By Stephanie Fairchild, Social Media Editor

April 5, 2021 • 1 Comment

The pandemic has abruptly changed the lives of both students and faculty here at The University of Akron. After writing an article last fall about how students were feeling about the transition to online learning, I wanted to give the faculty a chance to showcase how they have innovated within the shift.   Daniela Jauk Ph.D., a second-year Assistant Professor in the Departments of Sociology and Criminal Justice and Akron alumnus, says that the most challenging part of the shift was and still is, “the trauma we all carry of not being able to connect personally and the sickness and deaths we are confronted within both...

By LeKesha Parkman, Editor-in-Chief

April 4, 2021 • No Comments

COVID-19 has created challenges for the 31 graduating graphic design students at The University of Akron (UA). Despite those challenges, the class of 2021 came together to create a showcase for their joint portfolio. Opening on April 5., the show is held in the Emily Davis Gallery and contains a collection of work that varies from each student and is a summation of four intense years of study.  "Unmuted” contains print-based, web and interface design, along with illustration, photography and videography.  Due to the corona virus pandemic, people used to face to face interaction in work and school settings had...

By Mckenzie Uhrig, Arts & Entertainment Editor

April 4, 2021 • No Comments

The University of Akron will be holding a series of COVID-19 vaccination clinics starting on April 8 for all enrolled students to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a one-dose vaccine, most of the vaccines will be administered on UA’s main campus.   UA students received an email on Thursday, April 1, containing necessary information regarding the upcoming clinics and a link to a survey to assess student interest in receiving the vaccine. Students are asked to complete the quiz to determine the best times for scheduling and where the vaccines should be administered.    UA...

By LeKesha Parkman, Editor-in-chief

March 31, 2021 • No Comments

For the past eight years, Autumn Frampton, associate Director of Academic Support Services in the Office of Multicultural Development has been overseeing the Office of Multicultural Development's Peer Mentoring Services program.    Every year the program trains 20 to 30 mentors to work with incoming first-year students from diverse backgrounds. They target historically underrepresented populations but serve all demographics.    “We know students cannot address academics until their basic needs are met, so mentors and mentees work together to address basic needs and to support each other in the enhancement of self-efficacy,...

By Stephanie Fairchild, Social Media Editor

April 5, 2021 • 1 Comment

The pandemic has abruptly changed the lives of both students and faculty here at The University of Akron. After writing an article last fall about how students were feeling about the transition to online learning, I wanted to give the faculty a chance to showcase how they have innovated within the shift.   Daniela Jauk Ph.D., a second-year Assistant Professor in the Departments of Sociology and Criminal Justice and Akron alumnus, says that the most challenging part of the shift was and still is, “the trauma we all carry of not being able to connect personally and the sickness and deaths we are confronted within both...

By Mckenzie Uhrig, Arts & Entertainment Editor

April 4, 2021 • No Comments

The University of Akron will be holding a series of COVID-19 vaccination clinics starting on April 8 for all enrolled students to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a one-dose vaccine, most of the vaccines will be administered on UA’s main campus.   UA students received an email on Thursday, April 1, containing necessary information regarding the upcoming clinics and a link to a survey to assess student interest in receiving the vaccine. Students are asked to complete the quiz to determine the best times for scheduling and where the vaccines should be administered.    UA...

By LeKesha Parkman, Editor-in-chief

March 31, 2021 • No Comments

For the past eight years, Autumn Frampton, associate Director of Academic Support Services in the Office of Multicultural Development has been overseeing the Office of Multicultural Development's Peer Mentoring Services program.    Every year the program trains 20 to 30 mentors to work with incoming first-year students from diverse backgrounds. They target historically underrepresented populations but serve all demographics.    “We know students cannot address academics until their basic needs are met, so mentors and mentees work together to address basic needs and to support each other in the enhancement of self-efficacy,...

By LeKesha Parkman, Editor-in-Chief

March 30, 2021 • No Comments

According to their website, The American Advertising Awards are a highly respected event that gives awards to outstanding professionals in creative industries in the Akron-Canton area.  AAF’s website states, “A Gold ADDY is recognition of the highest level of creative excellence and is judged to be superior to all other entries in the category. Entries that are also considered outstanding and worthy of recognition receive a Silver ADDY.” Several University of Akron students and a faculty member were awarded by the local chapter. For a complete listing of the winners go to: https://akronamericanadvertisingawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/AAFA-Winners-2021-Reduced.pdf  Best...