ZipsUnlimited

Matt Schafer helps to keep polka music alive every Saturday on WZIP! Matt chats a little about polka music before playing a few tunes during a live episode of ZipsUnlimited on World College Radio Day. 

Preview the WZIP music special, WZIP Out LOUD, with WZIP's Marley Weigman and Pride Radio Cleveland's (106.5 HD-2) Cody Brown.

A unique partnership among The University of Akron, Rubber City Theatre, and New Place Players is bringing The Masque of Night to UA!  Rooted in Romeo & Juliet and featuring some contemporary components, The Masque of Night opens September 20. Sarah Jones Saddleton and Dane Leasure bring details about the performace, the venue, and the partnership, and the relevance of studying and participating in performing arts.  

With a mission to save lives, UA double-graduate and current grad student, Courtney Brown, talks about his nonprofit organization, Winners and Leaders, Inc. and previews the Back to School Community Love Bash.
Instagram: winners_and_leaders

The use of various types of heart monitors is relatively common, and Dr. Kye-Shin Lee, associate professor in UA's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has found a way to make the monitors more accurate while using less battery power. 

The Akron Baseball Project CEO Donny Brooks is continuing to blend community, education, and baseball for young people in Akron. The project, offering a camp August 17, is also unveiling a new theme song. Brooks, along with Mz Pursley and Peoplez330 talk about it all.
Link to music video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BdjSI1r1l4

University of Akron graduate Allen Grimes visited WZIP (where he started his first career as a radio news reporter) to talk about how his background in storytelling combined with his 26-year background in local and federal law enforcement to create his latest book: When the Lantern Swings.
More information about Allen and his books:  https://www.allengrimeswriter.com/

Prospective students can visit The University of Akron just about any time, but there are two designated Preview Days coming up (July 19 & August 2). Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions Chris Stimler describes what to expect and explains the simplicity of the application process. 

Bored around The University of Akron and surrounding area? That's on you because there's plenty to do! Just ask Ally Temsey, UA Social Media Specialist, who walks us through some of the items on the list in the Zips 100 Challenge. Students can win gift cards, and most activities can be enjoyed by anyone. Download the list  

ZipsUnlimited defers to another WZIP podcast, SPT Overtime. If you're not a WZIP regular, "SPT" stands for Sports Power Talk! In this episode, you'll enjoy getting to know Anjali Silverheels, who just finished her time on the UA Women's Lacrosse team and graduated in May.