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Monday, Aug. 25 — CARES Center Welcome to Campus Iced Coffee Bar

• Visit the iced coffee bar pop-up to connect with their team and grab some iced coffee and breakfast treats.  
• This event will take place on the first floor of the Kent Student Center in the Hub.

Tuesday, Aug. 26 — Flash Activities Board's (FAB) Special Event: Journals and Frames

• Join FAB in creating memories for the new school year! Come decorate a journal or picture frame to use throughout college!
• This event will be in room 218 of the Kent Student Center from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 27 — ����ɬ���� of Well-Being's Wellness Wednesday

• Wellness Education around campus! Stop by their Well Hut to participate in brief activities that will help you learn about different health topics. 
• Check out IG & Engage for specific locations each week (@kentstateofwellbeing).
• This event will be in room 218 of the Kent Student Center from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 28 — Flash Activities Board's (FAB) Trivia Night

• Come to FAB's First Trivia of the School Year!!! Have a chance to win great prizes during our four rounds;
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• And try Grill72's Appetizer Sampler, which is $2 off during the Trivia!

Thursday, Aug. 28 — ����ɬ���� Women's Soccer versus Youngstown State University

• Join us for our Back to School women's soccer game vs Youngstown State. 
• Spin the wheel at the gate for a chance to win one of many awesome ����ɬ���� swag giveaways while supplies last!
• Game will start at 7 p.m. at Dix Stadium.

Friday, Aug. 29 — ����ɬ���� Field Hockey versus Mercyhurst University

• Join us for our Home Opener as we face off against Mercyhurst! 
• The first 150 fans will receive Handel's Ice Cream!
• Game will start at 4 p.m. at Murphy-Mellis Field.

Saturday, Aug. 30 — ����ɬ���� Football versus Merrimack College

• Join us for the 2025 Home Opener as the ����ɬ���� Football Team takes on Merrimack in the Home Opener. 
• The first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive a Fearless Flash Football Flag. 
• Additionally, we'd like to invite all Flashes 101 members to the Flashes 101 Tailgate to join other incoming students in an exclusive event!
• Kickoff is at 12 p.m. at Dix Stadium.

Wednesday, Sept. 3 — ����ɬ���� of Well-Being's Wellness Wednesday

• Wellness Education around campus! Stop by their Well Hut to participate in brief activities that will help you learn about different health topics.
• Check out IG & Engage for specific locations each week (@kentstateofwellbeing).
• This event will be in room 218 of the Kent Student Center from 7 - 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 3 — College of Public Health's Ambassadors Career Series - Meet a Health Policy Analyst and Advocate

• Join the Public Health Ambassadors for a conversation with Robert Hakes, MPH, ����ɬ���� College of Public Health alumnus and Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs at Cleveland’s MetroHealth System about his career path and opportunities for public health graduates in health policy development.
• This event will be held virtually from 5 - 6 p.m. If interested, please contact gthoma33@kent.edu.

Thursday, Sept. 4 — Common Ground: Yoga for Peaceful Reflection

• Come to the KSU Commons for a group yoga flow! 
• Held on the hallowed ground of the National Historic Landmark Site that inspires peacefulness and reflection, this 40-minute session, led by a certified instructor from the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
• This session will focus on the themes of kindness, compassion, and fostering an inner connection to peace.
• This event will take place from 4-5 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 4 — Flash Activities Board's (FAB) Grocery Bingo

• Join the Flash Activities Board (FAB) for Grocery Bingo!
• You will have a chance to win a variety of grocery items in special bundles.
• Stick around for special grand prizes as well! 
• This event will take place at 7 p.m. in room 218 of the Kent Student Center.

Friday, Sept. 5 — Fashion Show and Screening Event in Honor of Focus Feature's DOWNTOWN ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE

• The School of Theatre and Dance and School of Fashion present a fashion show and screening event in honor of Focus Feature’s DOWNTOWN ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE “The time has come to say goodbye.”
• This will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the E. Turner Stump Theatre in the Kent Center for Performing Arts.

Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5 & 6 — Restyle: Kids Clothing Event

• Stop by the Williamson House to grab gently used kids' clothing for the school year. 
• These events will be: Friday, September 5, 2025 from 3 - 7 p.m.; Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
• Donations of preloved clean, new, and gently used all sizes of children's clothing, shoes, and outerwear will be collected from August 1-29. 
• Collection boxes are available during business hours at the Williamson House, Library, Child Development Center, and Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. 
• Open to ����ɬ���� faculty, staff, and students. You don't need to donate to participate in the event!

Tuesday, Sept. 9 — International Admissions' Flag Cookie Decorating

• Where are you from? Where do you want to go? International Admissions wants to know your story! Come tell them by decorating a cookie with the country flag of your choice. 
• Plain sugar cookies and color frosting will be provided in Van Campen Hall, Room 111 (from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.). 
• Bring your friends, decorate cookies, and share what you're looking forward to when you study abroad, while supplies last!  
• This annual event is a chance for students and their families to enjoy food and music, in addition to student organization and local business tabling.
• Also, enrolled ����ɬ���� students can receive a free event-shirt as supplies last!

Tuesday, Sept. 9 — College of Public Health's 2025 Education Abroad Showcase - Health Immersion in Geneva, Switzerland

• Learn about the 2026 Global Health Immersion in Geneva, Switzerland program. This is a unique opportunity to spend two weeks in May in beautiful Switzerland exploring health priorities, policies and practices from a global perspective while soaking up new cultural experiences. 
• Particularly relevant for students in public health, nursing, medicine, podiatry, nutrition, allied health, pre-health (medicine, dentistry), environmental sciences, biological sciences, anthropology, international development, and international relations.
• This event will be held virtually from 12 - 1 p.m. If interested, please contact gthoma33@kent.edu.

Thursday, Sept. 9 — Flash Activities Board's Karaoke Night

• Join FAB in the Rathskeller for their second karaoke of the school year! Sign ups will start at 6:45 p.m. Make sure to arrive early!
• This event will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. at the lower level of the Kent Student Center in the Rathskeller. 

Wednesday, Sept. 10 — ����ɬ���� of Well-Being's Wellness Wednesday

• Wellness Education around campus! Stop by their Well Hut to participate in brief activities that will help you learn about different health topics.
• Check out IG & Engage for specific locations each week (@kentstateofwellbeing).
• This event will be in room 218 of the Kent Student Center from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 12 — Flash Activities Board's (FAB) Black Squirrel Festival

• There is no better way to kick off the fall Parents and Families weekend here at ����ɬ���� than FAB’s Black Squirrel Festival.  
• This annual event is a chance for students and their families to enjoy food and music, in addition to student organization and local business tabling.
• Also, enrolled ����ɬ���� students can receive a free event-shirt as supplies last!

Friday, Sept. 12 & Saturday, Sept. 13 — Parents & Families Weekend

• Mark your calendars for a weekend packed with unforgettable moments and exciting family-friendly events. From beloved ����ɬ���� traditions to special programming designed with families in mind, there will be countless opportunities to celebrate with your favorite Golden Flash student. And yes, football is back! Don’t miss the action as the Golden Flashes take on the Buffalo Bulls!
• To learn more, please visit the following link: /parents/weekend.

Saturday, Sept. 13 — ����ɬ���� Football versus University of Buffalo

• Join us for Parents and Family Weekend as the Football team takes on Buffalo. 
• The first 1,000 fans through the doors will receive a Black Fearless Flash Football Hat. 
• Additionally, all fans are encouraged to WEAR BLACK for the Blackout. 
• Kickoff is at 12 p.m. at Dix Stadium.

