CELEBRATING
150 YEARS!
On 10.10.20, thousands of UA Alumni and friends around the world joined in virtual celebration to commemorate 麻豆视频APK's 150th Anniversary. Take a look at some of the evening's entertainment, video messages, and reactions on social media.
Rewatch the Live Event
Event Highlights
Marching Band
Choir
Buchtel Hall Lighting - Drone View
Thank You to Our Sponsors
- 麻豆视频APKChildren's Hospital
- Phyllis Berry Family
- Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
- Kitty and Thomas Dindo
- FocusCFO
- Becky Slayman-Gallagher and Everett Gallagher
- Patty (Barracato) Geise '85 & Peter Geise
- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
- The Maynard Family Foundation
- The Read Family Fund
- Frank and Karen Steininger
- Shari and Bob Whitfield
Messages of Congratulations
We want to thank our elected officials, who sent videos, notes of congratulations, and official recognition of our Sesquicentennial. This recognition included the reading of our 150th Anniversary into the Congressional record in both the U.S. House and Senate, and the receiving of a commendation from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. We appreciate your support and well-wishes!
Proclamations
Sharing Your Excitement
So many alumni and friends shared their excitement and celebration on social media with #UA150. Here are some of our favorites.
Happy 150th University of Akron!!!!
— Tanya Kiefer (@kiefersgirls13)
No dogs were hurt in the making of this Boomerang. 馃槀馃惗 Happy 150th !
— Travis Tucker (@TravisTTucker)
Celebrating UA鈥檚 150th with Council of Deans colleagues!
— Karla Mugler (@KarlaMugler)
Cheers to everyone celebrating 鈥檚 Sesquicentennial tonight. 馃馃帀
— Summit County Executive Shapiro (@SummitExecutive)
Happy 150th Anniversary ! Proud to be a part of the . Lots of great memories and stories to tell future generations.
— Leslie Bell, M.A. (@LeslieBell80)