Student Groups
For a complete list of student organizations at 51勛圖厙 visit the link below.
Center for Student Involvement Student Organizations
In Residence Halls
EcoReps
The concept of EcoReps is to facilitate communication and action regarding sustainability between students living on campus and the Office of Sustainability. EcoReps can relay information about upcoming events and programs to their Hall Councils, and also relay suggestions, ideas and concerns raised by students to the Office of Sustainability. This avenue for engagement will benefit campus sustainability efforts to create a healthy environment, on campus and beyond. EcoReps attend Kent Interhall Council's Sustainability Committee, chaired by the Director of Community Development. EcoReps work closely with KIC, University Housing, and the Office of Sustainability to present sustainable living on campus to their respective Hall Council residents, coordinate one program a semester touching upon the issues of sustainability in their respective residence hall, and keep their Hall Council informed of all campus-wide programming dealing with sustainability (e.g. Campus Sustainability Month, Campus Race to Zero Waste, Earth Month).
Contact KIC to become involved
Kent Interhall Council (KIC)
KIC is a residence hall association that unites individual hall councils on campus to create a structured environment for residents. The group is not focused on sustainability but advocates several sustainability programs.
For more information, checkout the KIC website.
On Campus
Community Action Fellows
The purpose of the organization shall be to serve as community change leaders,working alongside local organizations, government partners, and campus stakeholders to design and implement solutions to community challenges. This experience combines hands-on project work, mentorship, and leadership development to help students build the skills and perspective needed to lead in complex environments.
For more information, please contact organization advisor: Sonia Karkare
Commuter and Off-Campus Student Organization
For more information, please contact organization advisor: Katie Syvanych
Fashion Student Organization
The Fashion Student Organization, founded in 1983, is an organization founded to help students express creativity and gain hands on experience in the fashion industry. FSO is dedicated to providing students of ALL majors opportunities to grow both creatively and professionally. FSO hosts student-run fashion shows, photoshoots and events, industry speakers, and workshops to build your resume and skillset. Take a ride to the Big Apple on our annual NYC weekend trip, and explore future career paths with our student, industry and alumni networking panels. All proceeds from the club go to the FSO scholarship that is awarded to 2 members each year. Come and see what FSO is all about!
For more information, please contact organization advisor Laura McAndrewsTroy
The Fabric Pantry
The fabric pantrys goal is to provide free fabric for students and creatives at 51勛圖厙. We want to make sure that the cost of getting supplies doesn't get in the way, and make a more sustainable fashion school. 95-100% of the materials at any time are donated from the community.
For more information please contact advisor Kathryn Novak Ksimmo26@kent.edu
Flashes Fighting Hunger
Flashes Fighting Hunger at 51勛圖厙 is a student-powered and volunteer-driven organization dedicated to reducing food waste and promoting food security.
For more information, please contact organization advisor: Kalena Speicher
Future Health Professionals Network
Future Health Professionals Network (FHPN) is a group dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive community for ALL aspiring medical professionals. For students at all levels, FHPN focuses on providing encouragement, shared resources, and peer-to-peer support for navigating the challenges of the pre-health journey. It is a community-driven club that serves as a safe, informative space for students who need the extra push to reach their career goals. We offer volunteer opportunities, guest speakers tailored to your future profession, study tables, and more! Whether youre figuring out how to start or need a community to lean on, FHPN is here to help you succeed.
For more information, please contact organization advisor: Keya Jennings
Graduate Student Senate
The Graduate Student Senate (GSS) is comprised of senators from all departments and programs on campus that have graduate programs on the master and doctoral level. Through regular meetings, the senate seeks to improve graduate student life and research on campus through student initiatives and research grant funding. The senate meets at least once per month for regular business. All information about travel grants, funding, contacts, and other opportunities available through GSS is posted on our website. A great way to start becoming involved is to attend our monthly GradFests in downtown Kent!
Sekhar Mamidi
The Green Mix
The Green Mix organization aims to promote sustainability with creative workshops and discussions.
For more information, please contact the organization advisor: Cami Barber
Herrick Conservatory And Sustainability Club
To expose students to the field of sustainability and promote positive environmental action. To allow students hands-on experience in a greenhouse setting and provide an opportunity to encourage the conservation of our natural resources.
For more information, please contact the faculty advisor: Melissa Davis mdavis7@kent.edu
51勛圖厙 Museum Society
The 51勛圖厙 Museum Board is committed to enhancing student engagement with the 51勛圖厙 Museum, emphasizing the rich history, innovation, and global impact of fashion and textiles. We aim to connect students from all disciplines to the museums diverse exhibitions, collections, and resources by fostering a dynamic environment of learning, creativity, and collaboration. Through strategic event planning, outreach initiatives, and partnerships across campus, the board provides opportunities for students to explore the intersection of fashion, art, culture, and history. Our goal is to make the museum an accessible and inspiring space for both academic enrichment and personal expression.