Wednesday, Sept. 17 — Recreation and Wellness Services' Rec the Row

• Recreation and Wellness Services will be hosting a resource fair on the K (Risman Plaza) to promote programs and offerings to members of the Fraternity and Sorority Life and general ����ɬ���� community.  
• Hope to offer a fun mix of informational and interactive experiences to participants!
• This event will take place from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Risman Plaza and Student Green.

Wednesday, Sept. 17 — College of Public Health's Career Series - Meet a Public Health Professional in the Food Service Industry

• Cedric McMickle, Senior Manager, Total Quality, with Darden, a nationwide food service corporation with ownership of multiple restaurant chains, and a College of Public Health graduate student, discusses his career path through public health and private industry.
• l sciences, anthropology, international development, and international relations.
• This event will be held virtually from 5 - 6 p.m. If interested, please contact gthoma33@kent.edu.

Thursday, Sept. 18 — Flash Activities Board's (FAB) Superhero Trivia

• If it is DC, Marvel, Superman, or Batman, do you consider yourself an expert for all things superheroes? If so, make sure to stop by FAB's Superhero Trivia Night!
• There will be a plethora of prizes, fun to be had, and food from Grill '72.
• This event will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. at the lower level of the Kent Student Center in the Rathskeller. 

Tuesday, Sept. 23 — Flash Activities Board's 'Do You Remember' Karaoke Night

• Join FAB in the Rathskeller for their third karaoke of the school year! Sign ups will start at 6:45 p.m. Make sure to arrive early!
• This karaoke night will have a twist! There will not be lyrics to read off of. Can you sing to your favorite tunes from memory? Test your skills with FAB!
• This event will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. at the lower level of the Kent Student Center in the Rathskeller. 

Wednesday, Sept. 24 — ����ɬ���� of Well-Being's Fresh Check Day

• Stop by the Risman Plaza from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. to learn more about mental health awareness and suicide prevention with ����ɬ���� of Well-Being.

Thursday, Sept. 25 — ����ɬ���� Women's Soccer versus UMass

• Join us for Student Org Night and meet with a few of the many student led organizations who will be tabling at the gate. 
• The first 100 fans through the gate will receive a black Fearless Flash Soccer Bucket Hat. 
• Wear black for our BLACKOUT in the stands!
• Game will start at 2 p.m. at Dix Stadium.

Friday, Sept. 26 — ����ɬ���� Field Hockey versus Miami University

• Join us for our Cancer Awareness Game as we face off against Miami! 
• The first 150 fans will receive a cancer awareness silicone bracelet!
• Game will start at 2 p.m. at Murphy-Mellis Field.

Sunday, Sept. 28 — ����ɬ���� Women's Soccer versus University of Buffalo

• Join us for Youth Day and see kids from local youth soccer programs take the field with our flashes pregame. 
• The first 100 fans will recieve a FREE Kona Ice cup from our Kona Ice Truck. 
• Stick around after the match to get autographs from your favorite players.
• Game will start at 1 p.m. at Dix Stadium.

Tuesday, Sept. 30 — Fall 2025 Internship and Job Fair (ALL MAJORS)

• Looking for a job, internship, or just want to explore career options?
• This event is open to all students and alumni from any campus who are interested in: Full-time, part-time, co-op, or internship opportunities,
  practicing your networking skills, learning about different industries, getting career advice, and making connections with professionals
• Come as you are—whether you're actively job hunting or just curious about your options!
• Need help getting ready? Attend a session with a career advisor or attend a drop-in session (no registration required) to get your resume reviewed, practice your elevator pitch, learn how to research organizations attending the fair, and ask quick career fair-related questions!
• This event will take place from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Kent Student Center.

