tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52378357785751245482024-03-08T06:34:15.990-05:00UC Where You AreThe opinions expressed by featured persons, blog contributors, and comment providers on this blog are theirs alone and do not reflect the opinion or policy of the University of Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati Foundation or the University of Cincinnati Alumni Association. Materials, stories, content and activities linked to from this blog (embedded or otherwise) are not endorsed by nor are the responsibility of UC, UCF or UCAA.Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.comBlogger231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-84579443598270993772014-04-03T14:17:00.000-04:002014-04-03T14:31:50.277-04:00UC Where You Are is Moving!The UC Where You Are blog is no longer where you are -- the page has moved and been rebranded! The new blog, called OneUC, will continue to share stories important to University of Cincinnati alumni and friends but will feature more news, events and photos. Visitors to the new blog can subscribe to receive an email each time a post is published and will also have access to the new OneUC e-newsletter.<br />
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Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-42115022309098905332014-03-13T10:11:00.001-04:002014-03-13T10:11:33.656-04:00Alumni Weekend Tugs Bearcats Back to Campus<div class="MsoNormal">
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the various UC colleges expect “many happy <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/reunions/weekend.html">Alumni Weekend</a>.
Hundreds of alumni are expected back to campus — whichever UC campus they
attended — to visit with old and new friends and connect with their university.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Wait … Doesn’t all of that happen in the fall at Homecoming?
It sure does — but Alumni Weekend is the spring version of Homecoming, and it’s
growing. Each year more colleges participate in the festivities with programs
customized for their particular family of grads. The festivities are anchored
by a number of all-university events.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Alumni Weekend is billed to run Friday through Sunday, April
11-13, but it actually begins Thursday, April 10, with an Athletics breakfast
and golf outing for football lettermen alumni, a Distinguished Awards
Celebration and Alumni Silent Auction at UC Blue Ash, and President Ono’s State
of the University address and Faculty Awards Celebration.<o:p></o:p></div>
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College events dominate the next two days and evenings, and the
noon MainStreet Stride foot parade through the heart of campus marks the
midpoint of Friday’s agenda. Then everyone is invited to an all-alumni luncheon
(Skyline and Graeter’s!) midday Saturday at Myers Alumni Center. The iconic
Sigma Sigma Carnival will be held Saturday evening on Sigma Sigma Commons.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The weekend officially ends with Sunday’s Golden Bearcats
Brunch, where the Class of 1964 will be inducted into the Golden Bearcats Club
at the Alumni Center.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For avid Bearcat-watchers, the <a href="http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-basebl/cinn-m-basebl-body.html">UC
Baseball team</a> is playing a three-game home series against Connecticut all
weekend, and the <a href="http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/c-track/cinn-c-track-body.html">UC Track
& Field squad</a> is hosting the All-Ohio Championships Friday and
Saturday.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Staying connected to the university has tremendous value
for alumni throughout their lives,” said Dee Robinson, UCAA’s interim executive
director. “All of us on campus are thrilled to provide this important
springtime opportunity to welcome Bearcats home.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-84405447499950400722014-03-10T15:27:00.000-04:002014-03-10T15:38:05.029-04:00Pre-Tournament Event: Men’s Basketball Coach to Tip Off Alumni Reception<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Memphis, Tenn.’s basketball arena is called FedExForum. The
Cincinnati Bearcats will look to live up to that name Thursday by delivering
big in the first game of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Tournament.
Tickets are still available and can be purchased <a href="http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3ACINN%3AMB14%3AAAC%3A&linkID=ucinn&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=MBG&cgc=&hq_e=el&hq_m=640616&hq_l=9&hq_v=2c2421f7df">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Prior to tip-off, University of Cincinnati (UC) alumni will
be treated to more first-class action <u><a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/basketball.html" target="_blank">free reception</a></u> featuring Coach Mick Cronin and Mike Bohn, UC’s new athletic director. Alumni
and fans will enjoy appetizers, drinks and a cash bar -- all from the comfort
of the conveniently located Westin Hotel on Lt. George W. Lee Ave.</div>
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Alumni can also meet up with fellow Bearcats fans before and
after every UC game at the tournament’s official “Bearcats Hangout,” Alfred’s
on Beale. The eatery, known for its music and dancing, is located on Beale
Street alongside the FedExForum. For those not in the Memphis area, check out <a href="http://ucwhereyouare.blogspot.com/2013/06/bearcat-hangouts-bringing-alumni.html">Bearcats
Hangouts</a> that may be occurring in a location closer to home by clicking <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/networks.html#.Ux4BuPldUQF">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-89709152672525968722014-02-25T14:03:00.001-05:002014-02-25T14:04:03.817-05:00Representing UC in London<div class="MsoNormal">
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The Bearcats may have suffered a loss this past Saturday, but
they were still supported by UC fans all the <span style="text-align: center;">way in London! Local alumna,
Lauren Kelly, hosted a game-watch at <a href="http://www.hippodromecasino.com/" target="_blank">the Hippodrome</a> in the heart of Leicester
Square. Not only was there a great turnout, but they were able to enjoy some
Cincinnati favorites, like Skyline, as they cheered on their favorite
Cincinnati team.</span></div>
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It is always great to hear about UC alums getting together,
but even better when they are showing their UC spirit thousands of miles away.
