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'The University of Akron' is an institution of higher learning located in Akron, Ohio.
It was founded in 1870 as a small college affiliated with the Universalist Church.
In 1913 ownership was transferred to the City of Akron due to financial problems. In 1967 the university became a state institution.
Enrollment in fall 2006 was 23,539 students.[1] The school offers more than 200 undergraduate degrees [2] and 100 graduate degrees [3]. The University's best-known program is its College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, which is located in a 13-story reflective glass building that overlooks Akron's downtown. The graduate program in industrial and organizational psychology is highly regarded nationally, as are the engineering programs. The University's School of Law, ranked 2nd Best Value in the nation [4], has both day and evening programs leading to the Juris Doctor degree and recently added a Master of Laws program in intellectual property law. The university also has a branch campus, Wayne College, located in Orrville, Ohio.
A $300 million construction program was completed in the fall of 2004. Called "A New Landscape for Learning," the program included the construction of nine new buildings, the renovations or updating of 14 other buildings and structures, and numerous capital improvement projects. The New Landscape for Learning included a new College of Arts & Sciences Building, Honors Residence Hall and classroom complex, a new Student Recreation and Wellness Center, and a new Student Union. Multiple new parking decks were constructed to address high demand for parking (placed on the outskirts of campus in accordance with its goal to be less of a commuter school), and several public streets were closed to consolidate the campus, provide a more friendly environment for pedestrians and to add 30 acres (120,000 m²) of new greenspace.[5]
The University has begun work on a satellite campus in neighboring Medina County[6] and is shopping around ideas for workforce centers in the suburbs.
The University has launched with the City of Akron and many local businesses an initiative called the University Park Alliance[7] to further improve the 40-block neighborhood around campus. The initiative includes a new apartment-style residence hall, new shops and restaurants, and street improvements.
On August 1, 2007, the University's Board of Trustees annouced that a new stadium on East Exchange Street, is slated to open in September 2009, with groundbreaking in October 2007. The stadium is expected to have up to 30,000 seats.
Because Brown Street, Walaroo, Joey, and Wallaby residence halls are in the new footprint of the stadium, the University has purchased the Quaker Square Crowne Plaza Hotel and shopping complex, with plans to convert the rooms to ultimately accommodate about 400 students.
The University of Akron comprises the following colleges, schools, and campuses:
★ Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
★ College of Business Administration
★ College of Education
★ College of Engineering
★ College of Fine & Applied Arts
★ School of Law
★ College of Nursing
★ College of Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering
★ Honors College
★ University College
★ Wayne College
★ Summit College
The University of Akron's athletic teams are known as the "Zips," originally short for "Zippers," overshoes that were nationally popular in the 1920s and 1930s, and the zipper—an invention from Akron (Judson). The university's mascot is "Zippy," a kangaroo.[8] Zippy is one of only two female college mascots in the United States.
Akron's major football rivalry is with Kent State University, whom they play for the Wagon Wheel. They also formerly played Youngstown State University for the Steel Tire until that series was discontinued in 1995. In 2005, the Akron Zips football team won their very first MAC championship giving them a chance to play in the Motor City Bowl, Akron's first Division I-A bowl game appearance where they lost to the University of Memphis. The Zips currently play at the Rubber Bowl but there are plans to open a new, on-campus stadium in time for the start of the 2009 season.[9]
In 2005, the men's basketball team, under head coach Keith Dambrot, won its first ever Division I postseason game by defeating Temple University in the NIT. The team was led by first team All-MAC performer Romeo Travis (former teammate of LeBron James in high school) and also won the most games in a season, 23.
The Akron Ice Hockey Club was started in the Fall of 2005 by students Joe Frato,Brent Lauer and Matthew Sparker. The main goal of this student organization was to give students at The University of Akron a chance to continue their hockey careers either competitively or recreationally. Students would compete competitively through the club team which competed against other college club teams, while the recreation team would play in an adult league to strengthen their skills.
In the inaugural season of The Akron Ice Hockey Club Team, the team became members of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) Division 3 and played other college club teams such as Carnegie Mellon, Case Western Reserve University, and IUP.
In 2005, the women's cross country team and the men's soccer team also won the MAC championship in their respective sports. The 2005 men's soccer team was the first team in UA history to hold a national No. 1 ranking in any sport. Needless to say, attendance at athletic events over the last two years has been up .
