Diverse Kent State
![Office of International Student Affairs hosts multiple events for international students](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Friendship%20Program.png?VersionId=yy9Lh09C3pgg_veeTRh8bLZPp7EYwZZK&h=e6f36a9c&itok=tGVWBPVC)
The International Friendship Program allows faculty and international students to converse and learn from each other, and it creates a welcoming environment for those who are far away from home.
![Kent State and the University of Rwanda will host a join peace conference in Kigali, Rwanda, in July 2023. Kent State and the University of Rwanda will host a join peace conference in Kigali, Rwanda, in July 2023.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Kent_State_Today_Rwanda_0.jpg?VersionId=3AiLsIjbhAkMLeBoBltGJC3ChoyIBGAm&h=e6f36a9c&itok=RukVPVh0)
Past tragedies link Kent State University and the University of Rwanda in a distinct way.
![International students with flags at a Kent State basketball game. International students with flags at a Kent State basketball game.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/20220218_BC_220088_Athletics_Basketball%20VS%20Ohio%20U_568-2_0.jpg?VersionId=jXQYYbdLSh8iO_UL85ti8ifpjbX2xQ6A&h=10d202d3&itok=NxVqS5vV)
Kent State celebrates International Education Week with a full schedule of events.
![White House Veterans Day Breakfast 2022 White House Veterans Day Breakfast 2022](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/White%20House%20Breakfast%201500x600_0.jpg?VersionId=l3UHPhZCLVLfDfKSyVtpktRJO2ZbhoO6&h=5ebe4e5f&itok=KQBpjgVj)
Insights and observations as one of Kent State's own attends a national breakfast at the White House for veterans.
![International students at Kent State's Homecoming International students at Kent State's Homecoming](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-14%20at%2012.56.01%20PM_1.png?VersionId=oVp_KIpNvp7yVM_Mkp_KL6D9hr9UCGbS&h=1acc4165&itok=2584HnXB)
International Education Week comes to campus with a full schedule of fun activities.
![OkCello Headlines Special Concert at Kent State University at Tuscarawas OkCello Headlines Special Concert at Kent State University at Tuscarawas](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/OkCello%20Concert%201500x600_0.jpg?VersionId=wESOw6Bi8fyu.BXcccmPjTWHI6Ne62Y.&h=e6f36a9c&itok=6BTOEKal)
Inspired by the exploration of African diasporic melodies and narratives, OkCello led a special concert that included the Dover High School Orchestra at the Performing Arts Center.
![Kent State Air Force ROTC student at the university's Veterans Day Commemoration](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/20221110_BC_220474_Veteran%27s%20Day_112_0.jpg?VersionId=NRvbS8OcwgmEMVyEkbLWQ9tVYBpqExIy&h=10d202d3&itok=oJbNknA7)
The Kent State community came together on Thursday to honor all veterans.
![A Kent State Army ROTC student helps with the annual planting of Daffodil Hill A Kent State Army ROTC student helps with the annual planting of Daffodil Hill](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/20221110_BC_220474_Veteran%27s%20Day_586_5.jpg?VersionId=ggJ0uxH633_amgOV9HsNU_gntUgfeBzH&h=06ac0d8c&itok=NsYPSVI-)
Volunteers from the Kent State community helped in the annual planting of Daffodil Hill.
![Soldiers marching in line at Veteran's Day event on campus](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/20221110_BC_220474_Veteran%27s%20Day_284_0.jpg?VersionId=seepNIww9f7QQjhevcbXddS1KehLQMLH&h=10d202d3&itok=utUUAkHH)
The Kent State community paused from classes and work Nov. 10 to gather on the Student Green at Risman Plaza and show their respect as part of Veterans Day.
![Veterans Day Commemoration at Kent State University](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Vets-Day%200084_0.jpg?VersionId=EprhcApHYo_L7Bps_OPgq4KHmn3RwhZZ&h=ffe74083&itok=Ysd9Ksjn)
Ceremonies on campus today honor all who have served.