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
1. Take a selfie with Zippy
  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 Commons
  8. Enjoy some leisure time with a game of 8-ball or bowling in the Union’s Roo Lounge
  9. Get a slice and a cheese salad (it’s a thing) at Luigi’s (bring cash)
  10. Visit the Akron Zoo
  11. Snap a selfie in front of the rock candy sculpture
  12. Cheer on the Zips at a UA vs Kent State Wagon Wheel event
  13. Visit the Emily Davis Gallery in Folk Hall
  14. Visit the Akron Art Museum (free admission with your Zip Card)
  15. Check out a downtown festival: Rib, White & Blue Fest, Italian-American Fest, Pride Fest
  16. Ride a Spin scooter
  17. Meet and greet K9 Dunkan, the UA Police Department’s beloved canine companion
  18. Create art in Splatter Alley at Street Craftery
  19. Pose for a selfie with the John R. Buchtel statue
  20. Visit Stan Hywet Hall
The University of Akron Zips Invade 100 list
41. Find tranquility at the re:center in the Student Union
  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. Explore the Towpath Trail right in downtown
  11. Get a haircut, hair coloring, braids, or other beauty treatment at a downtown salon
  12. Go skating at Roller Skating on the Plaza
  13. Shop the trendy collection at 7th Floor Clothing
  14. Participate in enlightening events organized by the UA Office of Inclusion and Equity
  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
17. Meet and greet K9 Dunkan, the UA Police Department’s beloved canine companion
  1. Find tranquility at the re:center in the Student Union
  2. Make a positive impact by donating to the Campus Cupboard
  3. Catch an amazing theatre performance at the Knight Stage or Greystone Hall
  4. Visit Dirty River Bicycle Works
  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 and Indulge Artisan Ice Cream and Fine Chocolates
  9. Eat on the patio at Crave, the Lockview, Jilly’s Music Room and other downtown eateries
  10. Check out some top-quality jazz at Blu Jazz+
The University of Akron Zips Invade 100 list
47. See a show at the Akron Civic Theatre
The University of Akron Zips Invade 100 list
26. Tour the historic Hower House
  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. Utilize the resources and quiet atmosphere of Bierce Library for focused studying
  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 or Chameleon Café
  11. Engage in an event organized by ZAB
  12. Recharge in one of the campus nap pods
  13. Get a houseplant to love from Lepley & Co.
  14. Check out amazing local art at the Akron ArtWalk at Summit Artspace
  15. Visit more intimate galleries at Akron Soul Train
  16. Check out all of the Curated Storefront art installations in downtown Akron
  17. Grab a copy of The Buchtelite student newspaper
  18. Set up a Handshake account for job opportunities
  19. Donate and shop at the Pop-up Roo Store hosted by ZipAssist
  20. Attend a Robs-Giving at Robertson Dining Hall
The University of Akron Zips Invade 100 list
12. Cheer on the Zips at a UA vs Kent State Wagon Wheel event
  1. Visit the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology
  2. Attend a free workout class on the Plaza
  3. Check out a guide to downtown Akron
  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, D.P. Dough, El Patron, Evelyn’s Coffee or Heera Indian Cuisine
  10. Join an intramural sports team at the Rec
  11. Enter the Multiverse at Rubber City Comics
  12. Visit the Makers Studio in Bierce Library
  13. Treat yourself to tea time at The Tea Lady
  14. Take a free fitness class at the Rec
  15. Get food delivered with Starship services on-campus
  16. Attend Lock 3’s Rock the Lock summer concert series
  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
48. Get a scoop from Chill and Indulge Artisan Ice Cream and Fine Chocolates
  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. Buy a book on the honor system from Trust Books, the cozy basement bookstore in the Northside District
  7. Check out the original portraits that survived the 1899 Buchtel Fire in the Student Union
  8. Explore the fascinating David P. Campbell Postcard Collection housed in the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology
  9. Visit the free Nutrition Center for a nutrition assessment and personalized nutrition plan
  10. Create your own button, magnet or screen-printed t-shirt at the Main Library’s first floor TechZone
The University of Akron Zips Invade 100 list
47. See a show at the Akron Civic Theatre