A big thank you to Lauren and the proud alumni who joined her for this
international game-watch. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-77152489563596134872014-02-14T10:00:00.000-05:002014-02-14T13:00:29.083-05:00UC Alums Celebrate #UCLove<div class="MsoNormal">
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it was only appropriate that they got married on UC’s campus at the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/eventservices/events/Venues/tangeman.html">Tangeman University Center</a> years later. David and Kari met while working their way
through college at the UC <a href="http://www.uc.edu/campusrec.html">Campus Recreation Center. </a><o:p></o:p></div>
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“Because we met at UC, saying ‘I do’ right there in front of
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They had a full-blown bearcat wedding! From the school
colors donned on the bridesmaid dresses, to the table numbers being their
favorite UC basketball players and a C-Paw ice luge, David and Kari showed
their #UCLove on the best day of their lives. A bearcat bobble head was even
given as favors to the guests. <o:p></o:p><br />
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David sends red roses, the same as her wedding bouquet, to Kari’s work every year to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This is another honor to their #UCLove. And, they said they also try to make the day very special for their two young daughters, who they refer to as future bearcats.</div>
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It is easy to say that David and Kari embody what it means to have #UCLove for each other and their alma mater. Check out other love stories and tell us what you love about UC on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23uclove&src=typd">Twitter</a>. </div>
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<br />Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-35917991509856479952014-02-13T14:47:00.000-05:002014-02-13T14:47:01.468-05:00#UCLove Stories<div class="MsoNormal">
#UCLove has been part of so many lives over the years. So we
thought we’d share some of our favorite UC Love Stories with you – our UC
family! <o:p></o:p></div>
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UC alums, <a href="http://www.uc.edu/news/NR.aspx?id=15068">Breanna and Todd Praechter</a>,
met while working on a service-filled trip with the UC student organization,
Serve Beyond Cincinnati. They have been married since 2011.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://magazine.uc.edu/issues/1013/alumni.html">Bob and Phyllis Favorite</a>
are proud UC alums who also met while attending UC in the 1970s. They now live
in Pennsylvania but make it a point to support their alma mater where they fell
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After meeting in a mass
communication class, <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/spotlight/carletons.html">Tom
and Chris Carleton</a> could not imagine a life without each other or UC. They
admit that their social calendars will often coincide with UC’s. <o:p></o:p></div>
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that special someone. We’re so happy that UC has impacted lives in such
positive, heartfelt ways. Check out more stories and tell us what you love
about UC on <u><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23uclove" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="http://./">.</a></u></span><br />
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If you live overseas in the London area, get ready! Local
alumna, Lauren Kelly, is hosting a game-watch on February 22 as the Bearcats
take on the Louisville Cardinals. This has always been huge a rivalry and this
time the Cardinals will be seeking revenge as the Bearcats just defeated them
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Join fellow alumni at <a href="http://www.hippodromecasino.com/">the Hippodrome</a> in the heart of
Leicester Square on February 22 at 5 p.m., London time. If you are missing some
of your Cincinnati favorites, don’t worry! The <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni.html" target="_blank">UC Alumni Association</a> is sending
Cincinnati chili to be served alongside the American sports bar menu at the
Hippodrome. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This is great opportunity for our international alumni to
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<b>How: </b>RSVP to
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Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-29751310585861675952014-01-29T10:59:00.000-05:002014-01-29T10:59:57.697-05:00Community Service Projects Bring UC Alums Together<div class="MsoNormal">
When you think of UC alumni events in cities across the
country, the first image might be a restaurant or bar with dozens of alums
hanging out to watch the Bearcats basketball or football team in a big game on
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While that will always be a staple of UC camaraderie in the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/networks.html#.UtBrZYHQtyw">UC Alumni
Association’s regional alumni networks</a>, there is a concerted effort by
UCAA and the alumni in those cities to diversify their activities and, in the process, bring more alumni into the
network circle. Two recent examples took place in Dayton, Ohio, and Washington
D.C.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dennis Hole, A&S ’06, contacted a Dayton-area Toys for
Tots drive and worked with Pete Hilgeman, Bus ’09, who offered his Dayton Beer
Company microbrewery as a collection point. Hilgeman’s establishment was also
the site for December’s UC-Xavier Crosstown Classic watch-party on Dec. 14. The
event was communicated via email and social media. A partnership with Skyline Chili promised “Bring a toy, get a free cheese
coney.” Even when the Dayton Beer Company was not hosting a UC event, the
collection box filled up repeatedly during the campaign.</div>
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“We were surprised at the quality of the toys — how generous
people were,” Hole said of the ongoing response. “This sort of initiative
appeals to alumni who might not gravitate toward the purely sports-related
events. This has really opened up people’s minds to what can be done.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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across the Potomac from Washington on the same day as the Crosstown Classic.
That morning, 24 UC alumni and family members met at Arlington National
Cemetery to participate in the annual Wreaths Across America Day, when grateful
and reflective citizens place wreaths on the graves of veterans to remember and
honor their service and sacrifice.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“I had done this previously with a fraternity brother of
mine and thought it was an amazing event,” said <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/networks/washington_dc.html">D.C. network</a>
leader Adam Thurn, CEAS ’10. “It’s extremely powerful and moving, and offers a
firsthand look at the losses sustained to ensure our freedoms. Many of the
volunteers brought their children and I’m sure were </div>
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providing different options for becoming engaged with the UC Alumni
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Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-37545776646809785312014-01-28T14:44:00.002-05:002014-01-29T08:38:35.327-05:00Pre-Game Events: Men's Basketball vs. Louisville and SMULooking to cheer on UC's Men's Basketball team? Join fellow alums for a basketball pre-game event to support the Bearcats as they take on Louisville and SMU.<br />
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<b>UC @ Louisville Pre-Game Event</b><br />
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<li><b>When: </b> Thursday, Jan. 30 from 4 - 6:30 p.m.</li>
<li><b>Where: </b> Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant<br /> 400 S. 4th St.<br /> Louisville, KY 40202</li>
<li><b>Cost:</b> Cash Bar / Menu Available</li>
<li><b>How: </b>RSVP to <a href="mailto:allison.hoehn@uc.edu" target="_blank">Allison Hoehn</a></li>
