Following approval by Kent State University’s Board of Trustees, Kent State and Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School have agreed upon a partnership that will bring new life to the university’s underutilized Michael Schwartz Center building while providing the public STEM school with a state-of-the-art facility for its elementary grades. Beginning fall 2027, Bio-Med Science Academy will relocate its grades K-6 programs to the Schwartz Center at 800 E. Summit St. on Kent State’s Kent Campus. The consolidation unites Bio-Med’s Shalersville Campus (grades K-4) and Ravenna Campus (grades 5-6) i...
Join us for FAB's annual formal inspired by the Roaring '20s! This event will take place on Saturday, February 21, from 7:00 - 10:00 in the KSC ballroom. RSVPs will open on January 19th and will be first-come, first-serve, so make sure to RSVP early!
RSVPs can be made through KSU Engage.
The exhibition "A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa" will be the first of its kind in the world to focus specifically on contemporary fashion designers and influencers in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt. Scheduled to open at the Kent State University Museum in September 2025, this pathbreaking exhibition broadens the scope of scholarship on fashion history, which to date has focused primarily on American and European designers.
Our Flashes Forever family is growing, and we are seeking volunteers to assist with Kent State’s Fall Commencement ceremonies! Volunteers are needed to assist with check-in, ushering, seating and other duties as assigned.
There is a morning and afternoon shift available:
Morning shift - 8:30 a.m. - noon
Afternoon shift - 12:30 - 4 p.m.
Kent State University’s Board of Trustees approved a new partnership between the university and Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School that will bring new life to the underutilized Michael Schwartz Center building while providing the public STEM school with a state-of-the-art facility for its elementary grades. The Board’s vote of approval came during its regular quarterly meeting held Dec. 11 on the Kent Campus. Beginning fall 2027, Bio-Med Science Academy will relocate its K-6 programs to the Schwartz Center at 800 E. Summit St., consolidating its Shalersville and Ravenna campuses into one...
When Kent State University at Stark nursing major Malcolm Morgan walked into the White House in early December, he felt the weight of history settle around him. The Canton native and GlenOak High School graduate’s a cappella ensemble, Vocal Fusion, was invited to perform for the annual holiday celebration. For Morgan, the experience was nothing short of life-changing.“Performing at the White House was the most incredible honor I’ve ever experienced,” Morgan said. “Being in the most historically significant landmark of the United States and having that opportunity is beyond what I ever imagined...
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What if I don't have my own skates?
Skate rental is included with your admission fee. Skates are available at the Skate Rental Counter. Sizes available: Youth 5 - 13, Junior 1 - Adult 14.
What size skate do I ask for at the Skate Rental Counter?
Let the Ice Arena staff know your shoe size, and they will find you the correct skate size. Rental skates are designed to fit everyone. Shoe size does not necessarily match skate size.
What type of skate should I ask for at the Skate Rental Counter?
• All patrons must wear skates while on the ice. No one is permitted on the ice without skates.
• Skaters must continue moving at all times and follow the designated skating direction.
• No roughness, excessive speed, racing, weaving, or human chains. Tag, games, and the use of sticks or pucks are prohibited.
• No intentional sliding, diving, kicking, or chipping of the ice.
• Throwing snow, ice, or any objects is not permitted.
Need a little help skating?
Rent a Skating Helper! Adults can use two stacked together. Skate Helpers also slide into a wheelchair.
Skating Helpers can be rented at the Skate Rental Counter at the time of skate rent.
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