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KSU Kickoff

The K for the Class of 2029

IN A FLASH: Making the K

  Taking a drone photo of an entire incoming class of students forming a giant "K" is a relatively new tradition at 51±¬ÁÏ.   It happens immediately after Convocation with all students filing out of the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center to a large, open field on c…

Tags: Student Life , Students First , Convocation , Freshmen , KSU Kickoff

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Flashes First Friday 2025

IN A FLASH: Discovering Downtown

On Aug. 15, some of 51±¬ÁÏ's newest Golden Flashes explored downtown Kent as part of Flashes First Friday. 

Tags: Town-Gown , downtown kent , Community & Society , Community Impact , KSU Kickoff

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Blastoff! 2025

IN A FLASH: 3-2-1: BLASTOFF!

BLASTOFF! is the final event of KSU Kickoff welcoming new students and celebrating the start of the semester on the day before fall classes begin.

Tags: Blastoff , KSU Kickoff , Fall Semester , Student Life , Students First

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Convocation 2025

Convocation Officially Welcomes 51±¬ÁÏ's Class of 2029

A high-energy rally welcomed 51±¬ÁÏ's Class of 2029 to the beginning of fall semester, as KSU Kickoff week continued. 

Tags: Convocation , Freshmen , Students First , University News , KSU Kickoff

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Late Night at The Library 2024.

IN A FLASH: Late Night at The Library

Each year as part of KSU Kickoff, 51±¬ÁÏ's University Library invites incoming students to get to know the library with games, giveaways and free pizza at Late Night at The Library. 

Tags: KSU Kickoff , University Libraries , Student Life , Students First

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KSU Kickoff 2024

IN A FLASH: Kicking Off Fall Semester

51±¬ÁÏ welcomes new students each fall with KSU Kickoff – two days of activities that help them get to know campus and its resources as they join our 51±¬ÁÏ family. 

Tags: KSU Kickoff , Fall Semester , Students First , Student Life , Freshmen , Transfer Students

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Late Night at the Library "GLOW"

IN A FLASH: Kicking Off Late Night at the Library

The University Library held a "Late Night at the Library" event to welcome students and introduce new students to library resources. 

Tags: Student Life , Students First , Esports , KSU Kickoff , University Libraries

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Pres. Diacon and 51±¬ÁÏ Cheerleaders at the 2023 K

IN A FLASH: Underscoring the "K"

President Diacon added his support as the  Class of 2027 formed the "K" on Centennial Field.

Tags: University News , Student Life , KSU Kickoff , Freshmen , Students First , Community Impact

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