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<i>Looking for tickets to the game? <a href="http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/EVExecMacro?linkID=ucinn&evm=main" target="_blank">Click here</a> to order game tickets through UC Athletics.</i></div>
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<li><b>When: </b> Saturday, Feb. 8 from 4 - 6 p.m. CST, Game Tip-Off @ 6:30 p.m.</li>
<li>Where: The Nodding Donkey Sports Saloon<br /> 5600 SMU Blvd, Suite 120<br /> Dallas, TX 75206</li>
<li>Cost: $15 - Includes food and non-alcoholic refreshments</li>
<li>How: <a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1438800" target="_blank">Click here</a> to RSVP</li>
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Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-24977039896194893452013-12-18T14:05:00.000-05:002013-12-20T09:59:16.555-05:00UC vs. UNC in 2013 Belk Bowl<div class="MsoNormal">
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take on the University of North Carolina in the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/football/bowl.html#.UrGkydJDt8F" target="_blank">2013 Belk Bowl</a> on Dec. 28,
consider cheering on the ‘cats with fellow alumni in your city! The <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni" target="_blank">University of Cincinnati Alumni Association</a> has several game watches scheduled in cities
across the country. Check the list below for information on your city’s game
watch. If your city is not featured below and you’re interested in organizing a
game watch, please contact <a href="mailto:hoehnas@ucmail.uc.edu" target="_blank">Allison Hoehn</a> at the UC Alumni Association.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li>Boston Network: <a href="mailto: dan.fonovic@gmail.com" target="_blank">Dan Fonovic</a>, The Baseball Tavern<br />1270 Boylston St., Boston, MA</li>
<li>Columbus Network: <a href="mailto:mark.hale88@gmail.com" target="_blank">Mark Hale</a>, Gresso’s German Village<br />961 S High Street Columbus, OH</li>
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<li>Dallas Network: <a href="mailto:maschmitmeyer@att.net" target="_blank">Mark Schmitmeyer</a>, The Nodding Donkey Kitchen & Sports Saloon<br />5600 SMU Boulevard, Suite 120 Dallas, TX</li>
<li>Denver Network: <a href="mailto: johnmessiter@gmail.com" target="_blank">John Messiter</a>, Stoney's Bar & Grill<br />1111 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO </li>
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Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-86850390364162211692013-12-09T10:04:00.002-05:002013-12-09T10:04:37.851-05:00Volunteer Network Leaders Help Alumni Nationally Stay Connected<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The attendees of the 2013 Network Leaders <br />Conference took a backstage tour of CCM <br />during their Homecoming Weekend visit to campus.</td></tr>
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Washington D.C. is 402 miles east of the University of Cincinnati’s Clifton campus. Jacksonville, Fla., is 628 miles south; San Francisco, Calif., 2,040 miles west.<br />
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Distance didn’t stop Adam Thurn, CEAS ’10; Kimberly Marshall, Bus ’83; and Chad Reid, A&S ’09, ’10, respectively, from returning to UC for Homecoming the middle weekend of October. They came for two reasons: 1) They share a strong desire to stay closely connected with their university; 2) More importantly, they want to do the same for their fellow alumni who live with them in those distant cities.<br />
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Thurn, Marshall and Reid were three of 25 alumni who converged on the Myers Alumni Center for the UC Alumni Association’s annual Network Leaders Conference. They swapped stories, shared best practices, and collectively brainstormed about how to better engage the UC alumni in the 31 U.S. cities with UCAA regional alumni networks.<br />
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“Half of our nearly 270,000 alumni live outside Greater Cincinnati, whether it’s one state over, across the country or on the other side of the world,” said Sam Walston, CECH ’09, the UCAA program director who oversees national and international alumni outreach. “We rely on these volunteer network leaders to be our ambassadors and key resources for the thousands of alums who live in their areas.”<br />
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As the term “network” implies, the volunteers got involved with the UC Alumni Association because they either “knew somebody,” or they wanted to.<br />
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“I had gone to a UC-Northern Illinois football game with long-time network leader Dave Watkins on a visit to Chicago years ago,” recalled Markus Kremer, CEAS ’92. “When I later moved to Chicago, I got involved with the network. Then when I moved to Milwaukee, I began to coordinate that network on my own.”<br />
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Carmen Pescatrice, A&S ’11, recently moved to Cleveland. “I was looking to network with UC people in the Cleveland area to reignite the Bearcat bonds and develop my career,” he said. “When I learned there was a revitalized alumni network, I was eager to join and was appointed social chair.<br />
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“It’s a great way to make contacts and help others do the same while reminiscing about our collegiate experiences. The Bearcat network is powerful and has amazing opportunities.”<br />
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Cleveland’s alumni network was rejuvenated by a visit from UC President Santa Ono’s <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/hottesttour.html">#HottestCollegeinAmerica Tour</a> earlier this year. The turnout was tremendous, the message about today’s UC was exciting, and the alums in attendance wanted to keep the energy going. The network is the way to do that. Similar results are occurring wherever Ono’s tour makes a stop.<br />
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A key takeaway from each Network Leaders Conference is the need for diverse programming. While there will always be widespread interest in attending games when the Bearcats come to town or getting together for game-watches in local “<a href="http://ucwhereyouare.blogspot.com/2013/06/bearcat-hangouts-bringing-alumni.html">Bearcat hangouts</a>,” not everyone is into sports. Consequently, UC alums have come together this year for such events as a UC-themed picnic in Dallas, a concert featuring CCM alumna Kathleen Battle in Baltimore, a wine-tasting in Minneapolis, and a tour of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, just to name a few.<br />
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The bottom line: If you live in or near a city with a UCAA regional alumni network, there are hundreds or even thousands of Bearcats around you. Many of them get together for various kinds of activities while strengthening their UC connections. And a lot of it probably originated with your network volunteers and their Homecoming return to campus.<br />
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<a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/networks.html#.UoPQ14HQtyz">Click here</a> to see what’s going on in your area, and to volunteer with your area network. If your city isn’t listed, or if you want to learn more about getting involved, contact Sam Walston at 513-556-4404, 877-4-UCALUM toll-free, or <a href="mailto:Sam.Walston@uc.edu">Sam.Walston@uc.edu</a>.<br />
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<br />Mandy Drakefordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13514244466084177935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-8606618491482452272013-12-04T10:19:00.000-05:002013-12-04T10:20:56.280-05:00Time is running out...<div class="MsoNormal">
If you know an alum that you think deserves recognition,
there are only a few weeks left to nominate them for a UC Distinguished Alumni
Award! The deadline for the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/annual/uc_dac/nominate.html"><span style="color: red;">2014
UC Distinguished Alumni Celebration nominations</span></a> is December 18<sup>th</sup>.
