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

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An -Akron ’studeilt, takes sO’ni time- ■ out to-.eateh up on some extra , studying outsider.Gardner ' Studept ; • ■ i ;• ;,: • ' ' Center: : . These. Akron studetits find ; some free, time to practice - their v juggling, outside Carroll Hall: .8 Student Life:Pivider : ' ' V ; ' ■ ’ ' ' r '

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Fans flocked to the Rubber Bowl for the 34th Annual Acme-Zip game. This year the Zips faced the Golden Flashes of Kent, but lost the contest. Gaining national attention involves not only the administration, but the students also play a large part in the process. Through student organizations, greeks, and faculty cooperation, the struggle to improve campus enthusiasm is growing into an increasing pride in the University. Over 190 student organizations are available to students in professional, departmental, honorary, and social sectors. The Activities Fair, sponsored by the Office of Student Development in September, exposed students to the different organizations and encouraged them to become involved. A student can participate in student body politics with Associated Student Government, play tuba in the 200- piece Marching Band, coordinate events in the University Program Board, or go down the slopes with the Ski-Club. The possibilities are endless. Students are also banding together to bring pride back to the University. The S.P.O.R.T.S. committee sponsored numerous events at the Rubber Bowl, JAR and Lee Jackson field to attract the students to the games to cheer on their favorite Zips. Blood drive competitions were held between Akron and neighboring Kent State LTniversity. The students also banded together in a cohesive group to work on some important issues. The housing issue surfaced this year as students, along with the University, got together to try to tackle the difficulties of poor housing. A student commission was established and housing fairs were held for the students and by the students. The student body participated in the election of officers so they could receive representation on the campus. Students are offered a variety of events to keep them from the hustle and bustle of classes. •I i a blend of traditions and trend Dennis McDaniels

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I College is a time for growth and development. A time to learn and explore new things and better prepare oneself to compete in our society. Although academics is a major part of this process, student life is a vital aspect that cannot be ignored. The Akron campus offers students a wide variety of activities to supplement their study time. Gardner Student Center Concerts were also held in JAR Arena for the first time this past year with shows by Stevie Ray Vaughn, George Thorogood and the Deleware Destroyers. The university also offers students events of an intellectual nature. The Hood Meyerson lectureship a hull of activity, ... ■ • throughbut: th e ' year. ■.■.■ •; ■ ' ■ Students can -enjoy a ' ■. : ' recently i l e.leas(‘d movie in .play d- ghme Of ; pool .With.. ; ■ ' . ' ' friends ' ih the Gameroo.m. ; ' y y The ' studept cen ' tef .also . : ■ hosts numerous special ,■ • events, such:n ' s the l- PFi . : ' ’ sponsored dsiS Comedy ' . j ' Series, as Well as, ' ' .concerts p in the Hilltop by groups ' . such as the Dead Milkmen of Free In ter pri ,sehr ought.- j •• •:. :v .former chief .0.$. • ' A , .- representati ve to the- i -. United Nations, Jeatie , y - Kirkpatrick,: to ; • • .• , Camphs in ' Idtey.y - y Tr .G O--.- h ' . ' October. Arthtu • ' Sc ' h l esi nge r an d,. Arth ur Gold berg Focusing Were ' also among , this years . . ' prestigious speakers , ' The choices are : •endless, hut ' ' .yy- ; : yyy , yy ■ y ' ’. ' -y ' • regardless of the . ■ . . . , . - r . activity, student life ' ■ ' . ■ v is ' where students create : the ' . (y-• . • . • . ■ fond me r ndriey that vyill be ' . cherished for the fost pf- C ' y y ' . their lives. . Student ' liife Divider 9