The Reunion is the official Stark State College Alumni
Newsletter sent to SSC alumni and friends of the College. www.starkstate.edu/alumni
Barry
Frey, nursing, 1998,
completed his MS in nursing and health systems management at The Ohio
State University and is now the associate director of nursing
services at the Wexler Medical Center, The Ohio State University
East.
Timothy
Shortridge, electrical engineering
technology, 1991, is a system operator for Constellation Energy (an
Excelon company) in Houston.
Sandra
Westfere, applied science,
2001, joined the North Canton Medical Clinic in July.
Nancy
(Henderson) Wargo,
nursing, 2008, recently moved to Philadelphia where she is working as
an RN in the ICU at Chestnut Hill Hospital.
Andrew
DeRemer, computer network
administration, 2014, recently joined Kapco (Kent Adhesive Products
Co.) as computer/network support specialist.
Jordan
Jenkins, music production and
engineering, 2010, launched Iron
Aesthetics, a clothing business featuring stylish fitness
clothing made in the USA (IronAestheticsClothing.com).
“The business and
life skills that I learned as a student have helped me to start my
own business. I am a proud graduate.” –Jordan Jenkins
What's
new with you?
If you've had a special event in your life – a new job, promotion or
special honor – let your Stark State friends know about it!
At
commencement each year an SSC graduate is inducted into the Alumni
Hall of Fame, selected for professional and personal achievements
and service to the community. Do you know an alumnus who has made a
difference? Submit your nomination at starkstate.edu/alumni/HOFnomination
Two
outstanding alumni share the spotlight for 2014:
Cherie L. Barth, office administration technology, 1985, has worked
at the College since graduation, coordinating the development and
operation of student programs.
Daniel L. Kessler, design engineering technology, 2009, is the
contract manufacturing business development manager and regional
business manager at Shearer’s Foods.
Veterans
honored
Matt Patron, information management/video
production, 2009, spoke at the college on Veterans Day (November
11) about his brother, Sgt. Daniel Patron, a marine killed in
Afghanistan in 2011. Matt memorialized his brother in a film which
he wrote and directed, Collecting
Sergeant Dan, which was viewed following the
reception. http://collectingsgtdanmovie.com
The
Veterans Day remembrance included the Perry color guard, singing of
the national anthem by professor Martina Sharp-Grier, recognition
of veterans and hundreds of American flags lining walkways
throughout campus.
Changing lives.
Building futures.
Take
an on-line look at Stark State’s first-ever annual giving report.
It’s a glimpse into the many ways generous donors make an education
– and a better future – possible for our students.
Well
Site Training Center opens
The first phase of Stark State College’s expansion
in downtown Canton was realized this fall with the opening of the
Well Site Training Center at Third Street Southeast and Cherry
Avenue. With this new 7,000-square-foot facility and expanded
programs, Stark State is becoming a regional training hub for the
oil and gas industry. Funding for the Well Site Training Center,
and the new Downtown Canton Satellite Center, came from a
$10-million State of Ohio capital appropriation awarded in January
2012.
“This
facility showcases our mission of creating public/private
partnerships to provide students with state-of-the-art education
and training and prepare the workforce needed by business and
industry in the region. Students will have hands-on learning
experiences, much like those they would experience in the field or
on oil rigs, but in a controlled and safe learning environment.” - Stark State
College President, Dr. Para Jones
Alumni
unite
A joint planning
committee has been formed by members of the Alumni and Friends Association
and the Alumni
Advisory Council, with the goal of merging the two groups
into one.
Members are:
Megan
English , Mobile Message Crew LLC
Amber Hall, Premier Designs Jewelry
Jennifer Meek-Eells, Workforce Initiative Assoc.
Patty Meeks, Stark State College
Mary Beth Reynolds, Esq., Morrow & Meyer LLC
Jayne Sterner, retired, Stark State College
Joyce Wilson, EMSCO, Inc.
A preliminary report will be published in January of 2015.
Culinary
arts expanding
The culinary arts
program at Stark State College has grown consistently since it was
reintroduced in 2012, with close to 200 students currently enrolled
and the first class graduating this fall. Under the direction of Chef
Jeff McKenna, the program is headed towards American Culinary
Federation accreditation, which will make Stark State’s program one
of the few ACF-backed programs in Northeast Ohio. A much-needed
expansion of the culinary facility is in the planning stages. To
support culinary projects or scholarships, call Brenda at
330-494-6170, Ext. 4415.
Philanthropist
spotlight
Mani Subramanian, founder and CEO of Fortisure
Ventures, LLC, visited the College in September to recognize the
first group of Fortisure Fellows. The Fortisure Foundation,
headquartered in San Francisco, established the $1 million Fortisure
Foundation Scholarship Endowment to support academically talented
information technology students at Stark State. The intention is to
inspire innovation and entrepreneurship in the IT field.
Stark
State Fund kicks off
Each year alumni
and friends contribute to the Stark State College Foundation’s annual
campaign – helping to make education accessible and bolstering
student success. Look for your letter in the mail or donate below to
support the Stark State Fund. Changing
Lives. Building Futures.
Campus
tours
Curious
about how our campus has grown? Schedule a tour with a student
ambassador through the Career Development Office, 330-966-5459.
Career
resource
Are you registered
on College Central Network, SSC's online job search database? To
register as an alumni, visit our College Central website. You'll be
able to view job postings and employers will have access to your
resumes, too. Register today!
Your donations
provide student scholarship assistance and create opportunities for
"future alumni." Many companies will match your or
your spouse's charitable donation. Check with your employer!