<a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/annual/uc_dac.html"><span style="color: red;">The celebration</span></a>
will be Thursday, June 12<sup>th</sup> at the Kingsgate Marriott on the UC
Campus. The UC Alumni Association holds this annual event to recognize and
celebrate the many contributions and overall excellence of UC alumni in
countless fields of endeavor, throughout the world. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="color: red;">The William Howard
Taft Medal Award</span> </b>is given to an alumnus of UC solely for notable achievement
in his or her field. The award is in honor of Dr. William Howard Taft, 27<sup>th</sup>
president of the United States.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="color: red;">The UC Alumni
Association Mosaic Award</span></b> is presented to an alumnus who has demonstrated
leadership while enhancing the community through cultivating collaborations,
fostering inclusiveness, championing the cause of the underrepresented and
promoting greater equity and opportunity for others. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="color: red;">The Jeffrey Hurwitz
Young Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award</span></b> is given to a UC graduate who is
35 years old or younger for their significant professional achievement in his
or her field and continued service to the university and community. The award
is in honor of Jeffrey Hurwitz, former president of the UC Alumni Association. <o:p></o:p></div>
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alumni to get together and celebrate those who have truly made a difference. To
see videos of 2013 award recipients, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab-M-F_f5Mg&list=PLc5I8LFsaThUZQ4Zeuh3ZyPlfxhV8HToH"><span style="color: red;">click
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Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-11928496407737398152013-12-03T08:21:00.007-05:002013-12-12T14:58:47.551-05:00UC vs. Xavier Crosstown Classic Game Watches Scheduled Nationwide<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you're planning on watching the <b>University of Cincinnati vs. Xavier Crosstown Classic <a href="http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/sched/cinn-m-baskbl-sched.html"><span style="color: red;">basketball</span></a> game</b> on Dec. 14, consider cheering on the 'cats with fellow alumni in your city! The University of Cincinnati Alumni Association has several game watches scheduled in cities across the country. Click the links below for information on your city's game-watch. If your city is not featured below and you're interested in organizing a game-watch, please contact <a href="mailto:mailto: walstosj@UCMAIL.UC.EDU" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><span id="goog_657611144"></span>Sam Walston</span><span id="goog_657611145"></span></a> at the UC Alumni Association.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1356940"><span style="color: red;">Boston Network</span></a></b><br />
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<a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1356946"><b><span style="color: red;">Charlotte Network</span></b></a></span><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1356951"><span style="color: red;">Chicago Network</span></a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.regonline.com/CONCC2013" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Columbus Network</span></a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1361244"><span style="color: red;">Cleveland Network</span></a></b><br />
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<a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1357083"><b><span style="color: red;">Dallas Network</span></b></a></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1357091"><b><span style="color: red;">Dayton Network</span></b></a></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1357101"><b><span style="color: red;">Denver Network</span></b></a></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1357109"><b><span style="color: red;">Detroit Network</span></b></a></span><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1361195"><span style="color: red;">Grand Junction Network</span></a></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.regonline.com/HoustonCC20132" target="_blank">Houston Network</a></span></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1357112"><span style="color: red;">Indianapolis Network</span></a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1357115"><span style="color: red;">Los Angeles Network</span></a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1361299"><span style="color: red;">Las Vegas Network</span></a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.regonline.com/MiamiCC2013" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Miami Network</span></a></b><br />
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<a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1357129"><b><span style="color: red;">Memphis Network</span></b></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1357132"><b><span style="color: red;">Milwaukee Network</span></b></a></span><br />
<b style="color: red;"><br /></b><b><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1357139" target="_blank">Nashville <span style="color: red;">Network</span></a></span></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1357146"><span style="color: red;">New York Network</span></a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1357171"><span style="color: red;">Phoenix Network</span></a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1367122"><span style="color: red;">Philadelphia Network - TBD</span></a></b><br />
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<a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1357734"><b><span style="color: red;">San Diego Network</span></b></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1357178"><b><span style="color: red;">San Francisco Network</span></b></a><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1357200"><span style="color: red;">Sarasota Network</span></a></b><br />
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Mandy Drakefordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13514244466084177935noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-23187542412456921322013-10-24T08:29:00.002-04:002013-10-24T08:30:01.477-04:00Homecoming 2013 Creates Memories to Last<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/PEYQhIdyRaw?list=UU_ktNakxjzWZqAXCPd223tw" width="560"></iframe><br />
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Homecoming weekend started off with a kick-off party on
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Upon a Homecoming” weekend</a>. Coach Tommy Tuberville and Athletic Director
Whit Babcock spoke at the event where more than 300 people attended. Not only
was this a great kick-off for the weekend, it was also a chance for the new
renovations inside the Myers Alumni Center to be revealed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Following the kick-off party on Friday night, UC alumni,
students, employees and their families lined the streets surrounding the UC
campus early Saturday morning for the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/news/NR.aspx?id=18646">annual Homecoming parade</a>.
