Kennesaw State had many exciting events that kept students connected throughout the semester.
From August to November, students were able to celebrate their university’s achievements and open themselves to new experiences this term. The most noteworthy event, however, was the investiture of KSU’s sixth president into office with a carnival-themed celebration on Kennesaw campus green.
“My favorite event would have to be the Investiture for President Schwaig on the campus green,” Freshman Jessica Okafor said. “The whole experience felt like an amusement park where students got to play games, eat food and met some amazing people. It was such a fun and momentous way to honor and celebrate President Kathy.”
T-Pain headlined the homecoming concert in October, an event heavily anticipated by the student body. The KSU Convocation Center was packed to the brim with students. The concert was the feature event of The Department of Student Activities and Division of Student Affairs’ Owl-Star Week leading up to homecoming.
“My favorite event was the homecoming concert when T-Pain came to perform,” sophomore Brianna Sipp said. “I’ve never gone to a concert before and I actually knew most of the songs he performed. Even though they were mainly older songs, I enjoyed the throwbacks and experiencing it with my friends.”
Football games this semester were also a focal point of interest for students. KSU recently announced plans to join Conference USA in 2024. The team claimed a home-field advantage this season, winning four of the six games hosted at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.
KSU celebrated the Year of New Zealand this Fall as part of a 38-year-long dedication to intercultural celebration across campus. The YoNZ debuted in August with an opening ceremony and will close on Dec. 2 with a screening of The Lord of The Rings in the Academic Learning Center, auditorium 1100.
In September, The Office of Emergency Management was able to resume Campus Safety Day on both campuses after a two-year hiatus. The event exposed students to possible safety risks and how to be in control of an unpredictable situation. Students had the opportunity to witness a mock residence hall burn as well.
Exclusively on the Marietta campus, pumpkins soared through the air for the 12th year as part of the Annual Pumpkin Launch at the Neusoft Technologies Field. Putting their knowledge of projectile motion and gourds to the test, over 250 mechanical engineering students participated in the launch in October.
Some students found themselves enjoying off-campus events as a part of their KSU courses. Josh Milton, senior, went to the Shakespeare Tavern in Atlanta in October to see Macbeth played live as part of his Shakespearian studies class.
“It was such a fun experience because of my study abroad experience in London over the summer, and it was amazing being able to see an authentic Shakespeare production right here in our city and reminisce about my summer abroad,” Milton said.