Wednesday, Oct. 1 — College of Public Health's Career Series - Meet an Environmental Health Professional

• Mary Helen Smith, MPH, CPH, RS, REHS, retired Environmental Health Director at the Portage County Health District, discusses her career path and opportunities for public health students and graduates with an interest in the environment and environmental health.
• This event will be held virtually from 5 - 6 p.m. If interested, please contact gthoma33@kent.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 1 — The School of Theatre and Dance Presents "Kentucky"

• Kentucky By Leah Nanako Winkler Directed by Courtney Brown Hiro is a self-made woman making it in New York. But she is also single, almost thirty and estranged from her dysfunctional family who lives in Kentucky. 
• When her little sister, a born-again Christian, decides to marry at twenty-two, Hiro takes it upon herself to do whatever she can to stop the wedding and salvage any shred of hope she had about her sister’s future. 
• The themes of identity, religion and love collide in this unique coming-of-age story. "Kentucky" is presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service. .
• This show will take place from 7:30 -9:30 p.m. in the Wright-Curtis Theatre in the Kent Center for Performing Arts.

Thursday, Oct. 2 — ����ɬ���� Women's Soccer versus Eastern Michigan University

• Join us for our Breast Cancer Awareness Game and receive a variety of PINK themed prizes including cowboy hats, ribbons, and pom poms. 
• Additionally wear pink and fill the stands with support.
• Game will start at 7 p.m. at Dix Stadium. 

Friday, Oct. 3 — Women's Volleyball versus University of Buffalo

• Home opener in the MACC Center for the Women's Volleyball team!
• 100 schedule magnet giveaway and post-match autographs with the team.
• Game will start at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 4 — Women's Volleyball versus University of Akron

• Second home game of the season at the MACC Center for the Women's Volleyball team.
• Youth Day and Gold Out themes.
• 150 Gold t-shirts and post-match autographs with the team.
• Game will start at 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 5 — ����ɬ���� Field Hockey versus Longwood University

• Join us for Alumni Day as we face off against Longwood! 
• The first 100 fans will receive a KSU Field Hockey Cow bell!
• Game will start at 12 p.m. at Murphy-Mellis Field.

Monday, Oct. 6 — Flash Activities Board's (FAB) FlashBash

• Join FAB as they kick off homecoming week with FlashBash!
• Come for a Flash bobblehead giveaway, inflatable games, snacks, and other fun activities!
• This event will take place at Risman Plaza and the Student Green (will have an indoor weather location which will be announced as needed) from 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 7 — Women's Volleyball versus Ohio University

• Home game at the MACC Center for the Women's Volleyball team.
• Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night.
• Game will start at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 8 — Center for Student Involvement's (CSI) Banner Making Event

• Join CSI and FAB for a free banner making event for all student organizations participating in the homecoming parade on Saturday, October 11. 
• All banner making materials will be free! What better way to show off your pride for your organization and ����ɬ����.
• This event will take place from 12-3:30 p.m. in room 218 of the Kent Student Center.

Thursday, Oct. 9 — Undergraduate Student Government's (USG) Fall Show

• Check back soon for more details!

Thursday, Oct. 9 — ����ɬ���� Women's Soccer versus Ohio University

• Join us for our Military Appreciation Game with the chance to talk to some of our ROTC Cadets about their program. 
• First 150 fans will receive a ����ɬ���� embroidered camo hat!
• Game will start at 7 p.m. at Dix Stadium.

Saturday, Oct. 11  — Annual Homecoming Parade

• The annual ����ɬ���� Homecoming Parade will take place from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. this year on on Saturday, October 11.
• The route will start at the KSU Ice Arena and will proceed onto Loop Road and then Summit Street towards campus. The parade will conclude at the intersection of Summit Street and Terrace Drive.
• The parade is both a ����ɬ���� and City of Kent event. This is a great opportunity to bring awareness and show pride for your organizations!

Saturday, Oct. 11 — ����ɬ���� Football versus UMass

• Join us for the Homecoming Football game against UMass. 
• The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a Replica Powder Blue Football Jersey. 
• Additionally, fans are encouraged to wear their POWDER BLUE gear. 
• Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m. at Dix Stadium.