There are more than 200 student organizations at The University of Akron. Some include:
★ Many Fraternities and Sororities - including the Lone Star Fraternity, officially the oldest local fraternity in the world.
★ Associated Student Government- This organization is the official undergraduate representation.
★ Zips Programming Network - ZPN plans over 100 events each year for the student population, for traditional and non-traditional students. ZPN is responsible for the Battle of the Bands, Homecoming, Game shows, Comedians and more.
★ Greek Life - Akron's 22 fraternities and sororities are members of NIC, NPC, and NPHC. The many diverse chapters focus on academic achievements, leadership skills, career networking, fund-raising events, charity work, social experiences and large associations with many people.
★ Residence Hall Program Board - The board plans events for the 2,400 students who live on campus, and it collaborates with the Zips Programming Network to plan major events like Sibs Weekend.
★ The Buchtelite - The student newspaper of The University of Akron is published twice a week during the semester.
★ WZIP 88.1 FM - The largest student-run college radio station in terms of listenership. Plays top 40 music most of the time, but has special polka, sports, rock and news programs.
★ Tel-Buch - The university's yearbook, produced for over 90 years.
★ College Republicans and College Democrats host a number of political and social events every year.
''Akron Blue and Gold''
We cheer the Akron Blue and Gold.
We cheer as the colors unfold.
We pledge anew, we're all for you,
As the team goes crashing through
Fight! Fight!
We cheer The Akron Warriors bold,
For a fight that's a sight to behold.
So we stand up, and cheer and shout,
for the Akron Blue and Gold.
Ziiip! Zip go the Zippers!
Ziiip! Zip go the Zippers!
Akron U, Gold and Blue,
All for you, and the Zippers too!
Z-I-P-S gooo Zips!
Close beside Cuyahoga’s waters,
Stream of amber hue.
O’er old Buchtel Summit’s glory
Waves the gold and blue
Hail we Akron!
Sound her praises.
Speed them on the gale
Ever stand our Alma Mater,
Akron hail, all hail!
The university has seen two notable fires. The original unversity building, known as "Old Buchtel," burned down in 1897, and was a total loss. A new central campus was constructed; the only building that remains from it is the current Buchtel Hall—which itself was gutted by fire in 1971. It was saved, but to this day has some blackening on the exterior.
The University of Akron is commonly incorrectly referred to as "Akron University" (or "Akron U") not only nationally, but by locals as well. The name is also commonly misspoken by not including "The" in the title. The school's official name is "The University of Akron," not simply, "University of Akron." The incorrect reference dates back to the 1960s when it was known as Akron University.
★ Dan Auerbach, The Black Keys (dropped out)
★ Mark Baldwin, Baldwin Motorsports (dropped out)
★ Chase Blackburn, NFL New York Giants Linebacker
★ Ray C. Bliss, former chair of the Republican National Committee
★ Michael Buckley, NY Times Bestselling author of The Sisters Grimm series - transferred to Ohio University
★ Patrick Carney, The Black Keys (dropped out).
★ Deborah L. Cook, Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit; former Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio
★ Charlie Frye, NFL Cleveland Browns Quarterback
★ Victor Green, NFL New York Jets Defensive back
★ John Heisman, famed American football player and college football coach, and the Heisman Trophy's namesake
★ Dominique Moceanu, American gymnast that competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics
★ Mark Scatterday, Conductor
★ Dwight Smith, NFL Minnesota Vikings Strong Safety
★ Jason Taylor, NFL Miami Dolphins Defensive End
★ George Wallace, Comedian
★ Jim Tressell, Ohio State Football coach (graduate degree)
★ Official University of Akron site
★ Buchtel College at Ohio History Central
★ Official Akron Zips site
★ University of Akron Wayne College
★ UofAZips.com
★ AK-OLDIES Alumni spirit group
★ ZipsNation Fan Site - Akron Zips Athletics
★ Akron Ice Hockey Club Official Site
'The University of Akron' is an institution of higher learning located in Akron, Ohio.
It was founded in 1870 as a small college affiliated with the Universalist Church.
In 1913 ownership was transferred to the City of Akron due to financial problems. In 1967 the university became a state institution.
