Kent State alumni throughout the country will have the opportunity to participate in the first National Alumni Day of Service scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2009.

Sponsored by the Kent State University Alumni Association, the National Alumni Day of Service partners Kent State alumni with local agencies to help foster friendships and leave a positive imprint on the community. 

The Kent State University Alumni Association also is partnering with Kent State University and the Office of the Vice President, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs to encourage student participation alongside alumni in this service day.

“We hope that the National Alumni Day of Service will bring together our alumni throughout the country, giving them a chance to connect with each other while giving back to their communities,” said Lori Randorf, executive director of the Kent State University Alumni Association.

Kent State alumni in Northeast Ohio can choose from one of the following sites:

Akron, Ohio                                       Canton, Ohio
Haven of Rest                                     Hammer and Nails
173 East Market Street                     Location TBD depending on weather
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.                                 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cleveland, Ohio                               Ravenna, Ohio
City Mission                                        Habitat for Humanity
5310 Carnegie Avenue                     6630 Cleveland Road
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.                                    9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Alumni in other areas of the country are encouraged to participate by choosing a project in their geographic area which best fits the needs of their community. Alumni can share their experiences and pictures through the alumni association’s online community at www.ksualumni.org or by sending an email to alumni@kent.edu.

For complete details on the Kent State University Alumni Association’s first National Alumni Day of Service effort, please visit www.ksualumni.org.

The registration deadline for events in Northeast Ohio is April 1, 2009.

The Kent State University Alumni Association was created in 1910 to build and sustain lifelong relationships among 190,000+ alumni, students and the Kent State University community through programs and services that support their growth. For more information on the Kent State University Alumni Association, please visit www.ksualumni.org.

Media Contact: Andrea Wilson, 330-672-5368, awilso19@kent.edu