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 Audrey Fleck, Correspondent
October 4, 2024 • No Comments
The University of Akron’s College of Engineering and Science Dean’s Office and Department of Mechanical Engineering’s Zips: Engineered For Success is hosting an Opportunity Fair on Friday, Oct. 4, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on the Auburn Science and Engineering Center bridge. The fair is open to students of any major. Featuring on-campus design teams and engineering organizations, the fair is a way for students to meet others they would not find in their own major. Jordan Brlan, Associate Director of Recruitment and Retention, emphasized the opportunity for students to connect. “They should find a family,...
By Odeliz Beltran, Correspondent
October 2, 2024 • No Comments
The University of Akron is hosting its annual Adopt-A-Roo event, where students can pick up a small plush kangaroo as a fun and comforting campus tradition. The event is set to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. in Rob's Dining Hall, providing students with a small keepsake that serves as a token of school spirit and support. Organized by UA’s Student Life and Campus Activities, the Adopt-A-Roo event offers students a chance to feel more connected to campus. The kangaroo plushie, a symbol of the university's mascot, is handed out to students as a way to enhance school pride and provide a fun experience during...
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 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...
By Odeliz Beltran, Correspondent
September 20, 2024 • No Comments
On Saturday, September 28, the streets of Downtown Akron will come alive with cheering spectators and runners as the annual Akron Marathon returns. The marathon will pass through the heart of the University of Akron campus. UA students and staff are adjusting their routines for the event and will be actively involved, serving as volunteers and participants in the race. The main event- the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon and Team relay, will start at 6:00 a.m. with an opening ceremony. Races begin at the Akron Art Muesum, located at 1 S. High Street, Akron. The race will finish at Canal Park on S. Main Street....
By Zackary Storms, Correspondent
September 19, 2024 • No Comments
Friday, Sept. 20, the Department of Civil Engineering will be hosting high school students from the region for the Construction Olympics. Held at various indoor and outdoor locations on the main Akron campus, the competition was designed by Civil Engineering Professor Brian Ballou as a fun, interactive way to give students hands-on experience to supplement their engineering education. Both Highschool and College students will be able to compete at this event. The sign-up sheet for those willing to participate will be inside the Auburn Science and Engineering building room 120. The Construction Olympiad contains eight...
