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Kent State Stark Hosts Guitar Weekend April 15-16, 2022

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - 02:54pm

Kent State University at Stark’s Guitar Weekend is a festival celebrating all styles of guitar playing. This free event is open to guitar enthusiasts at any level. Join us for live performances by two exciting guitarists, Dan Wilson and Neil Zaza.

Theatre's 'Once' Opens Friday, April 8

Thursday, March 24, 2022 - 10:23am

Kent State University at Stark Theatre will hold its final theatrical production of the 2021-22 season, “Once." The cast will take to the campus’ stage for opening night at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 8, in The Mary J. Timken Theatre.

Tickets Available March 28 for Featured Speaker Erin Brockovich

Monday, March 14, 2022 - 02:49pm

Featured Speaker Erin Brockovich will not speak April 13 as previously scheduled at Kent State University at Stark. The consumer advocate and environmental activist canceled her presentation Tuesday after experiencing complications from an outpatient medical procedure.

Women's History Month 2022 Observance at Kent State Stark

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - 10:01am

The Kent State Stark Women's History Committee will spotlight different, recognized women in fields like the arts, politics, science, sports and business every Wednesday in March on Kent State Stark's social media platforms.

Theatre's 'The Fish Must Die' Opens Thursday, Feb. 10

Friday, February 4, 2022 - 10:27am

Kent State University at Stark Theatre will hold its second theatrical production of the 2021-22 season, “The Fish Must Die." The cast will take to the campus’ stage for opening night at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, in The Mary J. Timken Theatre.

Fall 2021 President's and Dean's Lists Announced

Monday, January 31, 2022 - 09:37am

Kent State University at Stark has announced its President's and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2021 semester.

Tickets Available Feb. 7 for Featured Speaker Elizabeth Smart

Saturday, January 29, 2022 - 12:38pm

UPDATE - No tickets remain for the second speaker in a notable lineup headlining the 30th season of Kent State University at Stark’s Featured Speakers Series. Elizabeth Smart, child abduction survivor and present-day advocate, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, at Kent…

2022 Scholastic Art Exhibition on Display Through Jan. 29 in the Fine Arts Building

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 - 11:31am

Kent State University at Stark is host to the 2022 Northeast Central Ohio Scholastic Art Exhibit and Awards Ceremony. The exhibition features artwork from middle and high school students, representing districts in Stark, Summit, Portage, Wayne, Tuscarawas and Medina counties.…

Kent State Stark Closed on Monday, Jan. 17

Sunday, January 16, 2022 - 11:15am

Kent State University will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no classes, and offices will be closed. The university will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 18.

Kent State Stark Closed Dec. 23 through Jan. 2

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 - 02:47pm

Happy Holidays from Kent State University at Stark! Kent State Stark will be closed for winter break Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. All buildings and offices will be closed during this time. Offices will reopen on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.

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