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Headshot of Mike Ciammaichella. Retrieved from researchgate.net
Ruhlin’s Senior VP of Strategic Development to speak on Leadership as part of Student Success Series
By Andrea Fertig, Correspondent • February 7, 2025

On Thursday, Feb. 13 students interested in leadership can attend a virtual Student Success Series session with keynote speaker Mike Ciammaichella, senior vice president of strategic development at the Ruhlin Company. The virtual meeting is from 5 to 6 p.m. and RSVPs are requested. Ciammaichella graduated from The University of Akron in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He...

UA Wind Symphony performs newly composed symphony “TITAN” at OMEA Professional Development Conference
UA Wind Symphony performs newly composed symphony “TITAN” at OMEA Professional Development Conference
By Jakob Lawrence, Correspondent • February 6, 2025

The University of Akron Wind Symphony has been invited to perform its new symphony titled “TITAN” as part of the Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA) conference at the Cleveland Convention Center on Friday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. in the CC Atrium Ballroom. The performance is free and open to the public. On Thursday, the World Premiere of “TITAN” was performed by The UA Wind Symphony and the...

Zippy in the fan section during a football game, courtesy of The University of Akron.
Be the Roo: hurry and sign up for Zippy tryouts by Friday, Feb. 7
By Ilona Kitchen, Correspondent • February 6, 2025

The University of Akron is holding tryouts for the role of award-winning marsupial mascot Zippy on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 7th floor of InfoCision Stadium. The deadline to register for an audition is Friday, Feb. 7 at 11:59 p.m. Over the last year, Zippy has been seen at more than 350 events. She has joined Zips for their birthday parties, graduation parties,...

There are only four more days to experience Akron Art Museum’s exhibition GLOW: Neon & Light
There are only four more days to experience Akron Art Museum’s exhibition GLOW: Neon & Light
By Devin Ballog, Correspondent • February 5, 2025

It’s last call for Akron Art Museum’s GLOW: Neon and Light, an exhibition that spotlights working with neon as an art medium. Open since Sept. 21, the exhibition has its last guided tour Thursday, Feb. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to noon and its last viewing day on Sunday, Feb. 9 “GLOW is special,” the exhibition’s curator, Wendy Earle, said. “You’re not going to see sculptures like this in...

Taking it Back to 2024 with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Taking it Back to 2024 with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
By Kenny Whitten, Correspondent • January 26, 2025

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time in the Cleveland Zoo this year! The “Wild Winter Lights” in the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo made a great comeback in 2024. From November 12 to December 30, 2024, guests had the chance to walk into the zoo to view the beautiful Christmas lights or through a drive-by experience. I decided to walk through the 2024 Christmas lights with one of my friends...

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Emily Sesto
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Emily Sesto is a sophomore majoring in psychology with a premed focus, earning her bachelor’s in psychology while obtaining all the prerequisites for medical school. Emily counts herself lucky enough...

Headshot of Mike Ciammaichella. Retrieved from researchgate.net
Ruhlin’s Senior VP of Strategic Development to speak on Leadership as part of Student Success Series
By Andrea Fertig, Correspondent • February 7, 2025
There are only four more days to experience Akron Art Museum’s exhibition GLOW: Neon & Light
There are only four more days to experience Akron Art Museum’s exhibition GLOW: Neon & Light
By Devin Ballog, Correspondent • February 5, 2025
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Taking it Back to 2024 with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Taking it Back to 2024 with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
By Kenny Whitten, Correspondent • January 26, 2025

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time in the Cleveland Zoo this year! The “Wild Winter Lights” in the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo made a...

"Perception," pen sketch by River Sprinkle.
On Bodily Autonomy and Title IX at the University of Akron
By River Sprinkle (they, them, theirs), Correspondent • November 25, 2024

CW Sex stereotyping  This is the University of Akron’s definition for sex-based discrimination in the Gender-Based Misconduct and Title IX...

UA Wind Symphony performs newly composed symphony “TITAN” at OMEA Professional Development Conference
UA Wind Symphony performs newly composed symphony “TITAN” at OMEA Professional Development Conference
By Jakob Lawrence, Correspondent • February 6, 2025

The University of Akron Wind Symphony has been invited to perform its new symphony titled “TITAN” as part of the Ohio Music Educators Association...

There are only four more days to experience Akron Art Museum’s exhibition GLOW: Neon & Light
There are only four more days to experience Akron Art Museum’s exhibition GLOW: Neon & Light
By Devin Ballog, Correspondent • February 5, 2025

It’s last call for Akron Art Museum’s GLOW: Neon and Light, an exhibition that spotlights working with neon as an art medium. Open since...

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