The University of Akron Athletics
athletics emails tom 2012 13 september 26 2012
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TITLE IX 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
If you haven’t made plans yet to do so, please join us for a special reception during Homecoming Weekend to honor the 40th Anniversary of Title IX and the history of Women’s Athletics at The University of Akron. I hope you will watch this video to get a sense from our coaches how much this legislation has meant to them personally and professionally.
On Saturday, Oct. 6, we’ll open the doors to the FirstMerit Foundation Club Level (fifth floor) of InfoCision Stadium for a social hour at 10 a.m. for all current and former female student-athletes. At 11 a.m., our program, which is open to the general public, will feature two of our female NCAA champions, Christi Smith of Track and Field and Jenna Compton of Rifle. Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Connie Dieken has graciously offered to serve as emcee.
Afterward, all alumnae are invited to the Varsity “A” Tailgate Tent inside the stadium for a pre-game meal – this is free for Varsity “A” members and costs $8 for their guests and for non-members. All former student-athletes who attend the reception can receive two complimentary tickets (with more available for purchase) to the football game vs. Bowling Green at 2 p.m., during which we’ll recognize on the field all of our female student-athletes.
We’ve announced our Top 40 Female Student-Athletes of All-Time, and we’re counting down the Top 10 each day on GoZips.com. So far we have unveiled Carrie Kayes of Track and Field (No. 8), Zara Harutyunyan of Women’s Tennis (No. 9) and Dani Vance Crookston of Softball (No. 10) … log on to Zips Athletics Title IX Central to see who will be next.
While that Top 10 was decided by a committee, you can vote for the greatest moment in Zips Women’s Sports History through Facebook. We will announce the winner at the reception.
IT’S A BIG WEEKEND ON CAMPUS FOR US…
… so please join us! Here’s our lineup:
Friday
-Volleyball hosts Bowling Green at 7 p.m. at James A. Rhodes Arena. It’s Youth Night at the JAR, and we’re seeking our 700th win as a program.
-Women’s Soccer faces Northern Illinois at 7:30 p.m. at FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field. We’re looking to set a MAC record for attendance!
Saturday
-Football kicks off vs. Miami (Ohio) at 2 p.m. at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field. Mini Plans are available! We’ll be celebrating Roo Pride Day to honor many of our athletic and University-wide achievements from the last year.
-Volleyball squares off against Miami (Ohio) at 5 p.m. at Rhodes Arena. It’s Greek Night, and football ticketholders from that day’s game can be admitted for a discounted rate.
-Men’s Soccer takes on Buffalo at 7:30 p.m. at FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field. Mini Plans are available (and include a scarf while they last)! It’s Kick for a Cure, with pink t-shirts on sale at this game and the women’s match the next day.
Sunday
-Women’s Soccer finishes the weekend vs. Toledo at 1 p.m. at FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field. In addition to Kick for a Cure, you can Tweet for an iPad.
TEE OFF WITH US IN THE INVITATIONAL
After a hiatus, The Invitational – the annual golf outing for our men’s and women’s golf programs – will return on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at Firestone Country Club. Special thanks to FirstEnergy Solutions for becoming the title sponsor of the event.
If you’d like to participate, please sign up here.
ZIPS CLIPS AND CONGRATS TO …
… redshirt freshman placekicker Robert Stein, who was named MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week after nailing all four field goal attempts at Tennessee …
… former Women’s Basketball student-athlete Jasmine Mushington, who was named assistant coach at Oberlin College …
… sophomore Kayla Whitlow, who was named MAC Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week after capturing the individual title at the Buffalo Stampede Invitational and set a 5K personal record …
… Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal checks in from Knoxville on how much progress Football has made under Terry Bowden …
… George Thomas of the Akron Beacon Journal looked behind the scenes to see what goes into sending a football team on a trip …
ASK THE AD
As always, if you have a question or want to comment about Zips Athletics, click here now or at any time on the “Ask the AD” button on the home page of GoZips.com.
Go Zips!
Tom Wistrcill
Director of Athletics
