AKRON E-MAGAZINE
June 2019
Fisher Sales Institute celebrates 25 years of excellence

The Institute immerses students in a culture of sales and negotiation strategies, using role-play and other studio simulation strategies. With facilities used by companies throughout the region, the institute arduously prepares students’ career-ready skills as they prepare for professional marketing endeavors.
The May 17 event drew friends and colleagues of the Fishers from throughout the Northeast Ohio region, and highlighted the Institute’s impact during the past 25 years.
Several faculty and community leaders shared their personal observations on the Institute’s role in strengthening sales and marketing education.
Among the presenters were CBA Marketing Department chairperson Dr. Deborah Owens, David Payne (’85, ’86), director of the Fisher Institute, Dr. Jon Hawes, founding director of the Institute, Matthew Kaulig (’96) executive chairman and founder, Leaf Home Solutions and executive chairman, The Kaulig Companies, and Craig Dilworth, student president, Fisher Sales Society.
Women’s Committee gift supports CyberSecurity

The R.C. Musson and Katharine M. Musson Charitable Foundation ICS Testbed development program will aid Ohio manufacturing, Ohio’s largest economic industry, to fill high-demand jobs and secure the state’s public and private infrastructures.
Industrial control systems use networking technologies to enhance productivity and reduce costs. In 2017, the average organizational cost to a U.S. business after a data breach was approximately $7.3 million, according to The Ponemon Institute.
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92% placement rate for 2018 graduates

That’s well above the 2017 national overall placement rate of 81%, according to the latest data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
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Alumnae honored with Elizabeth Buchtel Award

Gillette, (’86) and Rohrer (’83), were feted for their longstanding commitment to the University’s mission of support to students.
Gillette, (’86), is a decorated studio artist who creates pastel paintings, is a former member of the College of Fine & Applied Arts Advancement Council. She is a strong supporter of the John C. and Barbara Gillette Study of the Arts Abroad and Academic Scholarship Fund. Rohrer has been a member of the College of Business Administration Advancement Council and Finance Advisory Board. Along with her husband, John, she has been a dynamic leader in the establishment of the CBA’s Professional Development Center.
UA students Kellie Lockemer and Colin Wilson received the 2019 Elizabeth Buchtel Student Awards, which recognizes students displaying selfless concern for others by sharing their time and resources with the community. Kellie is a fifth-year senior in the Williams Honor College, pursuing a double major in social work and philosophy. Colin, also a Williams Honor College senior, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering.
Board of Trustees adopts Goal Statement to guide work in coming years

Essential components include stable and committed leadership on all levels; attracting, retaining, and graduating students into productive careers; increasing the perception of UA as a university of distinction and choice; focusing research in areas of strength and opportunity; working closely with leaders in business, community and government to strengthen our local economy; and significantly increase donations, including gifts for student scholarships and endowed chairs.
After national title, Esports prepares summer campers

The University’s varsity Rocket League gamers won a championship for Akron after competing in April in the NCAA Final Four Fan Fest at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minnesota. Rocket League is a vehicular action soccer game. Three players control rocket-powered cars to hit a ball into an opponent’s goal to score points, much like traditional soccer.
The July summer camp is for gamers of varying experience levels and is designed to give them exposure to the collegiate esports experience. Members of UA’s esports varsity teams will analyze campers’ gaming and offer individual coaching, as well as lead team-building experiences.
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UA Centenarian Alumnae, Zippy benefactor celebrates birthday milestone

Mrs. Berry established The James R. and Phyllis C. Berry “Zippy” Endowed Scholarship in 2018. The scholarship supports students portraying Zippy, the University’s beloved mascot. A devoted UA alumna since her 1939 graduation with a bachelor’s of science degree in English, Mrs. Berry taught in the Mantua school system. She joined the UA Women’s Committee in 1964 and has served a number of other charitable organizations as well, including Akron Children’s Hospital.
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Berry!
All roads lead home…. UA Homecoming Weekend Oct. 11-13
Saturday, Oct. 12 kicks off with the UA Homecoming 5K at 8 a.m. Race options include the UA 5K and 1 Mile Homecoming Run/Walk. Race Day gives way to football as the Zips take on arch rival Kent State at 3:30 p.m. at InfoCision Stadium.
UA graduation celebrates goals achieved, new challenges to conquer

Families, friends and well-wishers gathered as 2,662 graduates from 34 states and 31 countries saw years of hard work, emotion and likely a few tears, culminate in a collegiate degree. Each ceremony featured a student speaker broadly summarizing the thoughts of classmates as they prepared to leave UA and accept leadership in other arenas.
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