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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Retirees Association (KSURA) is a group of retirees who desire to:

• Continue their involvement with university colleagues.
• Stay informed about Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ programs, research and service initiatives, creative projects, travel and volunteer opportunities.
• Join informative sessions that include professional presentations by experts on various topics.
• Remain updated on any changes to pensions, health care or other benefits provided through the state retirement systems (especially OPERS and STRS-OH).

There are no dues required for membership. 

KSURA meets 9-10 times a year. Sessions are held on the second Wednesday of each month in the Kent Free Library (or other locations as announced), and are open to all retired Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ faculty, staff and their spouses.

Click here to view UPCOMING KSURA Events (PDF)

Sign up for the KSURA Listserv

The listserv is the primary form of communication for members and is how you will receive information about events, issues and more. To sign up for the KSURA Listserv, email listserv@listserv.kent.edu from whatever email address you plan on using after retiring. Then follow the instructions below:

• Type "Subscribe" in the subject line.
• In the body of the message, type "Subscribe KSURA," and your first and last name.
• Hit send. You will receive confirmation of your request to join the listserv.

If you have any questions, contact Jerry Feezel at jfeezel@kent.edu.

KSURA Scholarship Fund

KSURA has an Endowment Fund to award student scholarships at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University.

1. Select your donation amount.
2. Under "What would you like your donation to go to support," the field should auto-populate with "KSU Retirees Association Scholarship Endowment Fund - 36025." You won't have to change anything there.
3. Fill out the rest of the form with contact information, etc. and select payment method at the bottom of the page.

For additional information regarding how to make a gift to support this fund, please contact Nancy Wagner at 330-672-0424 or nwagner9@kent.edu.

Retirement Resources

Not retired yet, but planning on it soon? Check out these resources:

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Retirement Overview

Retirement Checklist - Faculty

Retirement Checklist - Staff