Military veteran, firefighter and EMT, Carl Linder faced learning difficulties head-on. The lower floor of Main Hall was familiar to Carl Linder before he ever enrolled at Kent State University at Stark. As a child, he played there quietly while his mother took evening classes. It was the 1970s and while the single mom of two never completed her degree, Linder is happy to accomplish a dream that was once hers. On Friday, the 47-year-old will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology as part of Kent State Stark’s record-setting fall commencement ceremony. Linder is one of nearly 200...
April Arbogast found a way to give back at Kent State University at Stark, and that was all she ever wanted: to make a difference. As one of the founders of Flash’s Food Pantry, Arbogast initiated a mainstay that has been visited more than 1,000 times since its inception in 2015. On Friday, she’ll receive her bachelor’s degree as part of Kent State Stark’s largest fall graduation ceremony. “I don’t want it to end,” said Arbogast, 22. “I just fell in love with our campus and how I was able to get involved so much. I wouldn’t trade my experiences for the world.” Arbogast consid...
Due to inclement weather, Kent State Stark will close at noon on Friday, Jan. 12 and will remain closed through Saturday. Smart Start Saturday has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. First week student help: Pick up a new student folder and blanket in Student Services, 132 Main Hall, beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16 until 4:45 p.m on Friday, Jan. 19. If you need to change your class schedule, see an academic advisor during Walk-in Advising on Jan. 16 & 17 (8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.) in Student Services, 132 Main Hall For tuition and financial aid questions,...
Kent State University at Stark will be closed Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, through Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, for the university's holiday break. During this time, all administrative offices and buildings will be closed. All Kent State Stark offices and buildings will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. SOME IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2018 Jan. 6: Deadline to apply for spring admission Jan. 8: Spring tuition due Jan. 11: Walk-in advising available from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Student Services, 132 Main Hall Jan. 13: Smart Start Saturday for new students at 9 a.m. in the ...
When the remains of a murdered woman were found and authorities could not identify her, forensic artist Dr. Linda Spurlock was called in to create a forensic sketch of the woman's face. Dr. Spurlock's sketch led to the identification of the woman as Brooke Cameron. This information led to the arrest of Anthony Hill, who has been charged in Cameron's murder. ...
Some thoughts this holiday season from Dr. Denise A. Seachrist, dean of Kent State University at Stark As we gather around the table this holiday season, I encourage each of us to begin a conversation. A true discussion, the kind of face-to-face interaction we seldom have in these days of screen overload. Let’s talk about what we really want to do with our lives, and how we are going to get there. Because the truth is, days pass. Months pass, and then a new year is upon us. Let’s make it count by collectively asking ourselves: How do we want to change the world? I notice a change by simply...
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Kent State University at Stark will present Guitar Weekend, a three-day festival for guitar enthusiasts, Nov. 16-18. Free and open to the public, the event is a celebration of all styles of guitar playing and features some of the most respected guitarists nationwide. Guitar Weekend, in its second year, blends a series of guitar workshops and concerts during the three-day span. All events are held at Kent State Stark’s Main Hall Auditorium, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, with the exception of a Thursday evening concert, which will take place at the Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. ...
The Department of Anthropology has partnered with KSU’s Giving Tuesday campaign to raise money to support graduate student research internships with our partner institution in Japan (The Primate Research Institute of Kyoto University) https://flashes.givetokent.org/Kyoto These research experiences have been life-changing for our students- expanding their research horizons, building international collaborations, and preparing them for a bright future in a global laboratory. Your contribution would provide opportunities for students like these: Follow this link to donate now:&nb...
John Downey took a day off work so he could guarantee attendance at the second annual Student Professional Development Conference. Holding down a part-time job while attending classes full time at Kent State University at Stark, Downey of North Canton was intrigued by the conference’s theme, “Are you ready to take on the ‘real’ world?” “It’s all about branding yourself,” said Downey, who will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in business management in May. “In today’s working world, you have to think about your image and how you influence the takeaways.” Many students agreed transitio...