University College and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Diversity and Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Hotel and Conference Center. 
The Diversity and Scholarship Celebration recognizes students, faculty, alumni and community supporters who provide outreach support and programs focused on increasing the success of underrepresented and/or underserved students at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Tickets for this event are $50 per person and are available for purchase now at www.kent.edu/ksudsc. The announcement of the 2018 award recipients is forthcoming.
The event will begin with a cocktail reception at 7:30 p.m. followed by the award presentation at 8 p.m. Music and dancing will commence at the conclusion of the award presentation. Wayne Dawson, WJW-Fox 8 morning anchor and Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumnus, will host this celebration.
For information on how to purchase tickets or sponsorships, visit www.kent.edu/ksudsc or contact N.J. Akbar at 330-672-1865.