Dr. Linda Spurlock, Associate Professor of Anthropology, will lead a Spring Break study abroad course to Scotland entitled "The A, B, C's of Scotland: Anatomy, Body Snatching, and Cemeteries". Spurlock: "This course is a perfect fit for Scotland, where students in the 19th century got the best medical training in the world. Then it was difficult for anatomy teachers to obtain cadavers for dissection, and body snatchers (resurrectionists) did a profitable business. We will explore the cemeteries of Edinburgh and Glasgow to find “anti-resurrectionist” graveyard furniture such as morts...
Note to Selfie: Start Planning for College 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. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in Kent State 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 Kent State Stark. ...
Dr. Linda Spurlock will be offering FACES: Human head anatomy with a forensic art focus in Florence, Italy this summer. The course number is ANTH 38095 (listed under Sciences). To learn more about the Florence Summer Institute, click here ...
Internships provide students with real-world experience. In her role as at Stark’s assistant director for employer relations and internships, Shaanette Fowler works with employers to identify internships, as well as part-time and full-time jobs for students. Fowler, the campus’ 2018 Staff Excellence Award winner, says she takes pride in discovering new opportunities. “It is extremely important for students to have the chance to garner real-world experience with the safety net and support of the university behind them,” said Fowler. “An internship or part-time job c...
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...
First female NFL referee to kick off the 2018-19 Featured Speakers Series. Sarah Thomas changed the game in the world’s most quintessential male-dominated sport — football — when she became the first female NFL referee. Now, she’s 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 ...
In observance of Labor Day, will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, and will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Big city dreams. Growing up Mennonite at his family’s 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 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, he’s making that dream come true. This fall, Weaver will attend The Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, o...
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. That’s why the 18-year-old didn’t 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 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 ...
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 Rosa’s 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-Hulvat’s class abroad to study Baroque art. Growing up in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Rosa always dreamed of traveling to Italy’s capital. Now, she was there, capturing the ancient city through her contemporary lens. A theater production major at at Stark, Rosa’s studies bro...
