Akron Update - December 12, 2003

The Online Newsletter for Faculty, Staff and Retirees of The University of Akron - December 12, 2003

- University of Akron Calendar

December 13, 2003

EVENT - Fall 2003 Commencement Ceremonies
Colleges for the 10 a.m. ceremony are business administration, education, engineering and Wayne College. Colleges for the 2 p.m. ceremony are arts and sciences, polymer science and engineering, fine and applied arts, nursing, and community and technical. Ceremonies will be held in E.J. Thomas Hall Performing Arts Hall. Gradfest, a celebration hosted by the Alumni Association for graduates, family and friends, will be held between the two ceremonies.

December 14, 2003

PERFORMANCE - “Winter Fantasy,”
Akron Symphony Orchestra, E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 3 p.m., $7 and $11.

ATHLETICS - ZIPS LIVE,
The Spaghetti Warehouse, 510 S. Main St., Akron, 7:05 p.m. This weekly coach’s show, broadcast live each Tuesday on Fox Sports 1350-AM, features game recaps and discussion on upcoming events. The first 50 students receive free appetizers. During the hour-long broadcast, everyone receives free soft drinks.

December 17, 2003

ATHLETICS - Men’s Basketball
Zips vs. Duquesne, Rhodes Arena,
7 p.m., $7.

December 18, 2003

PERFORMANCE - “Holiday Pops and All That Jazz,”
Akron Symphony Orchestra, E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 7:30 p.m., $14 and $35.

December 20, 2003

PERFORMANCES - TubaChristmas,
Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., noon and 2:30 p.m., free.

December 21, 2003

ATHLETICS - Women’s Basketball
Zips vs. Youngstown State, Rhodes Arena,
2 p.m., $4.

HOLIDAY - Christmas holidays begin today.
University closed Dec. 24-26.

December 30, 2003

ATHLETICS - Men’s Basketball
Zips vs. Wright State, Rhodes Arena, 7 p.m., $7.

January 1, 2004

HOLIDAY - New Year’s Day,
University closed. Also Jan. 2.

January 2, 2004

ATHLETICS - Women’s Basketball
Zips vs. Robert Morris, Rhodes Arena, 7 p.m., $4.

January 3, 2004

ATHLETICS - Men’s Basketball
Zips vs. Western Michigan, Rhodes Arena,
7 p.m., $7.

January 4, 2004

ATHLETICS - Women’s Basketball
Zips vs. Winthrop, Rhodes Arena,
2 p.m., $4.

PERFORMANCE - Gabrielli Trio,
Guzzetta Recital Hall, 3 p.m., $8 for faculty and staff. Part of the Kulas Concert Series.

January 7, 2004

ATHLETICS - Men’s Basketball
Zips vs. Northern Illinois, Rhodes Arena, 7 p.m., $7.

January 10, 2004

ATHLETICS - Rifle
Zips vs. Ohio State, Schrank Hall South, 8 a.m.

ATHLETICS - Women’s Basketball
Zips vs. Miami, Rhodes Arena,
7 p.m., $4.

January 14, 2004

ATHLETICS - Men’s Basketball
Zips vs. Bowling Green, Rhodes Arena, 7 p.m., $7.

January 17, 2004

ATHLETICS - Guest Artist Recital
Leonard Garrison, flute, Guzzetta Recital Hall,
8 p.m.

January 19, 2004

HOLIDAY - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
University closed.

January 20, 2004

ATHLETICS - Men’s Basketball
Zips vs. Ohio, Rhodes Arena, 7 p.m., $7.

PERFORMANCES - “42nd Street,”
E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 7:30 p.m. Also Jan. 21 and 22, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 23, 8 p.m.;
Jan. 24, 2 and 8 p.m.; and Jan. 25, 2 and
7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $30-$60.

January 21, 2004

ATHLETICS - Women’s Basketball
Zips vs. Ohio, Rhodes Arena, 7 p.m., $4.

January 23, 2004

PERFORMANCE - Alumni, Faculty and Friends Dance Concert,
Daum Theatre in Kolbe Hall, 8 p.m., $5. Tickets available at the door, beginning at 7 p.m.

January 24, 2004

ATHLETICS - Men’s Basketball
Zips vs. Central Michigan, Rhodes Arena, noon, $7.

ATHLETICS - Women’s Swimming
Zips vs. Buffalo, Ocasek Natatorium, 1 p.m.

ATHLETICS - Women’s Basketball
Zips vs. Western Michigan, Rhodes Arena,
3 p.m., $4.

January 28, 2004

MEETING - Board of Trustees,
Bulger Residence Hall, 16th floor,
10 a.m.

January 31, 2004

ATHLETICS - Rifle
Zips vs. Duquesne/Penn State, Schrank Hall South, 8 a.m.