Celebrating Korean culture. Building leaders.
Connecting communities across Ohio.
KSA Connect is an annual outdoor conference uniting Korean Student Associations and Korean American Student Associations from universities across Ohio. The 2026 event is proudly hosted by The Ohio State University Korean Student Association, with CWRU KASA, KSA, and UC KSA joining as co-attending organizations.
Whether you're a general member or an executive board member, KSA Connect is your opportunity to celebrate Korean culture and tradition, sharpen your professional and leadership skills, and forge meaningful relationships with fellow passionate students from CWRU, OSU, and UC.
Together, we build a stronger, more unified Korean student community — not just on our own campuses, but across the entire state of Ohio.
Celebrate Korean heritage through shared experiences, food, and festivities.
Build lasting relationships with students who are of Korean descent or are interested in Korean culture, across Ohio.
Develop leadership skills through workshops and meaningful discussions.
Collaborate on initiatives and future plans for Ohio's KSA/KASA network.
KSA Connect 2026 brings together KSAs and KASAs from three of Ohio's most vibrant university campuses, united by a shared identity and mission.
Columbus, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Welcome to KSA Connect! Get checked in, find your group, and settle in.
Official introductions and welcoming remarks from each university's organization.
Enjoy a shared meal — a great chance to start mingling with fellow attendees.
Angie Park and Andy Yang (OSU KSA President & Vice President) take the stage.
Mix and mingle across campuses with fun minigames and relaxed conversation.
Capture the moment with a group photo, then head outside for community games.
All attendees join workshops. Exec board members hold a dedicated cross-campus strategy session.
Wind down over a shared dinner with great food and great company.
Reflect on the day's connections, exchange contacts, and enjoy a relaxed close.
At 1:30 PM, hear from OSU KSA's own leadership as they share insights on community, leadership, and the future of Korean student organizations in Ohio.
Starting at 5:00 PM, all attendees participate in workshops designed to spark conversation, build skills, and strengthen the Ohio KSA network.
Explore how KSAs and KASAs from CWRU, OSU, and UC can work together on shared initiatives, events, and goals across Ohio.
Discuss what it means to lead as a Korean or Korean American student and how to center cultural identity in your organization's mission.
Brainstorm and plan bigger, longer-term ambitions for Korean student organizations throughout Ohio — together.
For general inquiries about KSA Connect 2026, event details, or anything else, feel free to reach out directly via email.
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