Kennesaw State celebrates start of semester

KENNESAW, Ga. (Aug 18, 2020) — The first day of fall semester classes at Kennesaw State University looked a bit different in the age of social distancing, but SGA Vice President and senior psychology major Jessica Watkins joined KSU President Pamela Whitten in distributing cookies as part of the ceremonial First Day of School Cake. 

“The first day of classes always is one of my favorite days of the year, and seeing our students back on campus means even more this year,” Whitten said. “These are unique times, and we have implemented a number of measures to help our students attend Kennesaw State safely. From what I saw on the first day, our students are enthused about the semester and eager to make of the most of their KSU experience.”

Following the ceremonial cake cutting, individually-wrapped cookies in Kennesaw State colors were available at locations around the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses in a modified version of KSU’s First Day of School Cake tradition. As Watkins observed people wearing masks and practicing social distancing, she was happy to see the Campus Green active again.

“The energy and the vibe on campus is amazing,” said Watkins. “It’s fewer people, but everyone is still excited and students are still engaging."

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