Enrollment in fall 2006 was 23,539 students.[1] The school offers more than 200 undergraduate degrees [2] and 100 graduate degrees [3]. The University's best-known program is its College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, which is located in a 13-story reflective glass building that overlooks Akron's downtown. The graduate program in industrial and organizational psychology is highly regarded nationally, as are the engineering programs. The University's School of Law, ranked 2nd Best Value in the nation [4], has both day and evening programs leading to the Juris Doctor degree and recently added a Master of Laws program in intellectual property law. The university also has a branch campus, Wayne College, located in Orrville, Ohio.
| Contents |
| Expansion |
| Organization |
| Athletics |
| Football |
| Basketball |
| Ice Hockey |
| Other sports |
| Student Life |
| Fight Song |
| Alma Mater |
| Fires |
| Akron U |
| Famous alumni |
| External links |
Expansion
The Goodyear Polymer Center on the University of Akron campus.
A $300 million construction program was completed in the fall of 2004. Called "A New Landscape for Learning," the program included the construction of nine new buildings, the renovations or updating of 14 other buildings and structures, and numerous capital improvement projects. The New Landscape for Learning included a new College of Arts & Sciences Building, Honors Residence Hall and classroom complex, a new Student Recreation and Wellness Center, and a new Student Union. Multiple new parking decks were constructed to address high demand for parking (placed on the outskirts of campus in accordance with its goal to be less of a commuter school), and several public streets were closed to consolidate the campus, provide a more friendly environment for pedestrians and to add 30 acres (120,000 m²) of new greenspace.[5]
The University has begun work on a satellite campus in neighboring Medina County[6] and is shopping around ideas for workforce centers in the suburbs.
The University has launched with the City of Akron and many local businesses an initiative called the University Park Alliance[7] to further improve the 40-block neighborhood around campus. The initiative includes a new apartment-style residence hall, new shops and restaurants, and street improvements.
On August 1, 2007, the University's Board of Trustees annouced that a new stadium on East Exchange Street, is slated to open in September 2009, with groundbreaking in October 2007. The stadium is expected to have up to 30,000 seats.
Because Brown Street, Walaroo, Joey, and Wallaby residence halls are in the new footprint of the stadium, the University has purchased the Quaker Square Crowne Plaza Hotel and shopping complex, with plans to convert the rooms to ultimately accommodate about 400 students.
Organization
The University of Akron comprises the following colleges, schools, and campuses:
★ Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
★ College of Business Administration
★ College of Education
★ College of Engineering
★ College of Fine & Applied Arts
★ School of Law
★ College of Nursing
★ College of Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering
★ Honors College
★ University College
★ Wayne College
★ Summit College
Athletics
Akron Zips logo
The University of Akron's athletic teams are known as the "Zips," originally short for "Zippers," overshoes that were nationally popular in the 1920s and 1930s, and the zipper—an invention from Akron (Judson). The university's mascot is "Zippy," a kangaroo.[8] Zippy is one of only two female college mascots in the United States.
Football
Akron's major football rivalry is with Kent State University, whom they play for the Wagon Wheel. They also formerly played Youngstown State University for the Steel Tire until that series was discontinued in 1995. In 2005, the Akron Zips football team won their very first MAC championship giving them a chance to play in the Motor City Bowl, Akron's first Division I-A bowl game appearance where they lost to the University of Memphis. The Zips currently play at the Rubber Bowl but there are plans to open a new, on-campus stadium in time for the start of the 2009 season.[9]
Basketball
In 2005, the men's basketball team, under head coach Keith Dambrot, won its first ever Division I postseason game by defeating Temple University in the NIT. The team was led by first team All-MAC performer Romeo Travis (former teammate of LeBron James in high school) and also won the most games in a season, 23.
Ice Hockey
The Akron Ice Hockey Club was started in the Fall of 2005 by students Joe Frato,Brent Lauer and Matthew Sparker. The main goal of this student organization was to give students at The University of Akron a chance to continue their hockey careers either competitively or recreationally. Students would compete competitively through the club team which competed against other college club teams, while the recreation team would play in an adult league to strengthen their skills.
In the inaugural season of The Akron Ice Hockey Club Team, the team became members of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) Division 3 and played other college club teams such as Carnegie Mellon, Case Western Reserve University, and IUP.
