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 91²Ö¿â 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 91²Ö¿â 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 91²Ö¿â 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...
       
91²Ö¿â 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 91²Ö¿â 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 91²Ö¿â 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....
      
 
91²Ö¿â 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 91²Ö¿â 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...
      
 
91²Ö¿â at Stark is transformed into “Boo U†on Oct. 26 for an evening of family-friendly fun. 91²Ö¿â 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 91²Ö¿â 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! ...
       
Dr. Maria Serrat's recent publication on imaging bone growth was selected as one of the most exciting papers published by American Physiological Society journals! Dr. Serrat completed her Ph.D. here at 91²Ö¿â in 2007 and is an Associate Professor at Marshall University. Join us in congratulating Dr. Serrat on this major recognition!! ...
       
The Corporate University at 91²Ö¿â at Stark will present a Project Management Professional (PMP) Examination Preparation course beginning Monday, Oct. 30 through Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. The sessions will be held at the Conference Center at 91²Ö¿â Stark from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The PMP Exam Preparation course provides students with the knowledge needed to pass the Project Management Institute® PMP certification exam. This course includes five days of instructor-led, intense focus as well as practice exams, quizzes, quick reference guides, and all the necessary materials a...
       
91²Ö¿â at Stark is preparing high school juniors and seniors and their parents on how to choose the right college. Get Started: A Crash Course in College Planning, a free information session designed to facilitate a smooth transition from high school to college, will be held Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. in 91²Ö¿â Stark’s Main Hall Auditorium, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. This event is intended for students preparing to attend any higher education institution and is not limited to 91²Ö¿â Stark. Get Started: A Crash Course in College Planning will guide the p...