p.m.- 600p.m.

4/28: FAB's Finale Karaoke. Located in the Rathskeller, from 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

4/29: De-Stree Fest! Enjoy an array of different self care activities before finals week. Located in the KSU bookstore from 3:00-5:00p.m.

4/29: Demin Day Fashion Show, 25 years in the movement! Enjoy a night of fashion, art, and food! Located in Oscar Ritchie Hall Theater, from 6:00-8:00p.m.

4/30: Fabenger Hunt! Race around campus and complete the scavenger hun first to win cool prizes. Check out for additional information. Located at the Rathskeller at 7:00p.m.

4/30: Pancake Study Break. Fuel up for finals w/ a live DJ, giveaways, and more! Located in Eastway Dining, from 9:00-11:00p.m.

04/20/2026

Weekly Rollout 💙:
4/20: Shuk on the K! Join Hillel to explore an array of Israeli food, art, music, trivia, prizes and more!

4/21: Global Community Hour! An afternoon of connection, conversation, and community before finals start!

4/22: Earthfest/Spring Fling/Kent Farmer's Market! Located on the Student Green and The K, from 11:00a.m.-7:00p.m.

4/22: Cultural Cafe: Germany! Enjoy free food, games and a student presentation about Germany. Located in the KSC Ballroom Balcony, from 12:00-1:30p.m.

4/23:KIC's Ultimate Thrift Swap! Join KIC for sustainable clothing drive where you can exchange or grab clothes for free!

4/24: Off-Campus Housing Fair! Learn more about rates, amenities and accessibilities from off campus complexes, housing and apartments. Located on the MACC Plaza, from 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

04/13/2026

Check out the event's this week! 😎
4/14: Just Grow With It! Pot and plant lavender seeds. Located in Eastway, from 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

4/14: is turning 5!! Celebrate 5 years of supporting Flashes, enjoy free cake, cookies, and lemonade! Located outside the CARES Center (next to PNC), from 12:00-5:00p.m.

4/16: Gospel Choir Concert! Expericnce music form one of the most diverse organizations and ensembles on campus. Located in the Cartwright Hall Auditorium, from 7:30-9:30p.m.

4/16: Thank-a-giver (TAG) Day! Kent State is again celebrating Thank-a-Giver (TAG) Day, a tradition that allows the university and its students to share their gratitude for all those who support our community. By participating you will be eligible to win a Kent State mini fridge or the chance to be driven around campus in a golf cart for a day. This year's TAG Day also includes a new activity - a scavenger hunt. More details will be available soon. Located on the Risman Plaza, from 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

4/17: Language and Cultural Exchange. Practice new languages, share you future and meet people from around the world. Located in the KSC Ballroom, from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Check out to sign up to be a presenter!

4/17: SRVSS x KSU Softball! Come out to watch some softball and support survivors of sexual violence for Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Located on the Devine Diamond, at 3:00p.m.

04/06/2026

Check out the Weekly Rollout! 💛🤩
4/6-4/10: I ❤️ Travel Week! Join for a full week of education abroad and international-themed events. Check out for more information!

4/7: 2026 Student Leadership Awards! A celebration recognizing outstanding student leaders, organizations, and their impact on KSU. Located in the KSC Ballroom, from 5:00-7:00p.m.

4/8: College of Public Health's Research, Teaching, and Community Showcase/Located on the 2nd floor of the KS, from 3:00-5:00p.m.

4/9: FAB's Favorites Bingo! Each team member has picked their favorite thing and assembled bingo bundles! Come out and play to win. Located in the Ballroom, at 7:00p.m.

4/10: Egg-stravaganza campus wide egg hunt! Check out more information at

4/11: Evening w/ the KSU Orchestra Society. Located in the KSC Ballroom, from 5:30-9:30p.m.

03/30/2026

Checkout the Weekly Rollout! 🤩
3/30: FAB's Emo Karaoke. Sing your favorite emo songs, in the Rathskeller from 7:00-9:00p.m.

3/30: Mary Kay Fink Masterclass! Located in the Kent Center for Performing Arts, from 5:30p.m.-8:00p.m.

4/1: FAB's Keychains and Keepsakes! Create a personalized keychain, choose your favorite charms, and snap an instax photo to turn it into a keepsake. Located on the the second floor of the KSC, from 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.

4/2: Cookie Social! Take a break and stop by the Fashion Library and learn about all they have other offer while enjoying a sweet treat! Located in the Fashion Library- 231, from 10:00-11:00a.m.

4/2: World Bridge: South Korea! Join more to learn more about South Korea, play traditional games and enjoy new foods! Located in the Pepsi Leadership Lounge, from 3:30-5:00p.m.

4/3: Flash Fridays bring students together to connect, explore new ways to get involved on campus and enjoy games, giveaways, and the latest on upcoming events and involvement opportunities! Located in the Pepsi Leadership Center, from 11:00a.m.-100p.m.

03/23/2026

Check out this week's rollout! 🤩
3/23: Sisters in Leadership! Join experienced leaders as they share insights unprofessionalism, effective leadership and making an impact. Located in ORH 250, from 6:00-8:00p.m.

3/23: An Evening w/ Evan Austin! In this discussion, Evan challenges one of the most misunderstood phrases in leadership and personal growth. Evan shares with his audiences the necessary balance needed to reach an accredited level of expertise in something and the process of strengthening our own leadership to make sure we are always trying to do what is right and not what is easy. Located in the Kiva, from 5:30-6:30p.m.

3/24: Blossom with FAB! There will be bouquet making, vase decorating, card maker station, and coloring sheets. There will only be 100 bouquets available. Located in KSC 218, from 6:00-8:00p.m.

3/25: Cultural CAfe: Rwanada! Join to learn more about student prospective countries, learn the country's history, culture, notable facts and free ethnic food! Located in the KSC Ballroom Balcony, from 12:00-1:30p.m.

3/26: Breaking Fashion Barrier: Katherine Hepburn & Her Global Impact! Join for a special evening celebrating Katharine Hepburn’s lasting influence on fashion, film, and culture. Located in Kent State University Museum- Murphy Auditorium, form 4:15-8:00p.m.

3/27: May 4 Task Force: Counter Culture Craft Camp! An afternoon dedicated to the intersection of arts and activism! Located in the Library Garden Room, 2:00-5:00p.m.

03/16/2026

We're so back!!☺️ Check out this week's events:
3/16: Kindness Cards! Write a kindness card in honor of kindness week! First 75 people will get a bundtlet cake!

3/17: Affirmation Point & Sip. Light refreshments and creative crafts. Located in the Rec Center Studio Room A & B, from 5:00-7:00p.m.

3/18: Kent Interhall Council Gen Body Meeting! Join for diamond art and refreshments. Located at the Tai Towers Rotunda 101A, from 5:30-7:30p.m.

3/19: Karaoke Remastered! Sing your heart out, win cool prizes and make memories. The first 10 people to the event will get a $15 meal voucher to Grille 72. Located in the Rathskeller, from 6:00-8:00p.m.

3/19: Fab's Springo. Put some spring in your step at the spring-themed bingo. Located in KSC 218 at 7p.m. Limited to the first 200 students.

3/20: Full Bloom is a community event in celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month. Enjoy sweet snacks, crafts, a panel, and a guest speaker about mental health and history! Located in ORH 250, from 2:00-5:00p.m.