Other sports
In 2005, the women's cross country team and the men's soccer team also won the MAC championship in their respective sports. The 2005 men's soccer team was the first team in UA history to hold a national No. 1 ranking in any sport. Needless to say, attendance at athletic events over the last two years has been up .
Student Life
There are more than 200 student organizations at The University of Akron. Some include:
★ Many Fraternities and Sororities - including the Lone Star Fraternity, officially the oldest local fraternity in the world.
★ Associated Student Government- This organization is the official undergraduate representation.
★ Zips Programming Network - ZPN plans over 100 events each year for the student population, for traditional and non-traditional students. ZPN is responsible for the Battle of the Bands, Homecoming, Game shows, Comedians and more.
★ Greek Life - Akron's 22 fraternities and sororities are members of NIC, NPC, and NPHC. The many diverse chapters focus on academic achievements, leadership skills, career networking, fund-raising events, charity work, social experiences and large associations with many people.
★ Residence Hall Program Board - The board plans events for the 2,400 students who live on campus, and it collaborates with the Zips Programming Network to plan major events like Sibs Weekend.
★ The Buchtelite - The student newspaper of The University of Akron is published twice a week during the semester.
★ WZIP 88.1 FM - The largest student-run college radio station in terms of listenership. Plays top 40 music most of the time, but has special polka, sports, rock and news programs.
★ Tel-Buch - The university's yearbook, produced for over 90 years.
★ College Republicans and College Democrats host a number of political and social events every year.
Fight Song
''Akron Blue and Gold''
We cheer the Akron Blue and Gold.
We cheer as the colors unfold.
We pledge anew, we're all for you,
As the team goes crashing through
Fight! Fight!
We cheer The Akron Warriors bold,
For a fight that's a sight to behold.
So we stand up, and cheer and shout,
for the Akron Blue and Gold.
Ziiip! Zip go the Zippers!
Ziiip! Zip go the Zippers!
Akron U, Gold and Blue,
All for you, and the Zippers too!
Z-I-P-S gooo Zips!
Alma Mater
Close beside Cuyahoga’s waters,
Stream of amber hue.
O’er old Buchtel Summit’s glory
Waves the gold and blue
Hail we Akron!
Sound her praises.
Speed them on the gale
Ever stand our Alma Mater,
Akron hail, all hail!
Fires
The university has seen two notable fires. The original unversity building, known as "Old Buchtel," burned down in 1897, and was a total loss. A new central campus was constructed; the only building that remains from it is the current Buchtel Hall—which itself was gutted by fire in 1971. It was saved, but to this day has some blackening on the exterior.
Akron U
The University of Akron is commonly incorrectly referred to as "Akron University" (or "Akron U") not only nationally, but by locals as well. The name is also commonly misspoken by not including "The" in the title. The school's official name is "The University of Akron," not simply, "University of Akron." The incorrect reference dates back to the 1960s when it was known as Akron University.
Famous alumni
★ Dan Auerbach, The Black Keys (dropped out)
★ Mark Baldwin, Baldwin Motorsports (dropped out)
★ Chase Blackburn, NFL New York Giants Linebacker
★ Ray C. Bliss, former chair of the Republican National Committee
★ Michael Buckley, NY Times Bestselling author of The Sisters Grimm series - transferred to Ohio University
★ Patrick Carney, The Black Keys (dropped out).
★ Deborah L. Cook, Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit; former Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio
★ Charlie Frye, NFL Cleveland Browns Quarterback
★ Victor Green, NFL New York Jets Defensive back
★ John Heisman, famed American football player and college football coach, and the Heisman Trophy's namesake
★ Dominique Moceanu, American gymnast that competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics
★ Mark Scatterday, Conductor
★ Dwight Smith, NFL Minnesota Vikings Strong Safety
★ Jason Taylor, NFL Miami Dolphins Defensive End
★ George Wallace, Comedian
★ Jim Tressell, Ohio State Football coach (graduate degree)
External links
★ Official University of Akron site
★ Buchtel College at Ohio History Central
★ Official Akron Zips site
★ University of Akron Wayne College
★ UofAZips.com
★ AK-OLDIES Alumni spirit group
★ ZipsNation Fan Site - Akron Zips Athletics
★ Akron Ice Hockey Club Official Site
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