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

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I think the natatorium is a perfect addition because of the need for a large facility for teaching and serving the students’ recreational needs. -Don Bowles, University Administrator Dean Hunt presides over the ground breaking ceremony for the renovation of the School of Law. Senior, Chip Seifert, and sophomore Thom Krutkiewicz compete in the intramural racquetball tournament. 14 Student Life

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Strutting their stuff, the Pelicans, Danny Vec (bass guitarist), Jeff Harmon (drums), and Bob Baracz (lead vocals), helped residents of Gallucci Hall get their Halloween weekend rolling with an outdoor classical rock concert. Members of Power Drive, Clyde Hensley (lead guitar), Darren Whitford (bass), Scott Gorczynski (drums), and Dave Zuder (rhythum guitar keyboards) are just one of the Akron bands trying to make it big. y§P r ,i m •- i y m k ft 7-lr . The Circuit Student bands gain local and national attention Appearing with Joan Jett and Michael J. Fox in 1987 summer rock-n-roll movie “The Light of Day,” four University of Akron students felt it would provide the opportunity to promote their band. They were right! Harry Sivec, Bob Baracz, Denny Vec, and Jeff Harmon make up the classic rock new wave band, the Pelicans. “Doing the movie was a lot of fun, even though we didn’t have a major role,” claims Harry Sivec, lead guitarist and a sophomore psychology major, “There was an ad in the paper wanting a local Cleveland based band to do a few scenes in the movie, so Bob sent a demo tape and a group photo, we auditioned, and got the part.” Playing around their hometown of North Ridgeville, the band has the affection of a devoted group of fans. Production of an eight song studio and taking fifth place in a national college band contest, has led to increased air play of the Pelican’s originals on local Akron radio. The classical rock and new wave music style of the Pelicans seems to be a popular combination, but what about some other style of Music? Heavy Metal fans will be pleased to know that not every band has turned Top 40 or New Wave. There are still a few die hard metal heads around. One group of students, known as Power Drive, is making an impression as one of this areas hottest new bands. Members of the band Clyde Hensley, Darren Whitford, Scott Gorczynski, and Dave Zuder can be seen playing at local bars and the Annual Katherine Place bash. Not all bands are of the rock-n- roll persuasion, so for those of you who enjoy a little more mellow music Schwanies has the answer. Every Tuesday night, the pub hosts a jazz jamming session. Students, usually music majors, are given the opportunity to display their talents and practice their craft in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. “This is practically the only local place where jazz musicians, particularly students can come to and play impromptu sessions as we do,” states Jeff Bremer, a bass player and part- time instructor at the University. Other students, like Chris Hanning, are part of the house rhythm section and play on a more permanent basis. Chris is a graduate student finishing his M.A. in education and percussion. UA Bands 13

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Olympic-style diving boards and platforms are just one feature of the new Ocasek Natatorium. This is an Artist’s rendering of the building to house the College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering. Construction is scheduled to begin in late 1988. M aking room Everyone needs room to grow and so does The University of Akron. New additions being added to the University include a natatorium, a skyscraping polymer science building, and an expansion of the McDowell Law Center. The Ocasak Natatorium, named after retired state senator Oliver Ocasak, was opened January 19. Located next to Spicer Hall on Carroll Street, the new building includes a 50-meter pool, nine racquetball courts, two weight rooms, locker rooms, offices, and one classroom. “We’ve always needed a facility that was larger than the pool in Memorial Hall,” said Donald Bowles, Vice President of Planning. The new pool can be divided into three sections by two moveable bulkheads. to “This allows for three classes to go on at once,” Bowles said. The racquetball courts and pool are free and open to students at specific times. A second addition being added to our campus is a polymer science skyscraper. The construction for the project is stated to begin in late 1989 or 1990. “It’s going to be a world class center,” said Frank Kel ly, director of the Institute of Polymer Science. The skyscraper will be 12 stories high with reflecting glass. “The building’s design will have both the symbolism of its own importance, as well as a 21st century look,” said Kelly. The building will house large laboratories for more advanced research and testing of polymer products. “The entire project should take 18 months to complete from the grow original starting date,” Kelly said. Another area that’s growing is the McDowell Law Center. The center has lacked adequate space for law students for years. The American Bar Association expressed its concern in a letter in July 1987 about the lack of space. Three phases of construction and renovation of the center, to correct the problem, have begun. The first phase will add space to the law library and student study areas. The second phase will he a connection of the law center to West Hall. West Hall will be renovated and assigned to the School of Law. The last phase will be the transfer of the Department of Communicative Disorders to the Polsky’s building in July 1990. - Jennifer King Making Room To Crow 15