The fairy tale inspired floats paraded around Clifton while grand marshals
Oscar Robertson (Bus ’60, HonDoc ’07) and his wife, Yvonne (CECH ’56), waved to
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Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-10430625684010697772013-10-09T08:30:00.000-04:002013-10-11T10:30:00.243-04:00President Ono Brings UC to West Coast<div class="MsoNormal">
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Coast for two tour stops on the #HottestCollegeInAmerica tour. On back-to-back
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Both stops were a huge success with a room full of energetic
alumni, prospective students, parents, and friends of UC. Ono started off the night with an address on
the state of the university then followed by a reception and a candid Q&A
session. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151622947721786.1073741844.15769241785&type=1" target="_blank">Check out photos</a> from the
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The #HottestCollegeInAmerica tour has solidified and charged
UC alumni networks around the country with an even greater affinity with their alma
mater. The tour is presented and coordinated by the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni.html">UC Alumni Association</a> and is
named for Ono’s twitter hashtag that promotes UC as the
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here</a> to check out the rest of the #HottestCollegeInAmerica tour
schedule. <a href="https://twitter.com/PrezOno">Follow @PrezOno</a> on
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Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-11640276875054945372013-10-07T08:00:00.000-04:002013-10-07T08:00:02.886-04:00Homecoming: More Than a Football Game<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
If you graduated from the University of Cincinnati, you likely know <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/reunions/homecoming.html" target="_blank">Homecoming</a> is more than a football </div>
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game or weekend of events. Homecoming provides UC alumni with a chance to reconnect with former classmates and our alma mater. It’s an opportunity for us to show our UC pride, wave our Bearcat flags, and reflect upon (and relive) some of the most memorable moments of our lives. Homecoming gives us the opportunity to show our appreciation for UC and everything our UC experience has given us — degrees, careers, lifelong friends, spouses, and more.<br />
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Fifteen years ago, I attended the University of Cincinnati as a student-athlete on the baseball team. I immediately formed a bond with my teammates and the university. I was proud to jog out onto the field wearing a jersey stitched with “Bearcats” across my chest. As my final baseball game ended in a loss to Tulane, tears poured down my face as I thought, “It’s all over.”<br />
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I didn’t realize it then, but my last baseball game was not the end of my relationship with my teammates or the university. I’ve stayed in touch with a number of my teammates, and some of them have become my closest friends. During Homecoming weekend, I get together with former teammates, and even participate in the annual Alumni Home Run Derby.<br />
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Outside of my friendships with former teammates, UC is intertwined through many other aspects of my life. I <br />
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met my wife Stacy at the university, and our daughter, Elle, loves cheering on the Bearcats. I’ve also had the opportunity to meet dozens of alumni in Charlotte, N.C., as the network leader for the University of Cincinnati Alumni Association’s Charlotte Network.<br />
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As I return to campus on Oct. 18-20, I will reminisce about some of my favorite college memories, and also show my appreciation for a university that’s given me so much.<br />
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I hope to see you at Homecoming 2013! Go Bearcats!<br />
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Ryan Minges, BUS ’01<br />
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P.S: If you live in the Charlotte area and want to get more involved with UC, contact me at <a href="mailto:r.minges25@gmail.com">r.minges25@gmail.com</a>.<br />
<br />Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-89683253074239039182013-09-20T15:46:00.001-04:002013-09-20T15:46:36.337-04:00Flashback Friday: Call for Entries!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/reunions/homecoming.html" target="_blank">homecoming</a> nears, you likely reminisce about your experiences at the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/" target="_blank">University of Cincinnati</a>. You might even pull out some old photos to share with other alumni, friends, and family.<br />
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Now you have a chance to share these photos with other alumni across the country. The<a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni.html" target="_blank"> University of Cincinnati Alumni Association</a> is asking alumni to share their favorite UC memories and photos on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UCAlumniAssociation" target="_blank">UC Alumni Association Facebook page</a><span id="goog_353446843"></span><span id="goog_353446844"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a>. Each week, the alumni Facebook page will post a "Flashback Friday," providing alumni with a chance to reminisce about their alma mater. </div>
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To submit a photo, go to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UCAlumniAssociation" target="_blank">UC Alumni Association Facebook page</a> and click the "message" button to send a message with your flashback photos. Please include a caption for the photo and your name and graduation year. Inappropriate photos will not be accepted or posted on the UC Alumni Association Facebook page. Read more about the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/social_media.html" target="_blank">UC Alumni Association's social media guidelines</a> here. </div>
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Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-66963965981169315362013-09-16T09:09:00.002-04:002013-09-16T09:09:46.035-04:00Are you ready for fall? <div class="MsoNormal">
Are you ready for some fall fun? Be sure to check out all
the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events.html">events</a> happening
this Fall for Bearcats. Here are a few highlighted events to make
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One of the biggest events this fall is <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/reunions/homecoming/events.html">homecoming
weekend</a>. Homecoming is always a great place to reconnect with fellow
Bearcats and a great chance to be back on campus and cheer on the football team
to a victory as they take on Connecticut. This year’s theme is “Once Upon a
Homecoming” and it is taking place Oct. 18<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span>19.
There will be lots to see and do all weekend long. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Another big opportunity for alumni to stay involved and
reconnect this fall is through the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/hottesttour.html">#HottestCollegeInAmerica
tour</a> with President Santa Ono. Ono will be traveling to <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/hottesttour/schedule.html">different
cities</a> throughout the country to meet alumni, prospective students, current
co-op students, parents and donors. Make sure you check to see when he is
coming to your city and do not miss the great opportunity to find out all the
latest happenings at UC. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As always, the fall is filled with Bearcat football. Before
most home games, the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/about/myers_alumni_center.html">Myers Alumni
Center</a> will open four hours prior to kickoff for the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/football.html">Bearcats-Blitz</a>
pre-game festivities. It is considered the UC family’s biggest tailgate party.
This is another great opportunity to reconnect with fellow Bearcats and cheer
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Don’t worry, if you cannot make a home game, there are always
away game opportunities! <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/football.html">Bearcats on the
Road</a> events will take place at two away games this coming fall. On <a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1276756">Saturday,
Oct. 5</a>, Bearcats on the Road will be at the University of
South Florida and again on <a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1274072">Saturday,
Nov. 23</a><sup> </sup>, pre-game events will be held before the
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alumni to reconnect and make some new memories with UC. New events are always
popping up so be sure to check the events calendar in the next few weeks.<o:p></o:p></div>
Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-89528358554402658472013-08-30T08:50:00.001-04:002013-08-30T08:52:05.053-04:00Why Are You Cincinnati Smart? <div class="MsoNormal">
UC launched a new campaign called <a href="http://www.uc.edu/smart">Cincinnati Smart</a> this past month. This
campaign provides students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends with the
opportunity to tell the world why they are Cincinnati Smart. UC is a unique
university that creates the best environment for learning with the best minds
and in the best academic programs.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Cincinnati Smart is not only a campaign, it is who you
become while attending UC, and it gives you a competitive edge in the world.
