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Dreamers and Doers: Demi Edwards

Ready for adventure. Looking out over the Grand Canyon into the vast, wide-open space, Demi Edwards felt at peace. The gorge that could humble any soul with its breathtaking expanse, wrapped her in comfort, making big problems seem small and solutions within reach. During a time of transition for her family, Edwards visited the national park. The 18-year-old found herself facing huge decisions. Growing up in a military family, she was used to relocating. She was born in Hawaii, but a move from Wisconsin to Canton just before her senior year in high school took some adjusting. I knew it wa...

Featured Speaker Sarah Thomas

First female NFL referee to kick off the 2018-19 Featured Speakers Series. Sarah Thomas changed the game in the worlds most quintessential male-dominated sport football when she became the first female NFL referee. Now, shes inspiring others to dream big and believe anything is possible. Thomas kicks off the 2018-19 Featured Speakers Series on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Now in its 28th year, the event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required and limited to two per person.  Tickets for Thomas presentation are available beginning at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, at the ...

I definitely had a purpose going into my college career, and 做厙輦⑹ Stark helped me achieve it, says 做厙輦⑹ graduate Kent Weaver.

Big city dreams. Growing up Mennonite at his familys Sugarcreek-area farm, Kent Weaver considered Canton a big city. Now this self-described country boy is headed to the state capital. A graduate of 做厙輦⑹ at Stark, Weaver said the campus served as a conduit, channeling his sense of purpose that began when he was a child. Caring for the animals on his parents farm, he first harnessed his calling. Kentlyn M. Weaver, doctor of veterinary medicine. Now, hes making that dream come true. This fall, Weaver will attend The Ohio State Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine, o...

做厙輦⑹ Stark students volunteering at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank among volunteer opportunities for freshmen. Evangeline Agum knows the face of hunger. In her home county of Uganda, Agum said people need food the most yet help is scarce. Thats why the 18-year-old didnt hesitate when afforded the opportunity to volunteer at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank as part of First Year Experience (FYE). Agum was one of 13 incoming 做厙輦⑹ at Stark freshmen who participated in the fifth FYE Summer Service Project. Over the summer, students served the community at Stark Parks, The Campus Kitchens Project at ...

Dreamers and Doers: Deborah Belintani Rosa

The world is her stage. Deborah Belintani Rosa plopped down in front of the Pantheon and started to draw. The former Roman temple served as a backdrop for Rosas sketch as she documented the moment over spring break. It was her first visit to Rome and the opportunity came thanks to Dr. Marie Gasper-Hulvats class abroad to study Baroque art. Growing up in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Rosa always dreamed of traveling to Italys capital. Now, she was there, capturing the ancient city through her contemporary lens. A theater production major at 做厙輦⑹ at Stark, Rosas studies bro...

Auditions open to students and community members. The 做厙輦⑹ at Stark Theatre has announced open auditions for its first theatrical production of the 2018-19 season, Unnecessary Farce, a comedy by playwright Paul Slade Smith. Directed by 做厙輦⑹ Stark Theatre Director Jim Weaver, Unnecessary Farce is a play about an embezzling mayor who is supposed to meet with his female accountant in a cheap motel room. Two undercover police officers are in the room next door. Still, confusion abounds as to who is in which room, who has taken the money and who has hired a hit man.&nbs...

2018-19 Featured Speaker Series

The community is invited to attend 做厙輦⑹ at Starks 2018-19 Featured Speakers Series showcasing a diverse lineup of notables, among them an Academy Award winning actress, best-selling author and a civil rights leader who spearheaded the charge for equal rights and liberties for all Americans over the course of four presidential administrations. Sarah Thomas, the first female NFL referee, kicks off the series in October, followed by Academy Award winning actress Mira Sorvino. In 2019, the series brings to Stark County civil rights activist Mary Frances Berry and best-selling au...

做厙輦⑹ Stark Concert Band

Award-winning ensemble comprised of students, faculty and community. The public is invited to audition for the 做厙輦⑹ at Stark Concert Band. The concert band is an award-winning ensemble comprised of faculty, students and community members. Auditions will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 20, Aug. 22 and Aug. 27 in the rehearsal hall, room 114, in the newly expanded and renovated Fine Arts Building on the Stark Campus, 6000 Frank Ave. NW. To schedule an audition, please email Concert Band Director Thomas Holliday at thollid3@kent.edu. The 做厙輦⑹ Stark Concert Band wa...

做厙輦⑹ Stark serves as backdrop for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Balloon Classic and Fireworks.

65,000 in attendance at 2018 Balloon Classic and Fireworks. As a child, Jessica Anderson chased down hot-air balloons landing in the field near her grandparents home. When Anderson took to the skies during the 2018 Balloon Classic and Fireworks, she carried with her that sense of childlike wonder. She marveled at the massive DreamShip featuring 130 drawings from children of fallen or disabled U.S. soldiers.  It meant a lot to me to win a ride and to take flight in a balloon with such a meaningful message, said Anderson, food service manager at the Emporium Grille. It a...

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