Upcoming Events
The Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement hosts a variety of exciting experiences for Kent State alumni each year. From ice skating, winery tours and evenings at the theatre to informative webinars, volunteer opportunities and more, there’s an event for everyone!
In addition to our featured events, areas throughout Kent State sponsor opportunities for alumni, donors and friends to visit campus and experience everything that Kent State has to offer.
Scroll down for a full list of upcoming events or visit our Event Photos and Videos page for highlights from past events.
Please join us to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Lake County Alumni Chapter and our outstanding Kent State students from Lake County at our annual Blue and Gold Dinner. This event is also an excellent opportunity for alumni and friends to network and socialize.
The Greater Cleveland Alumni Chapter will be placing flags on the graves of veterans buried at Lake View Cemetery to honor their service prior to Memorial Day. Afterward, continue the camaraderie with fellow alumni at lunch. Please register here if you plan to attend!
Join us at Gideon Owen Wine Company for an evening of fine wine, great food and meaningful connections. Attendees will enjoy a curated wine tasting, buffet dinner and an exclusive tour of the winery’s historic 152-year-old cellar.
Experience an unforgettable evening of music and community at Kent State’s outdoor theatre! Join fellow alumni for dinner and great conversation in the Thornbury Pavilion before the curtain rises on “Fiddler on the Roof,” a timeless story of family, faith and resilience.
Join fellow Kent State alumni for a wild and wonderful day at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, where you can come nose-to-nose with more than 8,000 animals from around the world.
Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Oakland Athletics. Enjoy lunch in the stadium’s Pennant District before the game and take home a one-of-a-kind Kent State/Cleveland Guardian’s baseball hat.
The Stark County Alumni Chapter is excited to host its annual balloon breakfast at Kent State Stark! Come join the fun for this early morning balloon launch, which is part of the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival.
Our love for your pups and our beautiful Kent Campus runs deep, and we’re excited to invite you and your furry friend(s) for a morning stroll and bark brunch!