Many factors set UC apart from other universities. UC has a revitalized campus
and provides experiential learning. It is in the top 25 of public research
universities and has standout division 1 athletics. Last but not least, UC <a href="https://twitter.com/PrezOno">President Santa Ono</a> has even coined UC
the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/hottesttour.html">#HottestCollegeInAmerica.</a>
The marketing plan includes 85 high schools that will be part of the campaign
through television, radio, billboards and various ads. Prospective students
will have the opportunity to see why so many people are proud to call UC a
second home. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Students, professors, alumni, friends and family have
already started <a href="http://www.uc.edu/smart/stories.html">sharing their
stories</a> of why they are Cincinnati Smart. Everyone can help spread the word
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Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-57856854540467819632013-08-28T08:49:00.001-04:002013-08-28T08:51:08.729-04:002012 Grad Takes Pride in UC<div class="MsoNormal">
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Nursing</a> graduate, took advantage of her time at UC. She was involved in almost
everything possible while at UC. Alex was a <a href="https://admissions.uc.edu/roar.html">ROAR campus tour guide</a> all 4
years as an undergraduate, College of Nursing <a href="http://nursing.uc.edu/academic_programs/bsn/student_support_services.html">student
tutor</a>, involved in the social sorority <a href="https://www.pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/uc/">Pi Beta Phi</a>, and served on
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and College of Nursing Scholarships, which helped her stay focused on her
academics and push herself harder to reach higher. She wanted to get as much
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given me so many great learning opportunities during my undergraduate time
which led to my first job after graduation at <a href="http://health.uc.edu/">University
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Coming from a small town, Alex thought of Cincinnati as a
culture shock at first. However, she learned to grow and love the city of
Cincinnati. She connected with prospective students as a tour guide because of
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“I strive to ‘Represent the C’ as best as I can as an alum,
and I look forward to seeing my alma mater grow in the future,” said Alex. “My
pride definitely shows through during football season. Some of my best college
memories come from traveling to Memphis, Knoxville and Oxford to watch my
Bearcats, and then coming home to <a href="http://www.gobearcats.com/">Nippert Stadium</a> to watch them play at one
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Recently, Alex relocated to Dallas, Tx. to start a new
career at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas as a nurse on their
neuroscience unit. She credits her career success to her co-op opportunity as
an undergraduate student at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where
she worked on the orthopedic and trauma unit. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“I’m Proudly Cincinnati because I love UC,” Alex says. “I’m
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<o:p></o:p>Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-52549648584889412632013-08-09T13:17:00.001-04:002013-08-09T14:48:07.895-04:00@PrezOno Energizes Boston <div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvNHSXPFnBBSjdMJROoq-gmhE5jgB91hd-ucusQ25nM6_nwabjuIUpD_DWnNB2fLdBhm_F93WZ23a68cxULfzQmMGGNadOmmqR0Zl2Z6n2oPaI9qw6MaF_GK6OiqHDPgp7b6tiFU8ObY/s1600/097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvNHSXPFnBBSjdMJROoq-gmhE5jgB91hd-ucusQ25nM6_nwabjuIUpD_DWnNB2fLdBhm_F93WZ23a68cxULfzQmMGGNadOmmqR0Zl2Z6n2oPaI9qw6MaF_GK6OiqHDPgp7b6tiFU8ObY/s320/097.JPG" width="320" /></a>UC President Santa Ono kicked off the 2<sup>nd</sup> annual <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/hottesttour.html">#HottestCollegeInAmerica
tour</a> in Boston on August 1st with an energetic room full of alumni, prospective students,
current and co-op students, parents and friends of UC. Ono started off the
night with an address on the state of the University.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Among the many speakers that evening were Dean Greer
Glazer from the <a href="http://nursing.uc.edu/">College of Nursing</a> and
co-op student Kate Davis from the <a href="http://daap.uc.edu/">College of
Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP)</a>. Dean Glazer spoke about the importance of grants and private support, and progress at the <a href="http://nursing.uc.edu/" target="_blank">College of Nursing</a>. Davis, who is currently
doing her co-op in Boston, discussed what it was like to be a co-op student at
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The #HottestCollegeInAmerica tour has solidified and charged UC alumni networks around the country to have an even greater affinity with their alma mater. The tour is presented and
coordinated by the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni.html">UC Alumni
Association</a> and is named for Ono’s twitter hashtag that promotes UC as the “#HottestCollegeInAmerica”
on social media. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Boston tour stop was the first stop on the 17 city tour
ending in Baltimore, Md. on June 11, 2014. Ono will travel across the country
throughout the next year, hitting many major cities in order to reach as many
fellow and potential Bearcats as possible. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151510486386786.1073741840.15769241785&type=3" target="_blank">Check out photos</a> from the event on Facebook.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/hottesttour/schedule.html">Click
here</a> to check out the rest of the #HottestCollegeInAmerica tour schedule. <a href="https://twitter.com/PrezOno">Follow @PrezOno</a> on his journey across
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Have you visited with Ono at previous tour stops? Comment
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Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-31895487997080560582013-08-08T09:06:00.001-04:002013-08-08T09:06:05.236-04:00Now is the Time. This is the Place.<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/Nippert%20Stadium%20(http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/ucats/spec-rel/nippert.htmlis%20ready%20for%20a%20series%20of%20long-anticipated%20renovations.%20Construction%20is%20scheduled%20to%20start%20in%20December%20of%20this%20year%20and%20is%20projected%20to%20finish%20by%20the%20start%20of%20the%202015%20season.%20%20The%20enhancements%20will%20take%20place%20on%20both%20the%20east%20and%20west%20side%20of%20the%20stadium,%20but%20a%20new%20press%20box,%20suites%20club%20seats%20and%20boxes%20will%20dawn%20the%20west%20side%20of%20the%20stadum.%20Both%20sides%20of%20the%20stadium%20will%20have%20new%20concession%20stands,%20bathrooms%20and%20updated%20concourses.%20It%20is%20expected%20that%20Nippert%20Stadium%E2%80%99s%20capacity%20will%20increase%20from%2035,000%20to%2040,000.%20%20Since%20the%20renovations%20are%20scheduled%20to%20take%20more%20than%20a%20year,%20it%20is%20a%20possibility%20that%20the%20Bearcats%20will%20not%20be%20able%20to%20play%20at%20Nippert%20Stadium%20for%20the%202014%20season.%20One%20of%20the%20options%20being%20considered%20as%20an%20alternate%20location%20is%20Paul%20Brown%20Stadium.%20While%20the%20Bearcats%20have%20used%20Paul%20Brown%20Stadium%20in%20the%20past,%20a%20final%20decision%20has%20yet%20to%20be%20made.%20%20The%20Bearcats%20have%20used%20Nippert%20Stadium%20as%20a%20playing%20field%20since%201901.%20This%20makes%20it%20the%20second-oldest%20playing%20site%20in%20the%20nation%20for%20college%20football.%20The%20demand%20for%20the%20renovations%20are%20in%20line%20with%20the%20increased%20success%20for%20the%20Bearcats%20throughout%20the%20years.%20%20For%20more%20information%20about%20the%20renovations%20and%20the%20transformation%20of%20Nippert%20Stadium,%20click%20here%20(http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/ucats/spec-rel/nippert.html)." target="_blank">Nippert Stadium</a> is
