New Roo Weekend Kicks Off Fall 2019 Semester
By Veronica Janosek, News & Sports Editor
August 27, 2019
The University of Akron kicked off the Fall 2019 semester for incoming first year students through a variety of events and activities at New Roo Weekend. While there were many activities involved, a few of the main events included: the walk to Downtown Akron, the First Year Speaker, Fall in Love with A...
President Wilson Advises Students to Enjoy the Ride at New Student Convocation
By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
August 25, 2017
On Friday, Aug. 25, students along with faculty and alumni gathered in FirstEnergy Stadium-Cub Cadet Field to officially welcome The University of Akron’s incoming class. Attendees received a UA Zippy Pin as they entered the stadium. The ceremony opened with Willy Kollman, the director of Alumni Relation...
New Roo Weekend
By Nicholas Summers, Arts & Life Editor
September 2, 2014
When New Roo Weekend started, the majority of incoming freshmen probably had no idea how much The University of Akron had to offer. Events were held all over campus during the weekend of move in week to make their first steps into college easier. It started with group exercises that helped the in...
