By Taylor Lorence, Events Editor
November 20, 2024 • No Comments
ZipsGuide, in collaboration with the University of Akron, will be hosting ‘A ZipsGuide shop small and local Holiday Market,’ on Monday, Dec. 2 from 2 to 7 p.m. inside the University of Akron’s Jean Hower Taber Student Union, located at 303 Carroll Street, Akron. The event, which is also known as “Made in the 330 Monday”, is free to attend. Students, community members, and any individual interested in purchasing fun products for the upcoming holiday season are encouraged to attend. There are various parking decks, and lots located within walking distance of the Student Union that attendees can utilize when coming...
By Nicole Zylka, Correspondent
October 21, 2024 • No Comments
Check out the new exhibit "Art as Therapy" at the Cummings Center on October 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. An opening reception will be available at the event. Registration is mandatory and can be completed on the official website. Heidi Larew (LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, ATCS) and Madeline VanHorn (LPC, ATR-P) will be sharing remarks starting at 6:00 p.m. They will be speaking about the making of the exhibit and their own experiences. This fresh display delves into the background, education, and implementation of art therapy, particularly in Northeast Ohio. By viewing artwork created by therapists and clients, guests will ponder...
By Nicole Zylka, Correspondent
October 17, 2024 • No Comments
Join fellow UA attendees for a fun night of line dancing and great conversations at Akron’s Step and Connect event. Step and Connect will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., in the Jean Hower Taber Student Union, Ballrooms B, C, D, and E. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. The event will consist of four rounds of line dancing and networking sessions back-to-back. These sessions will allow guests to meet new people and have fun while line dancing. No matter your level of dance skill, the main goal is to have fun and meet new individuals. Attendees are not required to dance....
By Nicole Zylka, Correspondent
October 10, 2024 • No Comments
For National Coming Out Day, Friday, Oct. 11, organization on the University of Akron campus are offering events where students can come to learn more about the challenges LGBTQIA+ others face and the ways that they can support them. Friday, from noon to 1:30 p.m., students can come together in a safe space to support and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community with “Coffee, Tea, and Community: Celebrating Safe Spaces on National Coming Out Day.” The event, held in the Jean Hower Taber Student Union Piano and International Lounge, where students can have conversations over a cup of coffee or tea. There will also be a photo booth...
By Taylor Lorence, Events Editor
November 20, 2024 • No Comments
ZipsGuide, in collaboration with the University of Akron, will be hosting ‘A ZipsGuide shop small and local Holiday Market,’ on Monday, Dec. 2 from 2 to 7 p.m. inside the University of Akron’s Jean Hower Taber Student Union, located at 303 Carroll Street, Akron. The event, which is also known as “Made in the 330 Monday”, is free to attend. Students, community members, and any individual interested in purchasing fun products for the upcoming holiday season are encouraged to attend. There are various parking decks, and lots located within walking distance of the Student Union that attendees can utilize when coming...
By Nicole Zylka, Correspondent
October 21, 2024 • No Comments
Check out the new exhibit "Art as Therapy" at the Cummings Center on October 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. An opening reception will be available at the event. Registration is mandatory and can be completed on the official website. Heidi Larew (LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, ATCS) and Madeline VanHorn (LPC, ATR-P) will be sharing remarks starting at 6:00 p.m. They will be speaking about the making of the exhibit and their own experiences. This fresh display delves into the background, education, and implementation of art therapy, particularly in Northeast Ohio. By viewing artwork created by therapists and clients, guests will ponder...
By Jaelyn Clinkscales and Sarah Burneson
September 30, 2024 • No Comments
The Cookout on Coleman Common, taking place on October 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. will kick off the start of Homecoming Week and has become a beloved campus tradition since 2018. Students can enjoy free food, music, games, and fire pits for roasting s'mores, along with the popular “Royalty Slime Auction,” where participants can bid to slime a member of the Homecoming court. Proceeds from the auction will support a campus organization or charity. This year’s charity will be for Akron Hope. Donate cash or change on behalf of a royal court member and the top four earners will be slimed at the homecoming cookout. Reagan...
By Odeliz Beltran and Emma Garee
September 30, 2024 • No Comments
The University of Akron is holding its annual Family Weekend from Oct. 4 through 6 in conjunction with Homecoming celebrations on campus. Designed to reconnect students with their families and introduce loved ones to the university, family weekend offers a comforting bridge between home and campus life. The University of Akron has created a myriad of events that will bring students and parents together. With a variety of activities like games and DIY projects, the event aims to encourage emotional support and strengthen the ties between students and their families as they navigate the challenges of university life together. Friends...
