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Flashes Flourish Health and Wellness Fair

• The Flashes Flourish Health and Wellness Fair is a signature welcome event designed to connect students with health, well-being, and community resources both on and off campus. 
• The event creates an interactive environment where students can explore services, build connections, and engage in activities that support a strong start to the academic year.
• In addition to the resource fair, the event includes several activities designed to connect you to the broader Kent community:
  • Start your day grounded, energized, and refreshed. Balance & Brew is a morning yoga and coffee experience offered on the Centennial Green to promote relaxation, mindfulness, and community building. 
  • Well-being and Sensory Space Grand Opening. The newly renovated Well-being & Sensory Space brings expanded wellness programming and services directly into the residence halls, making it easier than ever to prioritize your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
    • Whether you’re looking to unwind, focus, de-stress, or simply take a moment for yourself, this inviting, student-centered environment offers a welcoming space to pause and recharge—just steps from your door.
  • Keep the momentum going with complementary rides to downtown, where you will find can't miss experiences like the , river adventure, and community fire department open house and blood drive. 
  • Catch the trolley for a laid-back trip or power your own adventure with a SPIN Bike or Scooter for a fun, active, and safe ride. See below for convenient times and locations.
• Meet us at our blue and gold Well Hut tent by Centennial Court B (behind the Kent Student Center and Centennial residence halls) for the Flashes Flourish Health and Wellness Fair between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

HAYMAKER FARMERS’ MARKET TRIP WITH THE KENT STATE OF WELL-BEING

• Did you know Portage County’s oldest producer’s only farmers market is right in your backyard?! It is indeed with the .
• Let the ÂÌñÉçof Well-Being guide you on your first trip to stock up on yummy, prepared foods, locally grown fruits and veggies, fresh cut flowers, roasted coffee, handmade soaps, art and more! 
• Walk around to learn about the local farming community and meet friendly local makers.
• Free shopping bags to carry your great finds while supplies last!
• To get to the farmer's market, meet us at our blue and gold Well Hut tent by Centennial Court B (behind the Kent Student Center and Centennial residence halls) at the Flashes Flourish Health and Wellness Fair between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. You can hop on a free trolley ride (there and back), or get a free SPIN bike/scooter ride to downtown at this location.

Kayaking and Tubing with Adventure Center

• The Adventure Center is offering free kayak lessons and river tubing at Tannery Park in the downtown Kent area (300 Stow Road; near the Farmer’s Market in Downtown Kent).  
• Learn kayaking skills or take a leisurely float down the historic and beautiful Cuyahoga River on an inflatable tube. 
• Friendly Adventure Center staff will be there to assist you. 
• Enclosed shoes or sandals with a back strap are required.
• To get to these sessions, meet at the blue and gold Well Hut tent by Centennial Court B (behind the Kent Student Center and Centennial residence halls) at the Flashes Flourish Health and Wellness Fair between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. You can hop on a free trolley ride (there and back), or get a free SPIN bike/scooter ride to downtown at this location.

Open Skating at the Ice Arena

• Kick off the new school year on the ice! 
• Join RecWell for a FREE RecWellcome Back Open Skate at the ÂÌñÉçIce Arena. 
• Skate rental is included—just bring your KSU student ID, grab your friends, and celebrate the start of an exciting new year at Kent State!
• This event is from Noon - 3 p.m. at the KSU Ice Arena.

Fraternity and Sorority Life Festival

• Come out to FSL Fest and meet all 32 of !  
• The Interfraternity Council (IFC), College Panhellenic Council (CPC), and United Greek Council (UGC) chapters cannot wait to meet you!  
• They will have inflatables, yard games, snow cones, and more!
• FSL Fest is from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Centennial Green.  
• Follow FSL on Instagram at @ksu_fsl for more information! 

RecWellcome Back Party

• Come experience lots of games, activities, prizes and fun!
• Activities include food trucks, rappelling from the indoor track, archery, rock climbing, sand volleyball, basketball, DJ patio party and more!  
• Tours and free equipment orientations will also be available to help you become familiar with the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.  
• Participants will receive a passport to use for chances to win prizes including t-shirts, water bottles, hammocks, gift certificates and more!
• This event will take place from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center.