Spring 2014
Alumni networking event
Chief David Oliver, author of No Mopes Allowed, turns his humor and insight to the impact of social media on our personal and professional lives. Don't miss this Brimfield Chief of Police and nationally renowned speaker. Limited seating ... Reservations required.
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2014
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Stark State's Business and Entrepreneurial Center
RSVP required to bgriffith@starkstate.edu by Friday, April 18 to reserve your free ticket
Record-breaking graduation
A record number of fall graduates received degrees during Stark State College's recent commencement ceremonies at the Canton Memorial Civic Center in January. The number of graduates (417) and the number of degrees awarded (453) were the most ever for a December class in the College's history - up nearly 16 percent over last year's totals.
Nominate a standout alum
The Stark State College Alumni Advisory Council is looking for an exceptional alumnus who has achieved professional or personal success and leveraged that success for the benefit of the community. The 2014 Alumni Hall of Fame winner will be inducted at the spring commencement ceremony May 18. Do you know an alumnus who has made a difference? Nominate by April 4 at www.starkstate.edu/alumni/HOFnomination.
Teacher, mentor, philanthropist
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Honoree Don Colaner with
Foundation President George Lemon,
and SSC President Para Jones. |
The Stark State College Foundation Board recently recognized Don Colaner for 18 years of service, steady leadership and generous support. Don has helped fund many initiatives, as well as an endowed scholarship and a charitable trust. One of our earliest instructors back in the 1960s, Don also hired 15 Stark State graduates during his career at Hilscher-Clarke Electric Company.
"This college is a real gift to this community and a life changer for many students."
Like Don, you can create an endowed scholarship, in your name or in honor of another. For $5,000 (tax deductible and payable over five years), this permanent fund is invested with a long-term strategy to provide income into perpetuity without invading the principal. It's a wonderful way to honor a loved one and make a difference in the life of a deserving student. Contact Brenda Griffith at 330-494-6170, Ext. 4415 for more information.
