Reconnect with your alma mater at our largest alumni event of the year! Join us on campus for an unforgettable Homecoming celebration on Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28. Dive into a weekend full of engaging activities hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences. Check out the full agenda below and get ready for a fantastic time! We can鈥檛 wait to see you!
Celebrate Homecoming with the College of Arts & Sciences!
Friday, September 27
An American Tragedy: Kent State on the Page - Panel Discussion
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bowman Hall - 137
Presented by the May 4 Visitors Center and the History Department
A panel discussion framing a new examination of the May 4, 1970 shootings.
Talk & Open House: "Military Mapping Maidens of WWII" Exhibit
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am / 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Library - 1st Floor / Garden Room
Join us for an Open House from 10-11:30 am to view the exhibit and meet Bea McPherson. Dr. Judith Tyner will give a talk on the contributions and legacy of these mapmakers from 1-2:30 pm in the Library's Garden Room.
Annual Creative Writing Open House
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Gaston Prentice House
Join the Wick Poetry Center for their annual Creative Writing Open House, an informal event showcasing creative writing opportunities and organizations. Learn about Wick鈥檚 literary magazines, events, and upcoming classes.
Artist Talk/Reception: "Artistic Jungle" Exhibition
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Oscar Ritchie Hall - 134
The Department of Africana Studies and the Center of Pan-African Culture are proud to present this extraordinary art exhibition featuring the works of two distinguished artists, Nana Kwesi Agyare and Georgio Sabino, III.
Poetry Night: Word Sounds and Power
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Oscar Ritchie Hall - 230
The Department of Africana Studies and the Center of Pan-African Culture are proud to present, "Word Sounds and Power," a soul-stirring evening of Jazz and Performance Poetry featuring Vince Robinson and the Jazz Poets with special guest, KSU's own Mwatabu S. Okantah.
Saturday, September 28
College of Arts & Sciences at the Homecoming Parade
Saturday, September 28, 2024 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Main St. from Midway Dr. to downtown Kent
This year, the College of Arts & Sciences will be participating in the Homecoming Parade. Keep an eye out for us! The best place to watch is from the rock on front campus. If you can't make it, watch the livestream!
Saturday, September 28, 2024 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Cunningham Hall
The Department of Biological Sciences is hosting a Homecoming open house for our alumni and friends. This is an opportunity to swing by, grab a snack and visit our spaces in between Homecoming festivities.
Planetarium Show - CANCELED
Saturday, September 28, 2024 - Canceled
Unfortunately, the planetarium show has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back to the planetarium for future events.
College of Arts & Sciences Tailgate Party
Saturday, September 28, 2024 - 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Dix Stadium
Just outside of Dix Stadium, near the 鈥渂ouncy house鈥, stop by our A&S tent for food, fun games, music and prizes before the game.
POSTED: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:15 AM
Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2024 09:57 AM