Keynote: The Real Power of Networking

Presenter Information

Laurie Stark, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow

Location

Library East Reading Room

Start Date

16-10-2025 9:00 AM

End Date

16-10-2025 9:45 AM

Description

Registration here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/15432271

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Speaker Bio:

Laurie Stark is the Manager of Circulation Services at the Van Pelt & Opie Library and Chair of Staff Council. Born and raised in the local area, Laurie graduated from Jeffers High School before earning her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Michigan Tech and a Master’s in Career and Technical Education from Western Michigan University. She has over a decade of experience in education and training across K–12, postsecondary, and professional development programs.

Laurie is also a Senior Lean Facilitator on campus and has maintained her Bronze Lean Certification through the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) for six years, applying her expertise to campus-wide process improvement initiatives.

In addition to her professional work, Laurie is a certified EMT, volunteers with her church and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and is an active member of the local Eagles Aerie. When she is not outdoors exploring, she enjoys reading, crafting, or spending time with her two cats.