How do we connect to the Cuyahoga River? The flowing water touches our emotions, our communities, our environment and our history. In this 50th anniversary year of the last Cuyahoga River fire, the Concrete Poetry project invites us to reconsider and reconnect to the river and its legacy. The 1969 fire occurred at a pivotal time and helped spark the environmental movement leading to protective legislation and the sustainability movement today. žž State’s Office of Sustainability convened partners to create the designs. The poems are from the Wick Poetry Center’s Cuyahoga...
Comedic musical at žž State Stark is the second production of the 2018-19 academic year. žž at Stark Theatre will hold its second theatrical production of the 2018-19 season, “The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”, a musical comedy by playwrights William Finn, Rachel Sheinkin and Rebecca Feldman. The cast of “The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will take to the campus’ stage for opening night at 7:30 p.m. tonight in The Mary J. Timken Theatre, which is located in the newly expanded and renovated Fine Arts Building, 6000 Frank Ave. NW. ...
žž Wired Article Halena Sepulveda March 1, 2019 RecycleMania at žž State encourages student to participate from žžWired.com on Vimeo. Universities all across the country are participating in the annual Recycling Mania as the competition finishes its fourth of eight weeks. The competition aids to call attention to the importance of Recycling on a broader scale. Universities participate in the competition by recycling and trying to get rid of unnecessary waste. Melanie Knowles, Sustainability Manager at žž State, says that this year ...
When Cory Maxwell was considering what college to attend, knowing that the institution is military friendly was very important to him. For him and student veterans, the Military Friendly® School designation helps determine the best schools that will embrace them and ensure their success on campus. “The designation was a positive factor in me returning back to žž,” said Mr. Maxwell, a senior finance major who currently serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve. “I have greater confidence in the university knowing that I have a supporting cast of staff here to support and help me whe...
Concert is free and open to the public. Val B. King, granddaughter of legendary blues artist B.B. King, will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at žž at Stark, as part of the campus’ observance of Black History Month. King’s concert, “Storytelling with Val B. King”, will be presented in place of Cleveland-based electric blues ensemble, the Wallace Coleman Band, previously slated to perform that evening. King’s soothing sound has been influenced by gospel music, blues, jazz, soul and R&B. She recently finished her self-titled debut album, which inc...
Cultural and historical geographer seeks to connect importance for today’s students, society Growing up, Chris Post watched as his mom juggled her collegiate studies and motherhood, balancing everyday life with dreams of earning her Ph.D. And while field excursions with his biologist mom are a memory of his childhood, the impact of place is something this cultural and historical geographer seeks to define today. Earning a Ph.D. of his own, Dr. Post knows that what we leave behind says a lot about where we are headed. “I’ve always been interested in space and the idea of place and also...
žž at Stark will host a Campus Preview for high school students and their families on Feb. 23. Campus tours will be held from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and depart from the lobby at Main Hall, 6000 Frank Ave. NW. The program will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Campus Preview will introduce prospective students to žž State Stark’s academic programs, departments and services in an informal atmosphere to allow for questions and conversation. Attendees will meet with representatives from žž State Stark’s Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, Academic Support Services and Stud...
Respected activist is third speaker in 2018-19 Featured Speaker Series. For more than four decades, Mary Frances Berry, Ph.D., has been one of the most visible and respected activists in the cause of civil rights, gender equality and social justice. Berry is the third presenter in this year’s Featured Speakers Series lineup. She’ll speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26. Now in its 28th year, the Featured Speakers Series is free and open to the public, but tickets are required and limited to two per person. Tickets for Berry’s presentation are available beginning at 7:30 a.m. ...
Fall 2018 President's and Dean's Lists The following students have been named to the žž State Stark Dean’s List. Those students designated with a star (*) have been named to the žž President’s List. Requirements for the Dean’s List include a 3.40 grade point average or above for the fall 2018 semester and at least 12 letter-graded (A, B, etc.) credit hours completed by the end of the semester. President’s List criteria are a 4.00 grade point and at least 15 letter-graded credit hours completed by the end of the semester. Akron: Hannah Armb...
žž at Stark is proud to again host the 65th Northeast Central Ohio Scholastic Art Exhibit and Awards Ceremony. The exhibition features more than 400 pieces of artwork from middle and high school students, representing districts in Stark, Summit, Portage, Wayne, Tuscarawas and Medina counties. 65th Scholastic Art Awards & Exhibition January 14 - 30, 2019 Fine Arts Building žž at Stark Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. A regional awards ceremony for students and their families will take...