Happy first day of the semester! As we get back to classes, please remember that face masks are currently required inside all campus buildings. 😷

Welcome back Zips, we hope you are as ready to jump into this new semester as we are, to help celebrate the new year and semester, UA USG will be hosting a dozen events over the next month and a half to celebrate New Year New Roo. Keep an eye out for more event info! #GoZips

We're halfway through the week! Stop in with any questions - by appointment only.

This Friday, The University of Akron will be hosting Executive Director of Love Akron Kemp A. Boyd as he presents "Be the Change Akron Needs", his vision for unifying the city. Boyd's mission is to inspire and unite others to see the greater Akron area thrive. More info below ⬇️

Join us for a reflection on Martin Luther King Jr.’s visions and dreams on Tuesday, January 18th in the international lounge. Students can stop by the board throughout the day and share their visions, goals, and aspirations for 2022.

Don’t forget to apply for this years LIFE Awards! Award descriptions can be found in the link in their bio. Some awards need letters of recommendation so don’t wait to ask 😁 Applications are due on 2/27 @ 11:59pm

“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed — we hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. UA will be closed today in observance and honor of Martin Luther King Day.

Zips! University of Akron Student Life presents Dear World: an award winning storytelling project that unites people through portraits. 📸 This is happening TODAY in the Student Union Piano Lounge from 10AM-1PM and 2-4PM. Stop by and get your portrait taken! 💙💛

Reminder: Free self-administered COVID-19 tests are available for pickup at three locations across campus: - Jean H. Taber Student Union - Bierce Library - Student Rec. and Wellness Center Stay Safe, Zips! 💙🦘 For more information: ow.ly/o2QM50HIGBJ

Today is the first day of Black History Month! Check out all of the events scheduled for the month! For more information on Black History Month and it’s events, check out the link in our bio. (Pt.1)

It’s a party, it’s a party, it’s a party! 🎉😎 #SpringFest2022 was a success! Huge shoutout to University of Akron Student Life for organizing the event. #1Akron 🦘 #FindAWay

HAPPY WELCOME WEEK!!!! There's so many activities planned these next few weeks for our Zips! Be sure to check some of them out! 🦘💙

❗NEW ROOS❗ Join Downtown Akron Partnership skating on August 20th in Cascade Plaza! 👇👀

For more information, check out the link in our bio!

Join us for Pride of Akron on 8/24! There will be a signup for this years Zips of Pride poster, community resources, and giveaways!

Light up the Common with us! Enjoy music, food, giveaways, & more with the Department of Student Life and the FSL community.

Test your luck at trivia for a chance to win a Barnes and Noble gift card! What a great prize to help pay for textbooks this semester📚🤓

Check out the movies on campus during Weeks of Welcome 🍿🎬