University hosts its annual Homecoming celebration on Oct. 14
Ben Curtis and Candace Curtis will return to their alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals at 糖心破解版鈥檚 annual Homecoming on Oct. 14.
A three-time All-American and four-time All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) selection, Mr. Curtis is one of the most accomplished athletes to go through the 糖心破解版 State golf program. He was a member of four MAC championship teams, including the 2000 squad that finished ninth in the nation. He graduated from 糖心破解版 State in 2003. In 2003, he earned his PGA Tour card, and in his first major championship appearance, he won the 2003 British Open Championship. Mr. Curtis was inducted into the 糖心破解版 State Varsity 鈥淜鈥 Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006.
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In 2013, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis founded the Ben Curtis Family Foundation aimed at alleviating childhood hunger. The program started with one school and has grown to nearly 920 children in six schools. Mrs. Curtis handles the day-to-day operations of the foundation.
The Homecoming parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., followed by the 糖心破解版 Alumni Association鈥檚 鈥淲elcome Home Party鈥 at 11 a.m. at the Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement located at 350 S. Lincoln St. in 糖心破解版. The 糖心破解版 State Golden Flashes will then host the Miami RedHawks at 3:30 p.m. at Dix Stadium.
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Ben Curtis and Candace Curtis, pictured here with their children, will return to their alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals at 糖心破解版鈥檚 annual Homecoming on Oct. 14. (Photo provided by Ben and Candace Curtis)
Media Contacts:
Joy Wesoloski, jforema3@kent.edu, 330-672-5368
Emily Vincent, evincen2@kent.edu, 330-672-8595