Events at Akron this week
Every upcoming public event at University of Akron: free food, club meetings, game days and more, from the university's own calendars and updated every day.
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Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Legacies: The Myers School of Art Collection10:00 AM – 5:00 PMFolk HallFree
- Polaroids & Pastries with Zippy11:00 AMJean Hower Taber Student Union
- First-Year Festivities: Alumni Speaker Series3:00 PM – 4:00 PMZook Hall
- Public Lecture: “Walking with the Enemy”5:30 PM – 7:30 PMFolk HallFree
- College of Business Graduate Programs Information Session6:00 PM
- Collage 20267:30 PM – 9:00 PME.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
Friday, November 6, 2026
- 2026 HAkrathon: Technology Innovation Challenge7:30 AM – 7:30 PMCollege of Business AdministrationFree
- Math Competition9:00 AM – 1:00 PMJean Hower Taber Student Union
- Legacies: The Myers School of Art Collection10:00 AM – 5:00 PMFolk HallFree
- Visit with the K9 Caring Angels Therapy Dogs10:00 AMBierce Library
- PAM Lecture: Larry Rhodes11:00 AM – 12:00 PMGoodyear Polymer CenterFree
- Casual Etiquette Brunch... with a Side of Professionalism11:30 AM – 1:00 PMJean Hower Taber Student Union BallroomFree
- Kya Granger: BFA Senior Exhibition: Grace Transcends the Withered Root.12:00 PM – 5:00 PMSummit Art Space, 140 East market Street, AKRON, OH 44308Free
- Akron Video Game Club - Wii Sports/Resort4:30 PM – 4:31 PMStudent Union Room 314
Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Kya Granger: BFA Senior Exhibition: Grace Transcends the Withered Root.12:00 PM – 5:00 PMSummit Art Space, 140 East market Street, AKRON, OH 44308Free
- Ward Vocal Studio Recital1:00 PM – 2:30 PMGuzzetta Recital Hall, 157 University Ave., Akron, OH 44325-1002
- Trombone Studio Recital5:00 PM – 6:00 PMGuzzetta Recital Hall, 157 University Ave., Akron, OH 44325-1002
- Neko Case Neon Grey Midnight Green tour7:30 PME.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
Monday, November 9, 2026
- Legacies: The Myers School of Art Collection10:00 AM – 5:00 PMFolk HallFree
- School of Counseling Virtual Information Session12:00 PM
- Game Night at Wayne College Library (Orrville, Oh)6:30 PMUA Wayne College LibraryFree
- UA Jazz Studio7:30 PM – 9:00 PMGuzzetta Recital Hall, 157 University Ave., Akron, OH 44325-1002
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Bring Your Own Craft/Hobby10:00 AM – 12:00 PMWayne College
- Legacies: The Myers School of Art Collection10:00 AM – 5:00 PMFolk HallFree
- Explore BCAS: Pathways to Success11:00 AMJean Hower Taber Student Union
- EXPLORE BCAS – Pathways to Success11:00 AM – 11:01 AMStudent Union Ballroom A (3rd Floor)
- Title IX at UA: Moving Forward with Justice12:15 PM – 1:30 PMJean Hower Taber Student UnionFree
- USG Town Hall4:00 PM – Wed, Nov 11 8:00 PMGardner Theatre
- Athletics Development & Coaching Virtual Info Session7:00 PM
- Tuesday Musical & UA Kulas Concert Series Presents Heartland Marimba7:30 PM – 9:00 PMGuzzetta Recital Hall, 157 University Ave., Akron, OH 44325-1002
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Veteran’s Day Observed, Staff Holiday (classes held)12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
- AWG Presentation Night5:30 AM – 6:30 AMCrouse 214
- Legacies: The Myers School of Art Collection10:00 AM – 5:00 PMFolk HallFree
- Bring Your Own Craft/Hobby1:00 PM – 3:00 PMWayne College
- Mathew Thomas Graduate Horn Recital7:30 PM – 9:00 PMGuzzetta Recital Hall, 157 University Ave., Akron, OH 44325-1002
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