Akron Update - February 2, 2004

The Online Newsletter for Faculty, Staff and Retirees of The University of Akron - February 2, 2004

	The newest distributed-learning classroom on campus is part of the “academic infrastructure” designed to promote broader learning among students. Read More >>		J.D. Brookhart, recently named as the 25th head football coach in University history, is now in the midst of recruiting his first class of freshmen players. Read More >>

	UA students now have rare access to an archaeology gold mine, thanks to the many years James Akins spent collecting and caring for everyday bits of history. Read More >>		During a recent celebration of the new Honors Complex and the growth of the University Honors Program, these UA students were among those who saw models of the finished facility and samples of the materials and colors for the interior. The facility, due to open for fall semester, will have 120,000 square feet of enclosed space for 185 residence hall rooms, student lounges, classrooms and computer labs.