The University of Akron Zips100 challenge list

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Pick an activity off the list and complete
  2. Take pictures of you completing the activity or at the location of the destination
  3. Post your pictures on Facebook or Instagram
  4. Tag @uakron and use the hashtag #Zips100 (For 24-hour stories, direct message your pictures)

Each tag equals one entry for the bi-monthly drawing. Good luck!

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#Zips100 Things to do

The University of Akron Zips Invade 100 list
2. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of SpringFest
  1. Take a selfie with Zippy, the University’s mascot
  2. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of SpringFest
  3. Leave your mark at UA by painting the iconic rock
  4. Visit the El Mac/AISEBORN mural in Lock 4
  5. Attend a RubberDucks game
  6. Shop handmade and local at Northside Marketplace
  7. Find serenity while studying in Coleman Common
  8. Enjoy some leisure time in the Union’s Roo Lounge
  9. Get a slice late-night at DaVinci’s, Luigi’s, or DP Dough
  10. Visit the Akron Zoo
The University of Akron Zips Invade 100 list
5. Attend a RubberDucks game
  1. Snap a selfie in front of the rock candy sculpture
  2. Cheer on the Zips at a UA vs Kent State Wagon Wheel event
  3. Visit the Emily Davis Gallery in Folk Hall
  4. Visit the Akron Art Museum (free admission with your Zip Card)
  5. Check out a downtown festival: Heart of the City Festival, Akron Latin Festival, Picklefest
  6. Ride a Spin scooter
  7. Meet and greet K9 Dunkan, the UA Police Department’s beloved canine companion
  8. Create art in Splatter Alley at Street Craftery
  9. Pose for a selfie with the John R. Buchtel statue
  10. Find your new favorite vintage clothing piece at Modern Traditions
The University of Akron Zips Invade 100 list
17. Meet and greet K9 Dunkan, the UA Police Department’s beloved canine companion
  1. Tune into WZIP 88.1, the campus radio station
  2. Master the art of throwing the Z (left over right) or kanga hand gesture
  3. Attend a Zips Invade event
  4. Practice survival and teamwork at The Great Escape
  5. Stop by the Peanut Shoppe and pick up study snacks (15% off with your Zip Card!)
  6. Tour the historic Hower House
  7. Take a selfie at the UA Coin in Honors Circle, a symbol of academic achievement
  8. Take a chance walking through the split rock
  9. Recharge with a refreshing smoothie from Freshëns
  10. Catch an amazing theatre performance by the Millennial Theatre Project or Ohio Shakespeare Festival
  11. Get a new ‘do at a downtown barber shop or salon
  12. Lace up those rollerblades and cruise the Plaza at a Downtown Akron Partnership
    Skate Night
  13. Order Zippy’s Chicken Wrap (or any other delightful lunch & beverage creations) from Chameleon Café
  14. Participate in a multicultural event on campus
  15. Enhance your University experience by joining a student organization
  16. Conquer the rock wall at the Rec Center
  17. Go ice skating at Lock 3
  18. Visit the NIHF STEM Plaza to see the Roots of Rubber art installation
  19. Get a cup of coffee from Akron Coffee Roasters
  20. Navigate your career path by attending a Career Services event
The University of Akron Zips Invade 100 list
25. Stop by the Peanut Shoppe and pick up study snacks (15% off with your Zip Card!)
  1. Find tranquility at the re:center in the Student Union
  2. Make a positive impact by donating to the Campus Cupboard
  3. Find a new outfit, accessory or home décor item at Northside Cellar
  4. Check out a book you’ve never read from the Akron-Summit County Public Library, or make your own button or magnet at the library’s first floor TechZone
  5. Celebrate school spirit at a Homecoming event
  6. Explore UA Archives in Polsky
  7. See a show at the Akron Civic Theatre
  8. Get a scoop from Chill Ice Cream
  9. Eat on the patio at the Lockview, El Patron, High St. Hop House or other
