UPCOMING EVENTS
KSU Football Military Appreciation Day
Wednesday, Nov 6 | 7 p.m.
ºÚÁÏÍø football salutes our nation's heroes as it faces off against the Ohio University Bobcats!
All are welcome to be a part of an unforgettable evening dedicated to our military personnel. Priority and discounted game tickets are available to current service members and veterans.
KSU Veterans Day Commemoration
Kent Campus Student Green
Friday, Nov 8th
KSU thanks and recognizes all those who served honorably in the U.S. military. Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D. will provide a welcome followed by keynote speaker Maj. Allison Brager, Ph.D.
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American Legion Post 496 Hero’s Ruck
Veterans Memorial 201 East Erie St., Kent
Saturday, Nov 9 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Registration Fee $35
Veterans and non-veterans alike are encouraged to participate in the American Legion Post 496 Heroʼs Ruck fundraising event. All proceeds generated help provide companion animals from the Portage Animal Protective League (APL) free of charge to veterans or first responders.
PARTA Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Memorial 201 East Erie St., Kent
Monday, Nov 11 | 1 - 2 p.m.
For more than two decades the Portage Area Region Transportation Authority (PARTA) has hosted a commemorative event on Veterans Day to honor and celebrate veterans for the sacrifices they have made.
This year PARTA recognizes Post 496 of the American Legion for their efforts to alleviate PTSD in veterans with their pets for vets initiative.
Veterans Career Expo
Kent Student Center (RM 218)
Thursday, Nov 14 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
11 a.m. – noon (Veterans only)
noon – 2 p.m. (Non-veteran Students & Alumni)
The 2024 Veteran Career Expo will feature 30 local and regional organizations looking to hire for internships, full-time, and part-time positions.
All KSU students are welcome, however, student veterans have priority from 11 a.m. - noon. Veteran partner resource agencies will also be available.
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