Community Impact
IN A FLASH: Ice Arena Renovations Continue
Work continues on the renovations and improvements to the ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Ice Arena.
Strutting Our Stuff: ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s School of Fashion to Help Raise Money for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Students, faculty and alumni from ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s world-renowned School of Fashion will be sending some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.
Duck, Duck, Goose! How Waterfowl Impact the Health of Wetlands
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ researchers are studying how the presence of waterfowl contributes to the health of wetland ecosystems.
IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus
IN A FLASH: Strike Up the (All-Star) Band!
Students from area high schools came to campus for the ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ All-Star Band weekend.
Flashes Step Up to Fight Hunger for Influx of People in Need
Usage of the Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has steadily increased since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community. In addition, there has also been an increase in the number of international students using the pantry this past year as international student enrollment increased at ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ.
IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19.
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Professor Cracks the Code
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ computer science Professor Jonathan Maletic, Ph.D., and alumnus Michael Decker, Ph.D., are developing a new software solution, creating a world where the computer science community can effectively track changes and improve group code development.
Master of Ceremonies
Mark Greer, who earned his master’s degree in music from ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akron’s bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.