ready for a series of long-anticipated renovations. Construction is scheduled
to start in December of this year and is projected to finish by the start of the
2015 season. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The enhancements will take place on both the east and west
side of the stadium, but a new press box, suites club seats and boxes will dawn
the west side of the stadum. Both sides of the stadium will have new concession
stands, bathrooms and updated concourses. It is expected that Nippert Stadium’s
capacity will increase from 35,000 to 40,000. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Since the renovations are scheduled to take more than a year,
it is a possibility that the Bearcats will not be able to play at Nippert
Stadium for the 2014 season. One of the options being considered as an
alternate location is Paul Brown Stadium. While the Bearcats have used Paul
Brown Stadium in the past, a final decision has yet to be made. <o:p></o:p></div>
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since 1901. This makes it the second-oldest playing site in the nation for
college football. The demand for the renovations are in line with the increased
success for the Bearcats throughout the years.</div>
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transformation of Nippert Stadium, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/Nippert%20Stadium%20(http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/ucats/spec-rel/nippert.htmlis%20ready%20for%20a%20series%20of%20long-anticipated%20renovations.%20Construction%20is%20scheduled%20to%20start%20in%20December%20of%20this%20year%20and%20is%20projected%20to%20finish%20by%20the%20start%20of%20the%202015%20season.%20%20The%20enhancements%20will%20take%20place%20on%20both%20the%20east%20and%20west%20side%20of%20the%20stadium,%20but%20a%20new%20press%20box,%20suites%20club%20seats%20and%20boxes%20will%20dawn%20the%20west%20side%20of%20the%20stadum.%20Both%20sides%20of%20the%20stadium%20will%20have%20new%20concession%20stands,%20bathrooms%20and%20updated%20concourses.%20It%20is%20expected%20that%20Nippert%20Stadium%E2%80%99s%20capacity%20will%20increase%20from%2035,000%20to%2040,000.%20%20Since%20the%20renovations%20are%20scheduled%20to%20take%20more%20than%20a%20year,%20it%20is%20a%20possibility%20that%20the%20Bearcats%20will%20not%20be%20able%20to%20play%20at%20Nippert%20Stadium%20for%20the%202014%20season.%20One%20of%20the%20options%20being%20considered%20as%20an%20alternate%20location%20is%20Paul%20Brown%20Stadium.%20While%20the%20Bearcats%20have%20used%20Paul%20Brown%20Stadium%20in%20the%20past,%20a%20final%20decision%20has%20yet%20to%20be%20made.%20%20The%20Bearcats%20have%20used%20Nippert%20Stadium%20as%20a%20playing%20field%20since%201901.%20This%20makes%20it%20the%20second-oldest%20playing%20site%20in%20the%20nation%20for%20college%20football.%20The%20demand%20for%20the%20renovations%20are%20in%20line%20with%20the%20increased%20success%20for%20the%20Bearcats%20throughout%20the%20years.%20%20For%20more%20information%20about%20the%20renovations%20and%20the%20transformation%20of%20Nippert%20Stadium,%20click%20here%20(http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/ucats/spec-rel/nippert.html)." target="_blank">click here</a>. </div>
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Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-66423598449948085922013-08-07T11:53:00.001-04:002013-08-07T11:56:35.746-04:00Bearcat Hangouts Featured in Summer Newsletter<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inflatable Bearcat outside of O'Leary's in <br />
Chicago before a UC game watch</td></tr>
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As football season nears, <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.uc.edu/foundation/newsletter/UCAA/ucwhereyouare/august2013/august2013.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">the summer edition of the UC Where You Are newsletter</span></a> </span>featured <a href="http://ucwhereyouare.blogspot.com/2013/06/bearcat-hangouts-bringing-alumni.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">'Bearcat Hangouts</span>'</a> in Columbus, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. These hangouts provide Bearcats fans with an opportunity to gather with other alumni outside of Cincinnati and cheer on the 'Cats during various sporting events.<br />
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Other stories in the summer edition included a story about an <a href="http://ucwhereyouare.blogspot.com/2013/06/freelance-video-spawns-millions-of.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">alumnus who generated millions of views to his freelance video</span></a><span style="color: red;">, <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/spotlight/chris-downie.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">a profile of an alumnus who started SparkPeople.com</span></a></span>, details about the second leg of the #HottestCollegeinAmerica tour, and a story about a<a href="http://ucwhereyouare.blogspot.com/2013/06/2013-grad-lives-uc-life-to-fullest.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"> recent graduate's UC experience and new career.</span></a><br />
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If you didn't receive the newsletter via e-mail, <a href="http://www.uc.edu/foundation/newsletter/UCAA/ucwhereyouare/august2013/august2013.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">check out the full issue online</span></a> and then <a href="https://webapps.uc.edu/Alumni/Records/ChangeInfo.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">update your contact information</span></a> to ensure you receive the latest version in your inbox every few months.<br />
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If you have an idea for the next edition, or know an alum to spotlight,<span style="color: red;"><a href="https://twitter.com/uofcincyalumni" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"> Tweet us at @UofCincyAlumni</span></a>,</span> comment below or send us an e-mail to <a href="mailto:alumni.association@uc.edu"><span style="color: red;">alumni.association@uc.edu</span></a>.<br />
