The University of Akron and the city of Akron are important resources to one another. Sociology professor Dr. Stacey Nofziger is on hand to explain some unique ways that sociology students are engaged in experiential learning that simultaneously helps to advance solutions to community problems.

University of Akron Psychology Professor Dr. Dawn Johnson is developing a program to help women of color who have experienced intimate partner violence, funded by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women.

The stigmas surrounding mental illnesses, including depression, is weaker but still existent. Dr. Mark Altiere, senior associate director of the Counseling & Testing Center at The University of Akron says we need to keep talking about it. In this discussion, Altiere outlines screening information and other advice for those who may be dealing with depression.

Although the federal government is back open, there are pieces of the puzzle that remain unsettled. This interview with University of Akron Political Science Professor Dr. David Cohen with WZIP's Jordan Johnson was recorded a couple of weeks before the shutdown ended.

What do you need to build a symphony orchestra? Hint: It takes more than some string instruments. As you will hear from University of Akron Director of Orchestras Matthew Jaroszewicz, some instruments aren't allowed but all people are - as long as they have a little musical precision. Jaroszewicz and orchestra member Addie Swansiger explain it all!
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A little self-promotion this week to introduce you to another WZIP production! Zips GameDay is a digital spinoff of our premiere sports show, Sports Power Talk. Zips GameDay includes discussion and interviews about the next football game, and it hits the airwaves (88.1-FM) just before kickoff. This epsidoe was produced to preview the October 19 game between Akron and Ball State.

It's Homecoming at The University of Akron. Vice President for Community Engagement and Executive Director of the UA Alumni Association highlights weekend activities and talks about his connection to WZIP as the station marks World College Radio Day. Note: this episode was broadcast live on Friday, October 3, so there are some outdated references to homecoming events.

Hope & Healing helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. Chloe Eaglowski is there to talk about all of these things to help prevent them from happening even more, including a discussion with WZIP's Jordan Johnson.