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 New and Familiar Faces  

Meet new face Megan Tope, Advancement Research Specialist, Division of Institutional Advancement

Meet familiar face Marie Jones Starcher, General Manager, Dining Services

Megan Tope

Advancement Research Specialist
Kent Campus
Division of Institutional Advancement

New Face

Job Description:
I conduct specialized research for development professionals to enhance the university’s ability to secure private gift support or recruit key volunteer positions.
Worked at KSU since:
May 2012
Employment Prior to Kent State University:
Research library intern, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum; Knowledge management intern, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.; Development assistant, teaching assistant and research assistant at The College of Wooster
Likes Most About Kent State University:
I particularly enjoyed my experience as a student in the School of Library and Information Science, but I also love the positive and inviting atmosphere that exists on the Kent Campus and in the Kent community as a whole.
Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:
As an alumna of Kent State University, I was excited to have the opportunity to use the knowledge and skills I acquired as a graduate student to advance the mission of Kent State University as an employee.
Resides in:
Hiram, Ohio
Hometown:
Dalton, Ohio
Education:
Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.), Kent State University; Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, The College of Wooster
Hobbies:
Following the Cleveland Indians and anything else that is baseball-related, sewing and searching for a house in a town where the nearest grocery store is less than 30 minutes away.

Marie Jones Starcher

General Manager
Kent Campus
Dining Services

Familiar Face

Job Description:
I work with my crew to provide tasty and nutritious meals to the Kent State community.
Worked at KSU since:
July 1997
Employment Prior to Kent State University:
Most of the restaurants in Kent!
Likes Most About Kent State University:
The diverse community in the area
Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:
Meeting and interacting with many people
Resides in:
Brimfield, Ohio
Hometown:
Cleveland, Ohio
Education:
Cuyahoga Community College-journalism; and Kent State University-musical theatre
Hobbies:
Reading, gardening, traveling, music