On 10.10.20, thousands of UA Alumni and friends around the world joined in virtual celebration to commemorate The University of Akron's 150th Anniversary. Take a look at some of the evening's entertainment, video messages, and reactions on social media.
We want to thank our elected officials, who sent videos, notes of congratulations, and official recognition of our Sesquicentennial. This recognition included the reading of our 150th Anniversary into the Congressional record in both the U.S. House and Senate, and the receiving of a commendation from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. We appreciate your support and well-wishes!
So many alumni and friends shared their excitement and celebration on social media with #UA150. Here are some of our favorites.
Happy 150th University of Akron!!!! #UA150 pic.twitter.com/IyitysCCSe
— Tanya Kiefer (@kiefersgirls13) October 11, 2020
No dogs were hurt in the making of this Boomerang. 😂🐶 Happy 150th @uakron! #UA150 pic.twitter.com/aHYC0sFuQl
— Travis Tucker (@TravisTTucker) October 11, 2020
Celebrating UA’s 150th with Council of Deans colleagues! #UA150 pic.twitter.com/nUUwdy4nVN
— Karla Mugler (@KarlaMugler) October 11, 2020
Cheers to everyone celebrating @uakron’s Sesquicentennial tonight. 🦘🎉#UA150 https://t.co/P7pfGwFixf
— Summit County Executive Shapiro (@SummitExecutive) October 11, 2020
Happy 150th Anniversary @uakron! Proud to be a part of the @uakronalumni. Lots of great memories and stories to tell future generations. #UA150 #ForeverAZip pic.twitter.com/AJSipfDvCN
— Leslie Bell, M.A. (@LeslieBell80) October 10, 2020