August 17, 2024

Kayaking and Tubing with Adventure Center

  • The Adventure Center will be offering free kayak lessons and river tubing at Tannery Park (near the Farmer’s Market). 
  • Learn kayaking skills or take a leisurely float down the historic and beautiful Cuyahoga River on an inflatable tube. 
  • Friendly Adventure Center staff will be there to assist you. Enclosed shoes or sandals with a back strap are required.
  • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Tannery Park- downtown Kent (100 Stow Rd.) 

DeWeese Open House and Scavenger Hunt

  • Students will have an opportunity to visit the DeWeese Health Center and complete a scavenger hunt of our facility. 
  • To keep up to date on DeWeese Health Center hours, services offered, and events, please visit: kent.edu/deweese. 
  • The event will be from 9 am - 1 pm at the DeWeese Health Center. 
  • This site will also serve as the meeting location to be transported to the Haymaker Farmer’s Market within this same timeframe. 

Haymaker Farmers’ Market Trip with the Kent State of Well-Being

  • Did you know Portage County’s oldest producer’s only farmers market is right in your backyard?! 
  • Take a free trolley, scoot, bike or walk downtown to shop locally with the Kent State of Well-being at the Haymaker Farmers' Market. 
  • Stock up on yummy prepared foods, locally grown fruits and veggies, fresh-cut flowers, roasted coffee, handmade soaps, art, and more! 
  • Walk around to learn about the local farming community and meet friendly local makers. Free shopping bags to carry your great finds while supplies last!
  • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Meet us at our blue and gold Well Hut tent at the DeWeese Health Center. 

Plants and Public Health 

  • Join the College of Public Health for Plants and Public Health! They will have pots to paint, seeds and plants for you, and some public health information and fun! 
  • Event is at Moulton Hall from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. 

Open Skating at the Ice Arena 

  • Stop by the Ice Arena to enjoy some ice skating on the main rink. Skates will be available to rent at no charge on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • This event occurs from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Fraternity and Sorority Life Festival

  • Fraternity and Sorority Life Festival (FSL Fest) is an opportunity for ALL STUDENTS to come meet all 30 of our fraternities and sororities here at KSU! 
  • FSL Fest is from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Tri Towers Rotunda.  
  • There will be giveaways and fun prizes!  
  • Follow FSL on Instagram at @ksu_fsl for more information! 

RecWellcome Back Party

  • Come experience lots of games, activities, prizes and fun!
  • Activities include food trucks, rappelling from the indoor track, archery, rock climbing, sand volleyball, basketball, a DJ patio party, and more! 
  • Tours and free equipment orientations will also be available to help you become familiar with the SRWC. 
  • Participants will receive a passport to use for chances to win prizes including t-shirts, water bottles, hammocks, gift certificates, and more!
  • 5-7:30 p.m. – Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center 
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