Flashes Flourish Health and Wellness Fair
- The Flashes Flourish Health and Wellness Fair is a signature welcome event designed to connect students with health, well-being, and community resources both on and off campus.
- The event creates an interactive environment where students can explore services, build connections, and engage in activities that support a strong start to the academic year.
- In addition to the resource fair, the event includes several activities designed to connect you to the broader Kent community:
- Start your day grounded, energized, and refreshed. Balance & Brew is a morning yoga and coffee experience offered on the Centennial Green to promote relaxation, mindfulness, and community building.
- Well-being and Sensory Space Grand Opening. The newly renovated Well-being & Sensory Space brings expanded wellness programming and services directly into the residence halls, making it easier than ever to prioritize your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Whether you’re looking to unwind, focus, de-stress, or simply take a moment for yourself, this inviting, student-centered environment offers a welcoming space to pause and recharge—just steps from your door.
- Keep the momentum going with complementary rides to downtown, where you will find can't miss experiences like the Haymaker Farmer's Market, river adventure, and community fire department open house and blood drive.
- Catch the trolley for a laid-back trip or power your own adventure with a SPIN Bike or Scooter for a fun, active, and safe ride. See below for convenient times and locations.
- Meet us at our blue and gold Well Hut tent by Centennial Court B (behind the Kent Student Center and Centennial residence halls) for the Flashes Flourish Health and Wellness Fair between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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?! It is indeed with the Haymaker Farmer's Market.
- Let the Kent State of Well-Being guide you on your first trip to 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!
- To get to the farmer's market, meet us at our blue and gold Well Hut tent by Centennial Court B (behind the Kent Student Center and Centennial residence halls) at the Flashes Flourish Health and Wellness Fair between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. You can hop on a free trolley ride (there and back), or get a free SPIN bike/scooter ride to downtown at this location.
Kayaking and Tubing with Adventure Center
- The Adventure Center is offering free kayak lessons and river tubing at Tannery Park in the downtown Kent area (300 Stow Road; near the Farmer’s Market in Downtown Kent).
- 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.
- To get to these sessions, meet at the blue and gold Well Hut tent by Centennial Court B (behind the Kent Student Center and Centennial residence halls) at the Flashes Flourish Health and Wellness Fair between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. You can hop on a free trolley ride (there and back), or get a free SPIN bike/scooter ride to downtown at this location.
Open Skating at the Ice Arena
- Kick off the new school year on the ice!
- Join RecWell for a FREE RecWellcome Back Open Skate at the Kent State Ice Arena.
- Skate rental is included—just bring your KSU student ID, grab your friends, and celebrate the start of an exciting new year at Kent State!
- This event is from Noon - 3 p.m. at the KSU Ice Arena.
Fraternity and Sorority Life Festival
- Come out to FSL Fest and meet all 32 of Kent State University's fraternities and sororities!
- The Interfraternity Council (IFC), College Panhellenic Council (CPC), and United Greek Council (UGC) chapters cannot wait to meet you!
- They will have inflatables, yard games, snow cones, and more!
- FSL Fest is from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Centennial Green.
- 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, DJ patio party and more!
- Tours and free equipment orientations will also be available to help you become familiar with the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
- Participants will receive a passport to use for chances to win prizes including t-shirts, water bottles, hammocks, gift certificates and more!
- This event will take place from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
Dive-In Movie "Dumbo" (2019 Version)
- Join us for an evening of fun at the RecWellcome Back Dive-in Movie at the SRWC Natatorium. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience.
- You will not want to miss the excitement as we project the movie, creating a magical atmosphere in the water.
- Swim, float, and relax while enjoying this box office hit! Fantastic snacks will be available to add to the fun. Be a part of our world for this special evening and invite your friends.
- Share the excitement on social media and let us make a splash together at the RecWellcome Back Dive-In Movie.
- This event is limited to the first 400 people and takes place from 8 - 10 p.m.
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