    downtown venues
  10. Check out some top-quality jazz at Blu Jazz+
The University of Akron Zips Invade 100 list
28. Take a chance walking through the split rock
The University of Akron Zips Invade 100 list
45. Celebrate school spirit at a Homecoming event
  1. Discover the wonders of nature at The University of Akron Field Station (4240 Ira Rd, Akron, OH 44333)
  2. Attend an on-campus live performance
  3. Enjoy the quiet atmosphere of Bierce Library
  4. Discover the beauty at UA’s Community Garden
  5. Participate, volunteer or cheer on at any of the Akron Marathon Race Series
  6. See a show at Musica
  7. Attend an event at E.J. Thomas Hall
  8. Sit in the AK-Rowdies section at any sporting event
  9. Meet your new favorite place to see movies: The Nightlight
  10. Try bubble tea at Boiling House, Evelyn’s or Liquid Lab & Studio
The University of Akron Zips Invade 100 list
47. See a show at the Akron Civic Theatre
  1. Engage in an event organized by ZAB
  2. Recharge in one of the campus nap pods
  3. Get a houseplant to love from Lepley & Co.
  4. Check out amazing local art at the Akron ArtWalk at Summit Artspace
  5. Visit more intimate galleries at Akron Soul Train or Forever Changes Gallery
  6. Take Curated Storefront’s self-guided tour of downtown Akron art installations
  7. Grab a copy of The Buchtelite student newspaper
  8. Set up a Handshake account for job opportunities
  9. Donate and shop at the Pop-up Roo Store hosted by ZipAssist
  10. Attend a Robs-Giving at Robertson Dining Hall
The University of Akron Zips Invade 100 list
58. Sit in the AK-Rowdies section at any sporting event
  1. Visit the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology
  2. The legends are true: see the impossible at Clayton Bailey’s World of Wonders in the Polsky Building
  3. Check out a guide to downtown Akron https://bit.ly/DowntownAkronGuides
  4. Order a “Josh’s I Made the Dean’s List!” or any of the humorously named sandwiches at Diamond Deli
  5. Try a pie and lemonade from Totally Baked Pizza
  6. Explore unique and handcrafted items at the Made@Myers Holiday Shop
  7. Attend a Welcome Week event
  8. Play any of over 750 board games at the medieval-themed Green Dragon Inn Board Game Bar and Café
  9. Explore global dishes at Cilantro Thai & Sushi, Evelyn’s Coffee & Banh Mi, Heera Indian Cuisine or Boiling House
  10. Join an intramural sports team at the Rec Center
  11. Enter the Multiverse at Rubber City Comics
  12. Visit the Makers Studio in Bierce Library
  13. Fill a bag for $5 at the Friends of Main Library Book Sale
  14. Take a free fitness class at the Rec Center
  15. Get food delivered with Starship services on-campus
  16. Attend a summer concert at Lock 3
  17. See the 472 cherry blossom trees when they’re in full bloom along the Towpath
    through downtown
  18. Gain real-world experience through internships or research projects
  19. Relieve stress and find comfort with therapy dogs that visit campus
  20. Enjoy a fresh, warm pastry from Sweet Mary’s Bakery
The University of Akron Zips Invade 100 list
70. Attend a Robs-Giving at Robertson Dining Hall
  1. Go swimming at the Rec
  2. Show your school spirit with UA gear from the campus bookstore
  3. Download the Z-Alert app to stay informed about campus closures and
    essential updates
  4. Find a peaceful retreat in the campus remembrance garden for moments of reflection
  5. Have the best grilled cheese sandwich of your life from the Lockview
  6. Take the bus: Ride METRO free with your Zip Card
  7. Check out the original portraits that survived the 1899 Buchtel Fire in the Student Union
  8. Try a tasty dessert from Essential Dipped Delights
  9. Visit the free Nutrition Center for a nutrition assessment and personalized
    nutrition plan
  10. Take a stroll through the Akron History Center
The University of Akron Zips Invade 100 list
74. Order a “Josh’s I Made the Dean’s List!” or any of the humorously named sandwiches at Diamond Deli