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ZPN joins forces with Zips For St. Jude for Slime Event

By Arden Palmquist, Arts & Life Editor

December 1, 2016

Filed under Arts & Life

On Thursday, Dec. 1, the Zips Programming Network (ZPN) is joining forces with Zips for St. Jude to host a Slime Event. All proceeds are being donated to St. Jude’s Research Hospital. The event is rather simple. Students,...

Hawaiian Festival to end semester

By Johanna Barnowski, Writer

May 2, 2016

Filed under Arts & Life

Some University of Akron students decided to end their semester with tiki torches, hula skirts, and a giant beach ball. These students attended the Zips Programming Network’s (ZPN) Hawaiian Festival in the Student Union on...

Ice cream for gender awareness

Ice cream for gender awareness

April 18, 2016

Gender Diversity Week to spread awareness

Gender Diversity Week to spread awareness

April 6, 2016

MTV’s Girl Code blows crowd away

MTV’s Girl Code blows crowd away

February 1, 2016

Prepare to be slimed for charity

Prepare to be slimed for charity

December 2, 2015

An art event for everyone

An art event for everyone

November 23, 2015

Boston bombing survivor visits UA

Boston bombing survivor visits UA

November 2, 2015

Coming out in the Union: UA’s second annual drag show

Coming out in the Union: UA’s second annual drag show

October 14, 2015

ZPN enhances student life

By Stephanie Halle, Writer

October 5, 2015

Filed under News

The Zips Programming Network hosts events throughout the academic year to enhance student life on campus. ZPN plans a wide variety of activities for UA students to participate in, such as Friday Nights in the Union, movies...

Homecoming recap

Homecoming recap

October 5, 2015

Late night swing dancing in Union

Late night swing dancing in Union

September 29, 2015

Attacked by cash

Attacked by cash

September 14, 2015

Diversity event not a drag

Diversity event not a drag

March 12, 2015

Families enjoy SRWC facilities

By Marissa Gross, Arts & Life Writer

March 9, 2015

Filed under Arts & Life

On Friday, March 6 ZPN’s Adult and Family division held its annual Family Night at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. This is one of its most popular events, put together by current Adult and Family Chair, Logan Hershberger....

Jewelry workshop lets students relax

Jewelry workshop lets students relax

March 2, 2015

ZPN hosts picture-perfect Valentines Day event

ZPN hosts picture-perfect Valentines Day event

February 11, 2015

ZPN showcases "Akron's Got Talent"

March 8, 2012

Filed under Arts & Life

By: Kate Powell Technical difficulties were strewn throughout the evening’s program, which caused bumpy transitions from one act to the next, leading to a disconnected of the audience. Of the 17 acts, 12 were singers. Although the...