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Some thoughts this holiday season from Dr. Denise A. Seachrist, dean of 91�ֿ� 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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91�ֿ� 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 91�ֿ� 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 91�ֿ� 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...

Auditions Open to Students and Community Members The 91�ֿ� at Stark Theatre has announced open auditions for its second theatrical production of the season, Virtual Devotion by Eric Coble, a member of the Playwrights’ Unit at Cleveland Play House. Directed by 91�ֿ� Stark Associate Professor of Theatre and Theatre Director Brian Newberg, Virtual Devotion transports audiences to Armageddon. Three characters, Pete, Anne and Ruth – all members of a broken family – attempt to sell their faith to nonbelievers in various, and sometimes violent, ways, as a last-dit...

91�ֿ� at Stark will host the annual Turkey Trot, an adult 5K and a children’s ¼ mile Fun Run, on Saturday, Nov. 18. The events will be held on 91�ֿ� Stark’s beautiful, 200-acre campus, located at 6000 Frank Ave. NW in Jackson Township. The Kids Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration takes place on the day of the event, beginning at 7:30 a.m., at 91�ֿ� Stark’s Recreation & Wellness Center. The fee is $5 per child and may be paid on the day of the event. Participants in the children’s Fun Run will receive a medal. They also will make a craft to take home....

91�ֿ� at Stark’s 2017-18 theatrical season kicks off with Consider the Oyster by David MacGregor. The play will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 12 and 19 at the 91�ֿ� Stark Theatre. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided for the Nov. 19 performance. Consider the Oyster features Gene, who, after watching his favorite team win the Super Bowl, spontaneously proposes to his longtime girlfriend, Marisa. In the midst of the excitement, he breaks his leg. A doctor places an oyster shell in Gene’s leg to aid in healin...

91�ֿ� at Stark is transformed into “Boo U” on Oct. 26 for an evening of family-friendly fun. 91�ֿ� Stark will host the ninth annual educational fall celebration for elementary school-aged children from 5 to 7 p.m. at its campus, 6000 Frank Ave. NW in Jackson Township. Boo U is free and open to the public. Children can trick or treat at stations designed and decorated by 91�ֿ� Stark student organizations. Trick-or-treating starts at the main parking lot off Frank Avenue NW. The event also features several family-oriented activities, including games, a photo st...

Dr. Metin Eren was featured in the November 2017 issue of Discover Magazine. Check it out! ...