What do you need to build a symphony orchestra? Hint: It takes more than some string instruments. As you will hear from University of Akron Director of Orchestras Matthew Jaroszewicz, some instruments aren't allowed but all people are - as long as they have a little musical precision. Jaroszewicz and orchestra member Addie Swansiger explain it all!
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A little self-promotion this week to introduce you to another WZIP production! Zips GameDay is a digital spinoff of our premiere sports show, Sports Power Talk. Zips GameDay includes discussion and interviews about the next football game, and it hits the airwaves (88.1-FM) just before kickoff. This epsidoe was produced to preview the October 19 game between Akron and Ball State.

It's Homecoming at The University of Akron. Vice President for Community Engagement and Executive Director of the UA Alumni Association highlights weekend activities and talks about his connection to WZIP as the station marks World College Radio Day. Note: this episode was broadcast live on Friday, October 3, so there are some outdated references to homecoming events.

Hope & Healing helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. Chloe Eaglowski is there to talk about all of these things to help prevent them from happening even more, including a discussion with WZIP's Jordan Johnson.

Matt Schafer has been the nucleus of Saturday Morning Polkas for 36 years, and today is his final broadcast. The show will continue! Matt takes a few moments to reminisce about his time on the air and the value of polka music

You don't have to visit The University of Akron campus before making a decision, but we would love to meet you! UA Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions Chris Stimler discusses all you need to know to prep for your visit day or to arrange for a different time to learn about The University of Akron. There are many options!

Did you ever think about the number of people who are not teachers but work in the field of education? The University of Akron is launching the Bachelor of Arts in Community and Workforce Education major to help address a growing need. The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education Director, Dr. Gary Holliday, and the assistant director, Dr. Renee Mudrie explain it all in this episode.

There are gaps in history- missing pieces, missing voices. The LGBTQ+ community is often among them, but a grant-funded project could change that, at least for Akron and Summit County. Tony Pankuch, education and outreach coordinator at the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology and Dr. Hillary Nunn, professor of English, are collecting artifacts for the Akron LGBTQ+ Archive at The University of Akron Archives & Special Collections.
Contact Tony or Hillary: LGBTQArchive@uakron.edu