World-Famous Con Man Frank Abagnale Entertains at Kent State Stark

The con man-turned FBI agent was the campus' third in a series of featured speakers this year

On Tuesday night, hundreds of people from around Stark County got to hear the firsthand account of a teenager surviving on his own using quick wit, a no-fear attitude and a whole lot of self assurance. That teenager, best known as the con man in the movie "Catch Me If You Can," is Frank Abagnale, now in his mid-60s and a 37-year member of the FBI. Abagnale spoke about his life inside the University Center at Kent State University's Stark Campus that night. "Normally, when I walk up to the podium, it's to talk about fraud, embezzlement, identity theft and things of that nature, but tonight I'm going to talk a little bit about my life, on which the film 'Catch Me If You Can' was made," Abagnale said, adding a book, TV show and Broadway …

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Tickets to See 'Catch Me If You Can' Con Artist Frank Abagnale No Longer Available

Frank Abagnale — one of the world’s most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement and secure documents — will speak at Kent State University's Stark Campus March 5. Tickets are available beginning today.

Kent Stark Presents the 2012–13 Featured Speakers Series

Speakers include documentary filmmaker Lee Hirsch, brave survivor Aron Ralston, pioneer astronaut Col. Eileen Collins and con man turned FBI consultant Frank Abagnale

This year, Kent State University at Stark will bring in astronauts, authors and one of the world's most famous con men as part of its 22nd Featured Speakers Series. The series highlights four captivating and inspiring individuals. Each season, nearly 2,500 campus and community members take advantage of a rare opportunity to be introduced to national and international experts on a wide range of topics and issues that shape our society. Come to Kent State Stark for the 2012-13 season to hear exciting lectures by documentary filmmaker Lee Hirsch; brave survivor Aron Ralston; con man turned FBI consultant Frank Abagnale; and pioneer astronaut Col. Eileen Collins. Each program will begin at 7:30 p.m. in The University Center’s Timken Great Hall…

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Morgan Day

12:35 pm on Saturday, August 25, 2012

That's great to hear, Anne! Kent Stark always has such interesting speakers.   more ›