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Participants in the Homecoming parade march down Main Street.
Participants in the Homecoming parade march down Main Street.
Kent State wide receiver Dri Archer comes up with a touchdown pass after a Northern Illinois defender overcommitted on a potential interception during the Homecoming game at Dix Stadium.
Kent State wide receiver Dri Archer comes up with a touchdown pass after a Northern Illinois defender overcommitted on a potential interception during the Homecoming game at Dix Stadium.
Kent State President Lester A. Lefton stands with the university's Foundation Board in the new Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center during the hotel's grand opening celebration.
Kent State President Lester A. Lefton stands with the university's Foundation Board in the new Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center during the hotel's grand opening celebration.
The ballroom of the new Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center is illuminated for the hotel's grand opening celebration the Friday evening of Homecoming weekend.
The ballroom of the new Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center is illuminated for the hotel's grand opening celebration the Friday evening of Homecoming weekend.
Charlie Thomas, ’74, owner of Ray’s Place in downtown Kent, poses with “Charlie’s Angels" and book author Patrick J. O’Connor during the Kent State Alumni Association breakfast.
Charlie Thomas, ’74, owner of Ray’s Place in downtown Kent, poses with “Charlie’s Angels" and book author Patrick J. O’Connor during the Kent State Alumni Association breakfast.
Kent State Golden Flashes fans flex in an effort to intimidate the Northern Illinois football team as they return to the field for the second half of the football game at Dix Stadium.
Kent State Golden Flashes fans flex in an effort to intimidate the Northern Illinois football team as they return to the field for the second half of the football game at Dix Stadium.
The Kent State University Esplanade arch is lit up the Friday evening of Homecoming weekend. The arch is located across the street from the new Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center.
The Kent State University Esplanade arch is lit up the Friday evening of Homecoming weekend. The arch is located across the street from the new Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center.
Kent State University's mascot "Flash" leads the way toward Tri-Towers as the Kent State Marching band, as well as members of the university community, walk across campus, collecting participants for the Homecoming pep rally, held on the Student Green.
Kent State University's mascot "Flash" leads the way toward Tri-Towers as the Kent State Marching band, as well as members of the university community, walk across campus, collecting participants for the Homecoming pep rally, held on the Student Green.
  • Participants in the Homecoming parade march down Main Street.
  • Kent State wide receiver Dri Archer comes up with a touchdown pass after a Northern Illinois defender overcommitted on a potential interception during the Homecoming game at Dix Stadium.
  • Kent State President Lester A. Lefton stands with the university's Foundation Board in the new Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center during the hotel's grand opening celebration.
  • The ballroom of the new Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center is illuminated for the hotel's grand opening celebration the Friday evening of Homecoming weekend.
  • Charlie Thomas, ’74, owner of Ray’s Place in downtown Kent, poses with “Charlie’s Angels" and book author Patrick J. O’Connor during the Kent State Alumni Association breakfast.
  • Kent State Golden Flashes fans flex in an effort to intimidate the Northern Illinois football team as they return to the field for the second half of the football game at Dix Stadium.
  • The Kent State University Esplanade arch is lit up the Friday evening of Homecoming weekend. The arch is located across the street from the new Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center.
  • Kent State University's mascot "Flash" leads the way toward Tri-Towers as the Kent State Marching band, as well as members of the university community, walk across campus, collecting participants for the Homecoming pep rally, held on the Student Green.

Celebrating Homecoming

Adam Zaleski | 10/06/2013
Kent State University celebrated its Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 5. This year’s Homecoming theme, “New and Old, Forever Blue and Gold,” honored Kent State’s past while looking forward to the university’s future. The Golden Flashes lost 38-24 to Northern Illinois in a rematch of last year's Mid-American Conference Championship Game.

The 2013 Homecoming King and Queen celebrate as their names are announced during halftime of the football game at Dix Stadium.The 2013 Homecoming King and Queen celebrate as their names are announced during halftime of the football game at Dix Stadium.

“This year’s theme really embodies the transitions Kent State and the community are going through now,” said Joy Foreman, assistant director of outreach with Kent State’s Alumni Relations and Homecoming chair. “The university is constantly evolving, but no matter what changes on campus, there’s always that Kent State pride. That always stays consistent.”

Sponsored by the Kent State University Alumni Association, the festivities began with the 13th annual Bowman Cup 5K race at 8 a.m. followed by the complimentary alumni continental breakfast and parade viewing at the Williamson Alumni Center, located at 1200 Main St. in Kent.

The Homecoming parade began at 11 a.m. on Main Street and included entries from numerous campus organizations and the community. Following the parade, the alumni association hosted tours of newly rejuvenated downtown Kent aboard Lolly the Trolley.

Other activities included a faculty lecture on Kent State and May 4, 1970, the third annual Kiss on the K and a free concert featuring Flash in the Pan, Kent State’s own steel drum band. New this year, the Kent State Fashion School hosted a grand opening reception for the TechStyleLAB and a Fashion Walk on the new Kent State University Esplanade extension.  

The Kent State Golden Flashes football team battled the Northern Illinois Huskies at 3:30 p.m. at Dix Stadium. A Family Fun Zone with inflatables, caricature artists and other family friendly activities were located on the south side of the stadium. The 2013 Homecoming King and Queen were also announced during halftime. Golden Flashes fans were asked to show their support by wearing the university’s colors – blue and gold – to the game.

“Homecoming is the best time for Kent State to come together to celebrate the past and future,” Foreman said. “We have so many activities planned. There really is something for everyone.”

Additional information about Kent State’s 2013 Homecoming is available at www.ksualumni.org/homecoming.