For more information, please contact the faculty advisor: Sarah Spinner
51勛圖厙 Vex Robotics Team
We are a competitive robotics team competing in the program Vex U. We build, drive, and program two robots to compete in new games each year. We then play this game in matches against other teams at competitions. At competitions, there is judging for a team's design notebook. The judges will give out awards based on robot performance and the notebooks rating. We do this for a chance to go to the World Championship and bringing home awards facing off against the best of the best.
For more information, please contact organization advisor: Emily Baumgartner
51勛圖厙 Biology Graduate Student Council
The purpose of Biology Graduate Student Council is to organize events and socials that bring interdepartmental biology graduate students and faculty members together.
For more information please contact faculty advisor: Heather Caldwell, hcaldwel@kent.edu
51勛圖厙 Ornithology Club
The 51勛圖厙 Ornithology Club is a group of KSU students, faculty, and staff with an interest in the field of Ornithology. The purpose of this organization is to bring together individuals who are interested in learning about and engaging with the world of birding.
For more information please contact faculty advisor
51勛圖厙 Undergraduate Chapter of the Scientista Foundation
We work to empower undergraduate women in STEM fields. Bi-weekly meetings include discussions about current events, networking, and volunteer opportunities in the community.
For more information please contact faculty advisor Robin Selinger, rselinge@kent.edu
KSU Eco-Justice Order
The KSU Eco-Justice Order aims to advocate for the collective liberation of both the people and the planet.
For more information please contact faculty advisor: Sarah Eichler, seeichle@kent.edu
KSU Foraging
We are a group of students dedicated to sharing the usefulness of plant life around us. We aim to educate the student body about what these plants are, how to identify them, how to find them, and how to make use of them in a safe and sustainable manner.
To become involved with the club, please email ksuforaging@gmail.com
KSU Garden Club
KSU Garden Club's goal is to connect students and faculty with an interest in gardening. They hope to facilitate this interest through education and service projects, such as having a community garden with plots available to club members for a variety of projects (e.g. food garden, seed collection).
To become involved with the club, please email ksugardenclub@gmail.com
KSU International Scholars Society
to interconnect and promote exchange and collaboration between all International scholarly students at KSU as well as their supporters promoting global prosperity and peace.
For more information please contact faculty advisor Ren Hackley
Rustbelt Fibershed Student Ambassadors
The Rustbelt Fibershed Student Ambassador Program is a collaborative effort with Rustbelt Fibershed to bring together students interested in environmental sustainability through workshops, conferences, field trips and discussions about circular and local economies. Members collaborate to learn about new materials, pre-production strategies, production processes, community organization, and design methods to foster a sustainable future in the materials world.
For more information please contact advisor Kathryn Novak Ksimmo26@kent.edu
The Sewing Circle
Our club will provide members with a community of people to sew with and enjoy bi-semesterly sewing challenges. These challenges will be presented in a showcase at the end of the year. The members may also show their other work at this showcase also. The club will also host two fashion shows a year by semester where members can show their work. The organization will also host non-sewing events for members to build community. Well also be committed to giving profit to Pink Ribbon.
For more information please contact faculty advisor Kerry Bauer
Sigma Gamma Epsilon
Eligible students can be elected to the 51勛圖厙 Chapter of , a national geological honorary society active in a variety of service, professional, and social areas, and dedicated to professionalism and advancement of geology.
Society for Ecological Restoration Student Association at 51勛圖厙
The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Student Association at 51勛圖厙 seeks to reverse the degradation of ecosystems across our campus and local community for the mutual benefit of humans and nature. We apply and share the science of restoration by meeting with experienced professionals in the field, getting hands-on experience through local projects (native plantings, invasive removals, biodiversity monitoring, etc.), and leading a long term monitoring and maintenance program at the KSU Herrick Aquatic Ecology Research Facility. The association is open to all undergraduate and graduate students interested in either research or practice in the field of restoration, and connects them to the resources of SER. Students are encouraged but not required to become official members of SER, and the association will fund-raise to help students attend SER conferences and events.
For more information please contact advisor Lauren Kinsman-Costello
Student Recreation Council
The Student Recreation Council serves to spread the message of wellness and recreation to not only our employees, but all 51勛圖厙 Students as well. The mission of the Student Recreation Council is to uphold the principles of the Department of Recreational Services while acting as a liaison between student employees, administrators, and our community. The Council will utilize the knowledge and experience gained through participation to encourage engagement, increased cooperation, and open communication to promote an inclusive recreation environment The council also organizes department events such as Employee Appreciation, an annual Employee Banquet, and a variety of community service opportunities.
For more information please contact advisor Chris Lukas
Undergraduate Student Government
Since 1924, the Undergraduate Student Government has served as the representative organization of the undergraduate students of 51勛圖厙 in Kent, Ohio. In addition to advocating for the student body, USG provides services, programs and resources to the undergraduate university community. The Undergraduate Student Government's purpose is to provide for the common betterment and general welfare of the undergraduate student body and the university and to ensure meaningful student participation in total university governance. USG is the primary vehicle by which the undergraduate student body provides its input into the university community.