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

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Chi Omega sorority sisters Lori Scheu, Cindy Zirnicki, and Debbie Knatt greet the rushes with song outside their house during rush week. Holly Shanafelt along with Zippy share the same feeling about the Zips basketball squad. R eflee ting Through The Years The printing of the 1987-88 Tel-Buch marks the 75th volume of its publication. While the volumes are not sequential due to lack of printing during the World Wars, the Tel-Buch still remains the major source of historical value for the University. Throughout this time frame students, faculty, and administrators, have seen the growth, and development of the University through the pages of the Tel-Buch. This 75th volume is no exception. The 1987-88 school year will certainly be noted in future volumes as a historical year due to several important additions on the campus. A University dream was finally fulfilled in November as the University acquired the Polsky department store building, thus “spanning the tracks” stretching the University into downtown Akron. Another major development also occurred in November as Buchtel Avenue was closed, traffic re-routed, and plans made to turn the once-busy street into a mall-like area, creating a real campus look for the urban University. Other projects include the grand opening of Ocasek Natatorium, the renovation of Memorial Hall, the addition to the School of Law, the approval of a new Polymer Science building, and the unveiling of nameplates designating the University’s new boundaries. The University of Akron is without a doubt growing; however, development and advancement have traditionally been major goals of the administration. Striving to achieve the best environment, tools, and knowledge is exactly what the University is all about. Members of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority gather at their house to greet rushees during rush week. The main walkway that stretches from Memorial Hall to Auburn Science Center may soon become a thing of the past when Buchtel Mall opens. a blend of tradition and trend Michael Parks

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Dennis McDaniels Raising Our Standards The University is following the trends of other schools by moving into the big leagues. The push is on for a nationally acclaimed sports program as the University achieved Division I status earlier this year. The University is attracting national attention with games covered on cable television station ESPN, by threatening top ranked teams like the Pitt Panthers, and with the winning tradition for the soccer team. Achieving Division I status is a positive point for Akron by shedding new light on the campus. The advancement is sure to attract more students, fans, and publicity. Besides the push for our sports program, the University’s academic departments are also striving for higher status. The University already has a first-class polymer science program, but the move is on for bigger and better education. Effective in July ’88 the University will establish the world’s first college devoted to polymer science and research. The University has also engaged in an exchange program with British law professors from The Polytechic in Wolverhampton, England bringing a unique educational experience to Akron students. A group of Chinese executives has even traveled to the University to tour the information management lab used to teach office administration. The executives, from Hebei province, came to compare the technology of ours to theirs. Akron has also purchased a great deal of equipment and educational tools to improve the quality of education so the student can gain real “hands-on” experience. Overall, the goals of Akron are on the move to higher standards of learning. a blend of tradition and trend Kevin King and Kelly Battles were named Mr. and Ms. Black United Students at the BUS Ball held in Gardner Student Center. Right guard, Shawn Fagan helps to raise the Zip’s motivation before going out onto the field.