University Park Alliance Event – CrankUp! – Sun., Sept. 6

CrankUp! bicycle scavenger hunt and party – Sunday, September 6. See www.akronbikeinfo.org for more information.

The University Park Alliance announces the second annual CrankUp! event, a bicycle scavenger hunt and after party on Sunday, September 6.

About the scavenger hunt…

  • Entry fee is $4 in advance or $7 on the day of the race
  • Ticket sales: University Park Cycle Shop, 160 E. Exchange
  • Race Start: University Park Cycle Shop, 160 E. Exchange

About the after party…

  • Free!
  • Music by local indie rock band Other Girls
  • Location: Grace Park (N. Prospect & Perkins)

For more information, visit www.akronbikeinfo.org or contact the University Park Alliance at 330.972.8859 or info@upakron.com.

SELS Informational Meeting – Sept. 1, 2009 – L-167

Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELS) will hold two informational meetings on Tuesday, September 1 – one at noon and one at 5:30 pm. Free pizza and beverages will be provided at both meetings.

Attention all current and prospective SELS members:

There will be an informational meeting in room 167
Tuesday, September 1st
@ 12pm and 5:30pm
(you only need to attend one)

We will be discussing upcoming events and programs for the year

FREE pizza and beverages will be provided for both meetings!

Lockers

If you are interested in renting one of the lockers in the Law School Basement, please see the Cashier’s Office in Simmons Hall.

The pricing information that the Cashier’s Office has provided is as follows:

1 year (beginning in Fall semester only): $10
1 semester (beginning in Spring semester only): $7

If you return your lock at the end of your rental period: $3 refund

Not having to carry all of your books all of the time: Priceless

All lockers must be cleaned out at the end of the rental period, and cannot be rented over the summer. The University’s Locking Systems Personnel will unlock all lockers at the end of Fall semester, after Final Exams, and empty any remaining items (placed in the lost & found at the reception desk). All locks will then be reassigned. The date of this clean-out will be determined and announced before Final Exams begin.

How to Survive an ERISA Audit

Interested in knowing more about employee pension and health plans?  Join our program…

September 10, 2009

7:30 AM – Breakfast (generously provided by The Principal Financial Group)
8:00-9:00 AM – Scott Campbell
9:00-10:00 AM – ERISA Hot Topic Panel Presentation

Location:          University Martin Center,  105 Fir Hill St.

Scott Campbell, Supervisory Benefits Advisor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration U.S. Department of Labor, will discuss how to prepare for a Department of Labor audit and how to avoid being selected for an audit. Mr. Campbell’s presentation will be followed by an ERISA Hot Topic Panel Presentation, covering fee disclosure, education v. advice, and Qualified Default Investment Alternatives.

Three students may attend free, by being selected from a random drawing.  To enter the drawing for free registration, submit your name, e-mail address and telephone number no later than Sept. 4 to Michele Novachek in the Office of External Programs (manovac@uakron.edu).  All are welcome to pay the $50 registration fee to attend.

For more information and for paid registration, visit: www.uakron.edu/continuinged