<br />Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-41573668939417927442013-07-30T09:39:00.004-04:002013-07-31T09:14:01.894-04:00Stepping Up for Future GenerationsGrowing tuition fees. A troubling job market. Mounting student loan debt. These are the realities of higher education, which can play a significant role in the decisions young adults make when deciding how to pursue their education.<br />
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Those of us who graduated decades ago didn't face these same challenges. Higher education was, at that time, more attainable. More affordable. The job market was more stable. In short: we were lucky.<br />
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Today, we cannot be complacent about the extreme challenges college students face. For those of us who have experienced how a college education can put you on the trajectory to success, we have a responsibility to empower future generations by giving them access to the same opportunities we had.<br />
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Universities are sources of innovation. Universities are where entrepreneurial spirits are encouraged, groundbreaking findings are discovered, minds are opened and critical thinking skills are honed. <br />
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As we experience our own successes, we must remember to invest in the future through higher education. When we entrust funds to a center of learning we provide resources so that the next generation can pick up the baton and run with it. We are setting the stage for even greater accomplishments.<br />
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This is a theme I've called upon many times in the last several years, as I've served as the Washington, D.C. campaign committee chair for the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/" target="_blank">University of Cincinnati’s</a> billion-dollar <a href="http://www.uc.edu/foundation/about_the_campaign.html" target="_blank"><b><i>Proudly Cincinnati </i></b>campaign</a>. As a 1982 graduate of the university’s <a href="http://daap.uc.edu/" target="_blank">College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP)</a>, I’m proud of UC as an institution and as the place that helped me shape my future. I surely wouldn't be where I am today were it not for UC.<br />
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And I am not alone. I've had the opportunity to engage with hundreds of UC alumni in the region, and I've realized we have one thing in common: deep respect for our alma mater. In sparking those fond memories of our formative college years, it became clear for many, the time to give back is now.<br />
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When talking with donors who have generously contributed to the University of Cincinnati, it is obvious they see the bigger picture. A gift to a great university makes it possible for students to succeed and helps the university attract and retain the best teaching talent. Higher education is a cause that undoubtedly deserves our support.<br />
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With the help of my fellow D.C.-based alumni, the University of Cincinnati recently reached its billion-dollar fundraising goal. These donations will accelerate the university’s transformation into a world-class institution. I am proud of what the university has accomplished and what I and my compatriots have been able to contribute. We believe in the work that is happening on the campus and beyond.<br />
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While the system of higher education has issues that need to be overcome, it is not in our best interests to stand idle. So I would challenge all readers of this post to do what many UC grads have done. Take up the responsibility to support your alma mater. Heed the call to support the university that supported you in your most formative adult years. You may not even fathom what your investment can make possible.<br />
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<b>About the Author</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DAAP Alumnus Todd DeGarmo</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/ucwhereyouare/washington_dc/profiles/todd_degarmo.html" target="_blank">Todd DeGarmo</a> is a University of Cincinnati alumnus (DAAP ’82) and served as the <b><i>Proudly Cincinnati </i></b><a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/ucwhereyouare/washington_dc.html" target="_blank">Washington, D.C. Campaign Committee</a> Chair. He has been a <a href="http://www.uc.edu/foundation/contact/board.html" target="_blank">UC Foundation Trustee</a> since 2008. DeGarmo is the principal and <a href="http://www.studios.com/" target="_blank">CEO of STUDIOS Architecture</a>, an international design practice recognized for innovation in both buildings and interiors.<br />
<br />Proudly Cincinnatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753273722673044568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237835778575124548.post-53792127923858858452013-07-25T09:30:00.000-04:002013-07-29T13:57:14.368-04:00Santa Comes to Town Early This Year<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">President Ono speaks with alumni in Dayton. </td></tr>
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President Santa Ono is at it again. He will kick off the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/hottesttour.html">2013-2014 #HottestCollegeInAmerica Tour</a> in Boston on Aug. 1, 2013 at the Algonquin Club of Boston at 6:30 p.m. The #HottestCollegeInAmerica Tour provides alumni, prospective students, current and co-op students, parents and friends of UC with an opportunity to meet President Ono in various cities around the country. <br />
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Fellow Bearcats are encouraged to participate during the tour stops, and ask questions about the university. Ono offers a very open environment with a candid Q&A session after his presidential presentation.<br />
Presented and coordinated by the <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni.html">UC Alumni Association</a>, the tour is named for Ono’s Twitter hashtag that promotes UC as the “#HottestCollegeinAmerica” on social media.<br />
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The Boston tour stop is the first stop on a 17 city tour ending in Baltimore, Md. on June 11, 2014. Ono will travel from coast to coast throughout the next year, hitting many major cities in order to reach as many fellow and potential bearcats as possible.<br />
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<a href="http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1253334">Click here to register</a> for the #HottestCollegeInAmerica Tour stop in Boston. <a href="https://twitter.com/PrezOno">Follow @PrezOno</a> on his journey across the country, and <a href="http://www.uc.edu/alumni/connect/events/hottesttour.html">check back for registration links</a> for other tour stops.<br />
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Have you visited with President Ono at previous tour stops? Comment below about your favorite part of President Ono’s visit to your city!Mandy Drakefordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13514244466084177935noreply@blogger.com0