Faculty/Staff News Now

University employees and students who are interested in exploring our world-class graduate programs are invited to attend the Kent State University Graduate Fair on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Event attendees will have an opportunity to connect individually with specific graduate program staff, learn about support resources for graduate students and attend various workshops such as “Financing Your Graduate Education.” Masters, doctoral and certificate programs will be represented. 

The Child Development Center will hold its annual Walk-a-thon on Oct. 9 and 10 to raise money for new bicycles and other supplies and equipment for the Outdoor Learning Lab. The center's Outdoor Learning Laboratory provides children with unique, hands-on learning experiences in environments outside of the classroom. This year, the children will walk from the CDC to the Student Center on the Kent Campus for yard games, popsicles and music. 

Join us Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the Golden Flash Disc Dash Tournament and help us fund brand-new course hole signs. Enjoy a flex-start format plus raffles, prizes and fun competitions throughout the day! Registration is $20 per person. Contact Chris Lukas at clukas@kent.edu with any questions. 

Kent State welcomes Bobby Sanabria, acclaimed drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, bandleader and educator, as part of the Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, Oct. 6-9, 2025. His residency features open jazz ensemble rehearsals, a Latin rhythm and dance workshop and a percussion master class, along with two major events: a presentation during Art Without Limits (Wed, Oct. 8, 10 a.m., Cartwright Hall) and a Big Band Concert (Thu, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m., Ludwig Recital Hall, followed by a reception). All events are free and open to the public.