Psychology Takes Flight Closing Reception

Join us for a free celebration of our Psychology Takes Flight exhibit before it closes this November! Visitors are invited to explore the exhibit for free and learn how psychologists contributed to the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. You’ll see rare artifacts and documents, and test your skills and knowledge with interactive recreation of original tests.

Additionally, at 6:00PM, we’ll welcome retired pilot Steve Summer for a moderated conversation with Cummings Center Assistant Director Dr. Jennifer Bazar. Summer and Bazar will discuss 20th century developments in aviation training and aircraft design, sharing historical knowledge and lived experience.

Light refreshments will be offered, and all are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming!

Location

The event will take place on the 1st and 3rd floors of the Cummings Center building. The street address is 73 S. College Street Akron, Ohio 44325-4302 (on the corner of Mill and College Streets).

Accessibility

A wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the northeast side of the building, near the main entrance. The building, including museum galleries and classrooms, is wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair is available to loan for those visiting. Please contact us ahead of time with any accessibility requirements so we can work together to make your visit comfortable.

For more information, see our accessibility page.

Parking

Free visitor parking is available in the lot directly adjacent to our building, which includes four visitor spots and one accessible parking spot near the front door. Three additional free visitor spaces are available in Lot 30, on the corner of College & Market Streets.

Additional paid parking is available in Lot 30, as well as Lot 40 (on Mill Street, just a short walk from the Cummings Center). Visitors must scan the ParkMobile QR code and enter their vehicle license plate. Additional metered parking is available on College Street. Metered parking is $1/hour and is operated by the City of Akron via the Flowbird app.

Transit

Local bus service is provided by Akron Metro. Stops closest to the Cummings Center are at Mill & College; E. Market & College; and Main & E. Bowery St. Further route details are available from Akron Metro.

For University of Akron students, faculty, and staff, the Roo Express stops at the nearby College St. Circle and at Fir Hill Towers.