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Losing Our Minds
Uncommon Threads | December 31st 2009 by Gayle Pritchard
My friend and fellow artist Christine Mauersberger, sent me an email yesterday with pictures and a question about a family heirloom, a gorgeous mid-19th century red and green quilt. I didn't ask permission, so I won't post a picture of the quilt here read more
Paralegal Is Medina Sun Person of the Week
Practical Paralegalism | December 20th 2009 by Lynne DeVenny
Ohio paralegal Terry Bingham has been recognized by the Medina Sun as "Person of the Week" and is the subject of an excellent feature story which can be read here.Bingham was chosen to speak as the student responder at the University of Akron's gradu read more
Eric Roberson REMIX CONTEST!
Music is My Soul | December 18th 2009 by Kevin Lockett
Here's a chance to remix a song by Grammy nominee Eric Roberson and win an opportunity to create a a song with him. Erro has launched a Remix Contest for the song, "A Tale Of Two".The judges are "Music Fan First" Eric Roberson, producer, Brett B DubB read more
Akron Soccer ( University Of Akron Soccer )
Trembla Tech | December 12th 2009 by Alicia
Akron reacts following an NCAA men s College Cup semifinal soccer game against North Carolina in Cary, N.C., Friday, Dec. 11, 2009. The score was 0-0 at the end of regulation, and Akron won 5-4 in penalty kicks see more. Akron Soccer See als read more
NCAA Men's College Cup Semifinals: Match night commentary
Soccer By Ives | December 11th 2009 by Ives Galarcep
The four best men's teams in NCAA soccer will square off tonight for a chance to play in Sunday's College Cup Final. Tonight's semifinals in Cary, North Carolina will be played in frigid and wintry conditions, but that shouldn't stop some of the read more
Growing Innovation Clusters for American Prosperity
Accelerating Innovation | November 30th 2009
The National Academies STEP Committee on Best Practice in State and Regional Innovation Initiatives hosted a conference June 3, 2009 titled "Growing Innovation Clusters for American Prosperity" in Washington, DC. Opened by Susan Crawford, the White read more
Would you agree to a DNA sample for a job?
After cancer, now what | November 30th 2009 by Kate
I work for the state of North Carolina and there are certain things that had to be completed before I was hired including a drug test and a criminal background check. Some jobs require fingerprints as a requirement for hiri read more
When Your Boss Wants Your DNA
Blogging the Singularity | November 24th 2009 by Chris Williamson
Last month, Matt Williams, an adjunct professor at the University of Akron, opened an e-mail from his bosses about the school’s new rules for hiring and was “absolutely blown away,” he says, “when I saw the reference to collec read more
The Indians look to their pitching future
MLB | November 20th 2009 by Dan Brown
The last two seasons have been disappointing for the Cleveland Indians and have led to the trades of their two CY Young pitchers (CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee), along with a few other players (Victor Martinez, Casey Blake, Ryan Garko, etc.). These trade read more
My Attempt At Covering Temple Football
I Want to be a Sports Agent | November 18th 2009 by Darren Heitner
I am always looking to expand my journalistic portfolio. While this site is my baby, I had a brief stint as a contributing writer for ESPN and have been a part of many different radio shows in the past. Most recently, I wrote a piece for The Bul read more
You can find money to pay for college
Online Degree News and Views for Women | November 17th 2009 by Solaris
(ARA) – In a competitive job market, earning a degree can be the biggest single step one can take to enhance career value and earning potential. As many bask in the glow of making plans to increase their career potential, the prospect o read more
Akron earns No. 1 seed as NCAA Tournament field announced
Soccer By Ives | November 16th 2009 by Ives Galarcep
Mike Wise PhotographyFor Akron, the rest of the season begins now. 20 wins from 20 matches have come and gone, and now five matches stand between them and a unblemished record in 2009. Teal Bunbury and the rest of the Zips head into the NCAA Tourna read more
Obama, Hillary and My Weird Emails
Democrat Taylor Marsh blogs politics, Iraq, and culture | November 15th 2009
Catholics are rising. It’s 2004 all over again. Can holding back communion be far behind? That’s the talking point from Politico’s Jeanne Cummings today: “There could be political repercussions in the election. It could read more
NYU Spoke, and So Have You!
