Soap Box Derby president to speak June 7
All-American Soap Box Derby President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Mazur will talk about the gravity race’s 75th anniversary at the Akron Press Club’s luncheon on Thursday, June 7, at the University of Akron’s Martin Center. There will be the … Continue reading
Terry Bowden luncheon canceled
We regret to announce that the May 10 Press Club luncheon with University of Akron head football coach Terry Bowden has been canceled.
John S. Knight, Press Club scholarship winners
Six area college students have been selected for scholarships in memory of longtime Akron Beacon Journal editor John S. Knight and public relations professional Ludel Sauvageot. A seventh student has received a scholarship from the Akron Press Club. This year’s … Continue reading
NPR executive to speak at Roundtable
Eric Nuzum, vice president for programming at National Public Radio, will speak at the Akron Roundtable on Thursday, March 15, 2012, at noon at the Quaker Station on the campus of The University of Akron. Nuzum’s speech topic is “Dare … Continue reading
Connie Schultz to speak March 17
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Connie Schultz will be the keynote speaker at a League of Women Voters of the Akron Area brunch for women in journalism on Saturday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fairlawn Country Club … Continue reading