Events & Programming
ZipAssist events and programming are all about supporting you throughout your time at UA by connecting you with on-campus resources while you're on the path towards graduation!
Questions? If you have questions about any of the events below or are looking to get involved, call 330-972-7272 or email uazipassist@uakron.edu.
ALL YEAR
ROO-BOOST
Join at any time during the semester!
Meet with a peer to address motivation through accountability, goal-setting and resource sharing. Students can choose all or some from the following categories: financial, academic, personal, involvement, wellness.
To sign up: click here.
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RADical Health
The RADical Health program invites students to join weekly conversations for four weeks. Conversations are led by a trained UA guide and together, the group will walk through a series of topics such as stress management, goal setting, campus resources, and personal growth.
Students wishing to join a small group can contact kmosley2@uakron.edu for information about the next session.
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Garden Watering @ The Campus Community Garden
116 Fir Hill, Akron, Ohio (search Campus Community Garden on campus map)
Sign up for a watering shift to let us know you stopped by to hydrate our plants!!!
View watering instructions here. Questions? Email cupboard@uakron.edu.
August
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Pop-up Pantry
tbd | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. *while supplies last | Lot 24 (next to Simmons Hall)
Every 2nd Thursday of the month (rain or shine). Fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food distribution in collaboration with the Campus Cupboard.
Want to volunteer to help for this event? Sign up here.
View Flyer: click here.
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Move-In Shopping
tbd | Habitat for Humanity ReStore @ 2301 Romig Rd., Akron, OH 44320
Thanks to our partners at Habitat for Humanity of Summit County - ReStore, students will receive 50% off purchases from August 16-26, 2023! Must show a valid Zipcard.
Items purchased August 16-19 can be delivered to Campus on Tues. August 22nd. Delivered items MUST BE PICKED UP from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Simmons Hall on August 22.
View Flyer: click here.
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The Salvation Army Food Distribution
tbd | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. *while supplies last| Turnabout by Honors Dorms & Bierce Library
Every 4th Thursday of the month. Items may include fresh, frozen, shelf-stable food, hygiene and other miscellaneous. This food distribution is a collaboration with the Campus Cupboard.
Want to volunteer to help for this event? Sign up here.
View Flyer: click here.
September
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Pop-up Pantry
tbd | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. *while supplies last | Lot 24 (next to Simmons Hall)
Every 2nd Thursday of the month (rain or shine). Fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food distribution in collaboration with the Campus Cupboard.
Want to volunteer to help for this event? Sign up here.
View Flyer: click here.
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Community Resource Fair
tbd| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Learn about community resources available to students, grab some free swag and a Zippy cookie!
View Flyer here.
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The Salvation Army Food Distribution
tbd | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. *while supplies last| Turnabout by Honors Dorms & Bierce Library
Every 4th Thursday of the month. Items may include fresh, frozen, shelf-stable food, hygiene and other miscellaneous. This food distribution is a collaboration with the Campus Cupboard.
Want to volunteer to help for this event? Sign up here.
View Flyer: click here.
October
Family Weekend
tbd
Learn more about 2023 Homecoming and Family Weekend here.
Click here to register (registration required).
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Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Pop-up Pantry
tbd | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. *while supplies last | Lot 24 (next to Simmons Hall)
Every 2nd Thursday of the month (rain or shine). Fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food distribution in collaboration with the Campus Cupboard.
Want to volunteer to help for this event? Sign up here.
View Flyer: click here.
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The Salvation Army Food Distribution
tbd | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. *while supplies last| Turnabout by Honors Dorms & Bierce Library
Every 4th Thursday of the month. Items may include fresh, frozen, shelf-stable food, hygiene and other miscellaneous. This food distribution is a collaboration with the Campus Cupboard.
Want to volunteer to help for this event? Sign up here.
View Flyer: click here.
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Make A Difference Day - sponsored by serveAkron
tbd | tbd | search CCG on UA campus map (116 Fir Hill)
The Campus Community Garden is excited to be a service site for Make A Difference Day sponsored by serveAkron! Volunteers will be helping prepare the garden for winter. Please wear close toed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Want to volunteer for Make A Difference Day? Sign up here.
November
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Pop-up Pantry
tbd | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. *while supplies last | Lot 24 (next to Simmons Hall)
Every 2nd Thursday of the month (rain or shine). Fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food distribution in collaboration with the Campus Cupboard.
Want to volunteer to help for this event? Sign up here.
View Flyer: click here.
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Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
tbd
Please join the Campus Cupboard for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
Consider donating or organizing a donation drive to benefit the Campus Cupboard. Visit the Campus Cupboard website to learn more about ways to donate, donation guidelines and a full list of needed items!
Donations can be dropped off at the Simmons Hall Lobby front desk anytime M-F from 8 am - 5 pm.
Volunteer at one of this month's food distributions, click here to sign up.
Email recipes to cupboard@uakron.edu! The Campus Cupboard is collecting recipe's for a Zips Recipe book.
Learn more about HHA here.
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The Salvation Army Food Distribution
tbd | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. *while supplies last| Turnabout by Honors Dorms & Bierce Library
Every 4th Thursday of the month. Items may include fresh, frozen, shelf-stable food, hygiene and other miscellaneous. This food distribution is a collaboration with the Campus Cupboard.
Want to volunteer to help for this event? Sign up here.
View Flyer: click here.
December
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Pop-up Pantry
tbd | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. *while supplies last | Lot 24 (next to Simmons Hall)
Every 2nd Thursday of the month (rain or shine). Fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food distribution in collaboration with the Campus Cupboard.
Want to volunteer to help for this event? Sign up here.
View Flyer: click here.
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The Salvation Army Food Distribution
tbd | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. *while supplies last| Turnabout by Honors Dorms & Bierce Library
Every 4th Thursday of the month. Items may include fresh, frozen, shelf-stable food, hygiene and other miscellaneous. This food distribution is a collaboration with the Campus Cupboard.
Want to volunteer to help for this event? Sign up here.
View Flyer: click here.