The Ability Project | November 13th 2009 by The Ability Project
Congratulations to Elizabeth from the University of Akron who participated in our freshman year survival tips contest; she’s won this round of “Best Freshman Tip” and will be receiving a one-hour career coaching session with TAP president – m read more
Collaborative Pianists in the News
The Collaborative Piano Blog | November 11th 2009 by Chris Foley
The latest installment of collaborative pianists mentioned in various media outlets:James Pitts in recital with flutist Christina Guenther at Stephen F. Austin UniversityAdam Clark, Joan Conway, and Lora Kolean inaugurated a new Mason & Hamlin pi read more
D+ to D-: University of Akron nearly flunking out on green and su…
Northeast Ohio green entrepreneurs pitch for greenbacks | November 10th 2009 by Tom Crain
The newly-formed University of Akron (UA) Student chapter of the GBDC may be the jumpstart UA needs to inject some true green into its sustainability program. Environmental Akron, an eco-friendly UA student organization has been around for a coupl read more
CSI Meets PhD: Should Universities Require DNA Testing of Job Ap…
On the Edges of Science and Law | November 10th 2009
A controversial policy empowers the University of Akron to require job applicants to submit DNA. read more
Affordable College Towns for Retirement
Go To Retirement | November 10th 2009 by Mark Patterson
I have written several posts over the past year about different college towns as potential retirement destinations. Although college educations continue to increase in cost, that doesn’t mean that the college towns themselves are becoming more read more
Spider Silk as Artificial Muscle
Animal Facts and Trivia | November 9th 2009 by Hannah
Spider silk's unique ability to contract when wet is applied to produce artificial muscles.Spider silk is renowned for its lightweight yet stronger-than-steel fibers, and now scientists are finding a new use for the fine, strong thread: as an artific read more
Cost of Living: Most and Least Expensive College Town
Happy Schools | November 9th 2009 by HSB Admin
Cost of living is directly proportional to location where college is located. Many students consider cost of living to be one of the Major factor when selecting the Universities. Forbe’s have published an article based on research done by Co read more
Big Ten Network Schedule
Shan.biz | November 7th 2009 by antong
Big Ten Network Schedule,Big ten network, big ten network gamefinder, big ten game finder, michigan state football schedule, abc college football coverage map Day Date Opponent Location TV Time Thu 09/03/09 Eastern Kentucky @ Indiana Bloomingt read more
Most Affordable College Towns
Your Home Spot | November 6th 2009 by Tom Canarecci
This year, Akron, Ohio (University of Akron) is ranked as the most affordable college town, where a typical four-bedroom home costs $121,885. Muncie, Ind. (Ball State University) took the No. 2 spot at $144,996. Ann Arbor, Mich. (University of Michig read more
University in Ohio First U.S. Employer to Request Job Applicants…
Pre-employment Screening Blog | November 4th 2009
A blog on CBSNews.com by Declan McCullagh – “Want A Job In Akron? Hand Over Your DNA” – contends that while it is not unusual for employers to conduct criminal background checks during the hiring process, the University of Ak read more
University of Akron Requires Employees to Submit DNA Samples
Boston Paternity - DNA Testing Blog | November 2nd 2009 by Ryan Quintal
A CBS News Blog on Friday reported that the University of Akron will require all employees, staff, and contractors to submit DNA samples to university officials. Background checks and drug screens are common place employment practices, but never bef read more
Sunday’s NYC Marathon finishers from Ohio (AP via Yahoo! Sports…
Lake Powell News | November 1st 2009 by porko
122, Michael Capriolo, Akron, 2:38:08. 180, Paul Lang, Westerville, 2:42:19. 295, Wayne Brigee, Westerville, 2:47:43. 438, Feliciano Vega Aquilar, Dublin, 2:51:49. 594, Bob Flajnik, Avon Lake, 2:54:39. 1203, David Schrader, Broadview Heights, 3:02:49 read more
this dna can, and will be used against you
weird things | November 1st 2009 by Greg Fish
Want to work at the University of Akron? Aside from the usual requirements of most employers today, such as a background check, drug tests, credit reports and other pleasantries that put you under the microscope in the name of security, you may also read more
Ohio Universities’ Treasurer Bond
Surety Bonds Blog | November 1st 2009
HB 562, introduced on 05/19/2008, is a new law involving university treasurers. The new Ohio state law authorizes the treasurer of the Board of Trustees for multiple universities to be insured in lieu of acquiring a surety bond. HB 562 requires the a read more
Question of the Day (8/29/09): DNA as a Job Requirement
governmentality | October 29th 2009 by allen
Earlier today, I posted about how the University of Akron is requiring that all new employees must be willing to submit DNA as part of the application process--no matter what position one might be applying for. The university spokesperson said... read more
Are You Prepared to Submit a DNA Sample to Get a Job?
governmentality | October 29th 2009 by allen
Well, get ready! The University of Akron is reserving the right to collect DNA samples from all new employees if they plan on being hired--even adjunct faculty. Indeed, this has come to light because an adjunct faculty member has protested... read more
Art Framing 101: Artcast Interview with Eric Zacharias, Certified…
Authentic Art Visions | October 18th 2009 by AuthenticArtDC
As we continue our celebration of National Art and Framing month, we are reposting an Art Visions Artcast that originally was recorded last fall with Eric Zacharias, a Certified Picture Framer and owner of owner of Studio Frameworks, based in C read more
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