University of Akron - Tel Buch Yearbook (Akron, OH)

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Umvg R RSI Prgscm Banu f cam riisrra. 1 Less FILLING Q The Comic Series highlighted different comedians. l ur Comic Relief Audience participation added to the comic relief of the shows. University Program Board QUPBJ Special Productions sponsors some comic relief with the H8338 Comedy Se- ries. The Series was success- ful and by the last show had standing room only for the on- lookers. The five shows includ- ed such acts as: Commedian - Brian Todd on October 14, 1985 Comedianllvtagician - Jeff ? 4' Q9 'ab Brett Faidley U.P.B. sponsored five shows that were free and a huge success. Justice on November 25 Comedian - AI Katz on Dec 10 Comedian - Alex Cole on February 25 Comedian - Andy Andrews on April 22 Look forward to a comic re- lief series next year. Campus Life - Comic Series

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Music Rocks U. CNA During the fall semester, the University Program Board QUPBJ in conjunction with the Miller Music Series sponsored five shows in the Hilltop of the Student Center. The type of music varied from progressive to rhythm-and-blues to rock- and-roll. Each show seemed to draw a different crowd ful- filling a variety ot musical tastes. Kicking off the series on Oc- tober 23rd, 1985 were two lo- cal progressive bands The Dif- ficult and opening act the Reactions. On Nov. 6th we had Heavy Metal Happen- ing with Emperor and Red Alert, two local bands. On Nov. 13th lsland Records re- cording artist Nick Tremules with his rhythm-and-blues, funk soundg the opening act was Snapp. The B. E Taylor group appeared Nov. 20 with Red Label Recording Artists, the innocent. On Dec. tt the series ended with a Miller Mu- sic Band all the way from De- troit, Caruso's, and their open- ing act was Looker. Spring semester brought a few changes. First of all the concert series was changed to the UPB Concert Series. This series featured on Feb. 5th Red Label Recording Artists the innocent with local band Zaza opening. On March 18th, Fayreweather took to the Hill- top with Quest as a opener. Kathleen McGirty University Program Board Brett Faidley PLNED VHS M M? g ift i I I U Brett Faidley Brett Faidley Th? Mlllef Music S9f.l9S had 8 larger One of the members ofthe B. E. Tay- B. E. Taylor sings hit song Vitamin l. variety of music which appealed to lor Band strums at his guitar. in the Hilltop many more of the different student tastes. 28 Campus Life-Music Series

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Looking Back Into National Black History Month, celebrated each year at The University of Akron, paid tribute to Mary McLeod Bethune, the late civil rights leader who also was a consul- tant to the founding confer- ence ofthe United Nations. As in previous years, Black Histo- ry Month was sponsored by the Black Cultural Center and Black United Students. The Birth of Black History Month dates back to 1926 when Carter G. Woodon envi- soned a better life for his peo- ple. He stressed the necessity of self-help among the great majority of Negroes, who were educationally and financially deprived and the need for Mid- dle-Class Negroes to involve themselves in the struggle for their less fortunate brothers. ln order to raise the con- sciousness and awareness of Time society concerning lack cul- ture, Woodson started Negro History Week, which is today known as Black History Month, celebrated in Febru- ary. National Black History Month has been celebrated at The University of Akron since 1972. Each year keynote speak- ers, forums, films, and festivals are featured. Past speakers have included Cicely Tyson, Alex Haley, and Dick Gregory. This year's opening ceremo- ny on February 3rd featured University of Akon Trustee Ja- net Purnell who spoke on Homework: The Lesson of Black History. Another key- note speaker was Ackson Kanduza, a visiting scholar from Zambia who spoke on the current problems facing South Africa. The highlight of the month occured on Febru- Journalist Tony Brown was the featured speaker at this years Black History festivities paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King. Blacl United Student leader, Marcia Perdue, addresses the student body in the Summit Boom, GSC. 30 Campus Life - Black History Month