New Student Orientation

Convocation

Convocation 2012

New Student Convocation is the first academic event of each year and serves as the official welcome event at The University of Akron for new students.

2012 speakers included

  • President Dr. Luis M. Proenza
  • Provost Dr. W. Michael "Mike" Sherman
  • Vice President for Strategic Engagement, Mr. Jim Tressel
  • Outstanding Teacher/Mentor of First-Year Students Award Recipient, Dr. Sheldon Wrice
  • Undergraduate Student Government President, Miss Mary Beth Clemons

New Student Orientation

The University of Akron
Office of New Student Orientation
Simmons Hall 209
Akron, OH 44325-4716
Phone: 330.972.2622
Fax: 330.972.5278
Email: orientation@uakron.edu

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Akron, OH 44325
Phone: 330-972-7111
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