The community is invited to celebrate Kent State University at Stark’s 2016-17 season of the Featured Speakers Series with an impressive selection of personalities. Join us for exciting talks by best-selling author and thought leader Max Brooks; actor and activist RJ Mitte; author Susannah Cahalan; and television journalist John Quinones. For more than 25 years, this popular Kent State Stark series has been attracting thousands of campus and community members who take advantage of a rare opportunity to be introduced to national and international experts on a wide range of topics and issues tha...
Kent State University at Stark announces the appointment of three new members of its advisory board. Joining the advisory board are Emil Alecusan, Brent May and Tena Wilson. Emil Alecusan is the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Brewster Cheese in Brewster, OH. Alecusan previously held financial management positions at Colfor Manufac-turing, Babcock & Wilcox and Republic Steel. Additionally, he holds board positions with Arts in Stark, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Aultman Health Foundation. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The O...
By Kelli Weir Canton Repository Staff Writer August 25, 2016 Original article Despite not having any residence dorms on campus, Kent State University at Stark is hosting 27 Chinese students this semester as part of its new emphasis on multiculturalism and globalization. Student orientation on Thursday for the nearly 30 students attending Kent State University at Stark this fall covered the basics: Where to buy your books, who to call if you need tutoring help and a tour of the campus. But the daylong session also broached orientation topics untraditional for Kent State students: Th...
Pictured left to right: Mary Southards, Chrissy Kauth, Dr. Lada Gibson-Shreve, Dr. Denise Seachrist, Dr. Deb Shelestak, Dr. Para Jones, Beverly Mayle, Shari Shiepis and Dr. A. Bathi Kasturiarachi. Beginning fall 2016, Stark State College students with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and their state license can earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Kent State University at Stark through an articulation agreement signed this summer. The agreement provides nursing students a seamless transition to Kent State Stark where they will have junior status and priorit...
The Kent State University at Stark Theatre has announced open auditions for the first theatrical production of the season, What We’re Up Against by Theresa Rebeck, and directed by Kent State Stark Associate Professor of Theatre and Theatre Director Brian Newberg. Auditions are open to everyone, including students and community persons. We encourage diversity in our casting. What We’re Up Against features Eliza, an intelligent and impetuous female associate at a male-dominated architecture firm, who challenges boundaries and sexist rules in her dog-eat-dog profession. Wat...
This June I was invited to the Primate Research Institute (PRI) of Kyoto University as a “Distinguished Visiting Senior Lecturer” in the area of primate population genomics. My host was Professor Hirohisa Hirai, a former director of the PRI and a leading researcher in the areas of primate molecular cytogenetics and chromosome evolution. My time was split between (1) analysis and interpretation of nonhuman primate genetic patterns, and (2) expansion of research collaborations between the PRI and Kent State University. I gave two seminars at the PRI. The first was a review of ...
The Kent State University at Stark Music Department is announcing auditions for the Kent State Stark Concert Band. The Kent State Stark Concert Band is a 31-year-old, award-winning ensemble, comprised of Kent State faculty and students, local community members from various occupational fields and talented students from area high schools and neighboring colleges. Those musicians who have the interest and enthusiasm to perform great concert band literature are encouraged to audition. For more information about what is required for an audition and to schedule an audition for the Kent Sta...
Follow this link to read all of Cody's Blog posts Konnichi wa from the Primate Research Institute– Week 1 (June 14) Hello, I’m Cody Ruiz, a Master’s student at Kent State University studying primate genetics, and I hope you enjoy reading about my research and cultural experiences during my stay in Japan! Earlier this year, I was awarded a National Science Foundation EAPSI fellowship, which allows U.S. graduate students to conduct summer research in an East Asian country. This summer, I’ll be at the Primate Research Institute of Kyoto University studying molecul...
The Corporate University at Kent State University at Stark recognizes that in today’s competitive marketplace, equipping yourself and your workforce with the right organizational tools is critical for continued success. In response to this challenge, The Corporate University will present the 2016 Human Resource Symposium to provide training and support by qualified and experienced professionals. The Human Resource Symposium will take place on Thursday, July 21 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Conference Center at Kent State Stark, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. There...
Join Kent State University at Stark as we show support for the city of Orlando and the LGBT community by gathering together on Thursday, June 23 from 9 - 10 a.m. 9 a.m. - Welcome Remarks and Moment of Silence | Flagpole Circle 9:15 a.m. - Solidarity Walk | Walk to begin at the flagpole and conclude at Main Hall 9:30 a.m. - Open Discussion (optional) | Main Hall Auditorium This event is open to students, faculty, staff and the local community. You are encouraged to bring your thoughts, comments and concerns and to show your support by making po...