Kent State University at Stark Theatre will hold its first theatrical production of the 2021-22 season, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch", by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask. The cast will take to the campus’ stage for opening night at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, in The Mary J. Timken Theatre, located in the Fine Arts Building, 6000 Frank Ave. NW. Directed by Kent State Stark Theatre Director TC Mavis Jennings, "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" tells the story of the “internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Schmidt, a fourth wall smashing East Ger...
A full tank of gas, groceries in the fridge and a mattress to sleep on might seem like simple things, but for some students it can make the biggest difference in their world. For senior psychology major Natalie James, a gas card meant she was no longer running on empty in more ways than one. Last year, this professionally trained opera singer found herself far from her former role as a Disney princess. Without a bed, without food, but she was not without a chance. She would get her Cinderella story. “I was at a really low point in my life,” explained James, recalling her firs...
Outstanding professors have comprehensive knowledge of their fields, effectively and resourcefully organize and present material, and stimulate student thinking and understanding. Students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to submit nominations for such an outstanding professor at Kent State Stark. Based on your nominations, a member of the full-time faculty will be awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award, and an adjunct (part-time) faculty member will be the recipient of the Award of Distinction. Award recipients will be announced in May. A selection committee co...
The 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) recipients are an outstanding group of teachers who are truly dedicated to their students' success. Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the DTA is a highly prestigious honor in teaching. The award is presented annually to three full-time faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching, whether it be in the classroom or online. Two Stark Campus faculty members were named as this year's recipients and one Stark Campus faculty member was a finalist. Congratulations to this year's recipients: Katrina R. Bloch, Ph.D....
Board of Trustees approves naming of Crawford Hall and the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship The largest single gift in Kent State University history, by Ambassador Edward F. Crawford, will complete the capital campaign to enable the construction of a new College of Business Administration building on the university’s Kent Campus. The Kent State Board of Trustees approved the construction of a new, state-of-the-art building on behalf of the college in a special meeting held Friday, Oct. 22. In recognition of the generosity of Ambassador Crawford and his fami...
On Wednesday, Oct. 27, representatives from Kent State University and the city of Kent will hold a community meeting called “A Vision of a Village” to share information and answer questions about a new residential complex designed to integrate the city of Kent and Kent State, physically and programmatically. The programmatic aspect of the project is initially focused on three themes: being positive for the natural environment, the social environment and the local economy. The university is currently seeking a design/build developer for the project called “The Intergenera...
Visible Mending Workshop With School of Fashion BRING NEW LIFE AND BEAUTY TO OLD CLOTHES Do you have holes and rips in your favorite clothing? By learning visible mending techniques, you can keep clothing out of landfills and extend the usefulness of clothing while giving it your very own customer look. Bring your garments to the second floor atrium in Rockwell Hall in the School of Fashion on Tuesday, October 26, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring your own clothing and preferred thread and yard colors. All mending supplies and instructions wil...
Tickets will be available Monday, Oct. 18 for the first speaker in a notable lineup headlining the 30th season of Kent State University at Stark’s Featured Speakers Series. Maxwell King, author of the first full-length biography of Fred Rogers, “The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers”, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Kent State University at Stark. Tickets for King’s presentation will be available beginning Monday, Oct. 18, Pick up tickets in the Office of Student Services, 132 Main Hall, during regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and...
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Alumna Emilie Oxel O’Leary, '93, is the CEO of Sunshine Solar, a woman-owned mechanical installation company that partners with major brands such as L’Oreal and Amazon by installing solar power to support their overarching goals of being sustainable companies. “I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit,” O’Leary said. “But I knew I needed a good education. I couldn't just go out and start a business and not have good support.” O’Leary graduated from Kent State University with a degree in fashion merchandising. With an interest in fashion, she started her first business when she was just ...