Be watching for The Spring Fling Events coming up soon out in the courtyard of the Student Center S Building Thursday April 30th, am to 3 pm

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1 Student Government Association Be watching for The Spring Fling Events coming up soon out in the courtyard of the Student Center S Building Thursday April 30th, am to 3 pm

2 Education Club s Spring Fling Saturday, March 28 1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. ATC Building Open to all Stark State students. Bring your children to a fun event with treats, crafts and even an Easter egg hunt! This is a free event but we are asking that each family bring one new or gentle used children s book. These books will be given to the United Way. Register before March 25 th using the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the ATC building or send an to the EDU Club President: Janet Winterer at jwingerter0327@starkstate.net Provided by the Stark State Education Club

3 On Sunday, April 12, the Beta Gamma Epsilon chapter will hold its Formal Induction Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. in Room M100/101. We will induct 148 students this year! Our guest speaker will be Patrice Fetzer, Manager of Service Delivery for the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Stark County. The Beta Gamma Epsilon chapter on March attended the Ohio Region Phi Theta Kappa Awards Convention. Below are the awards/recognition the chapter received: Catch a Shining Star College to Career (College Project) Five Star Chapter Plan Five Star Level Order of the Golden Key (Chapter Member) Certificate Terri Cutlip Most Distinguished Member Terri Cutlip Order of Athena (Chapter Officer) Certificate Bridget Murphy and Krystal Nash Order of the Torch (Chapter Officer Team) Certificate Beta Gamma Epsilon Chapter Officers Horizon Award (Certificate for outstanding advisors in the Region) Dave Sigmund and Cherie Barth Continued Excellence in Advising Award Cherie Barth Most Distinguished District Representative Bridget Murphy Most Distinguished Honors in Action Theme Theme #3: Quests of Human Expression First Runner-up Honors in Action Award Second Runner-up Most Distinguished Chapter in the Northeast District Beta Gamma Epsilon Named a Top 10 Chapter in Ohio Chapter members elected as Regional Officers: Northeast District Representative DeAnne Wilson Secretary/Newsletter Editor Becca McDowell Chapter awarded Howdy Bear for our Spirit at this convention

4 Tri-Beta Xi Zeta Tri-Beta Xi Zeta Club is the biological honor society here at Stark State College. Our chapter is affiliated with Mount Union, and membership can be transferred to any four-year college with a chapter of Tri-Beta. We are dedicated to improving understanding of biology throughout the school and the community. Anyone is welcome to attend our meetings, however to meet national membership requirements you must meet the following criteria: maintain a 3.0 GPA in Biology courses, attend two meetings per semester, and dedicate time to the club through various activities (spring fling, activities fair, etc.). Tri-Beta is active within the school and community, volunteering to teach and assist in STEM events, participating in community service and fundraising, attending conventions and taking field trips, and organizing and assisting in various other events such as AIDS awareness week. Joining Tri-Beta not only looks great on a resume, but you will be able to form connections and friendships to further your personal leadership and career development. If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact President Kylin Copthorne at kcopthorne1021@starkstate.net We look forward to seeing you soon!

5 Come to find out what we are about and stay to enjoy and celebrate being a woman at SSC! Tuesdays at 3pm in Room S201

6 What is TOPS all about? TOPS Club, Inc. is the original, nonprofit, weight-loss support and wellness education organization. We were established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success. TOPS promotes successful, affordable weight management with a philosophy that combines: Healthy eating Regular exercise Wellness information Awards and recognition TOPS Support from others at weekly chapter meetings TOPS Mission: is to support our members as they take off and KEEP off pounds sensibly. TOPS Fees: TOPS annual membership fee is $28, plus nominal chapter fees (average $1 per month) collected for local chapter expenses. We also offer the option for members who do not wish to participate in TOPS.org or SSC TOPS where members can join the SSC Weight loss Club. Anyone interested in joining the SSC Weight Loss Club is invited to attend one No Obligation meeting prior to completing an application. Members of the club shall dedicate themselves to the purpose of controlling their weight and to the encouragement of other members to do likewise. SSC Weight Loss Club is dedicated to taking off pounds. Therefore, we advocate a basic food exchange plan and moderate exercise to achieve weight loss and maintain it. However, we do not render medical or other professional advice. Members should seek the services of a licensed healthcare professional for medical advice or other assistance. For more information and a complete list of the rules for TOPS and/or SSC Weight Loss Club please contact: Melanie Vance (mvance@starkstate.edu) Thank you, Vicki Bittinger

7 LGBTS Global, Stark State s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and straight student club Many of the ideas, suggestions, discoveries from MBLGTACC will become part of the LGBTS Global programing and meetings for the remainder of this Spring term. Everyone here at Stark State is welcome to attend the weekly meetings of LGBTS Global which are held in G-108 every Thursday evening from 5 until 7. Students, Faculty, and Staff -- come when you can and leave when you must. The Future Speakers of America Club want to help you Help is near for your presentation or speech. The Future Speakers of America is offering free tutoring sessions weekly.

8 The Student Occupational Therapy Assistant Club (SOTA)...will be holding several events throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. Friday, the 27th of March, we helped the Friendship Center in Canton and doing a potluck dinner for patrons that go to that facility. April 22nd and 23rd we are having our annual spring plant sale which will include flowers, vegetables & herbs. We are also holding a basket raffle Our themed baskets are as follows: Spa, garden, leisure, cooking and exercise! Then on April 30th, we will be having fun events at the Spring Fling! Our club had a contest for a T-shirt design and the winner of the contest was Margie Mcginnis. We have sold tons of shirts and have made over a $400 profit thus far. T-shirts are $12.00 a piece and sweatshirts are $24

9 The Stark State College Psi Beta Honor Society has been very active. We have the following updates: New officers have been elected including; William Nagle President, Tracy Bowman Vice President, Leah Fenner Secretary, Susan Johnson Treasurer, Kayte Pistone Chapter Representative, Margaret Shimko Historian. We will be inducting approximately 18 new members during a ceremony on April 16th at 6:00 pm in the ATC Auditorium. Students have worked extremely hard at researching and developing a Students Helping Students food pantry on Campus. Permissions have been obtained and we are only waiting on a home to begin the collection and distribution process. The Club plans a significant presence during Spring Fling. The Club continues its relationship with the Crisis Intervention and Recovery Center of Stark County with upcoming potential internships and volunteer opportunities. The total membership is over 30 strong. Let me know if you need and additional information. Bryan Gerber Psi Beta Advisor Note from the Editor: Retraction from the last Issue of the Chronicle now Bryan Gerber's head is placed with the correct club Apologies from the Spartan Chronicle Staff

10 Are You a Tech Savvy Girl? You will be after a day of hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics! Tech Savvy prepares you to be a scientist, engineer, or technology expert. A special session for your parents and families shows them how to help you on your path to college and a career. Are you ready? Who: Girls in grades 6 9 Where: Stark State College 6200 Frank Ave. NE North Canton, Ohio Date: Saturday April 25th, 2015 Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Question? Contact tswohio@gmail.com Cost: $5 per student, $5 per parent/guardian Breakfast and Lunch are included in the registration fee Questions? Want to register? Visit us at and search for Tech Savvy.