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Alumni Weekend Tugs Bearcats Back to Campus

The University of Cincinnati Alumni Association (UCAA) and the various UC colleges expect “many happy Alumni Weekend. 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.

returns” for April’s annual

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.

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.

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.

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.

For avid Bearcat-watchers, the UC Baseball team is playing a three-game home series against Connecticut all weekend, and the UC Track & Field squad is hosting the All-Ohio Championships Friday and Saturday.

“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.”

Pre-Tournament Event: Men’s Basketball Coach to Tip Off Alumni Reception

Sean Kilpatrick

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 here.

Prior to tip-off, University of Cincinnati (UC) alumni will be treated to more first-class action free reception 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.

IF YOU GO

What: AAC Tournament Alumni Reception

When: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, March 13

Where: Westin Hotel on Lt. George W. Lee Ave.

Additional details: Free; appearances by Coach Mike Cronin and UC Athletic Director Mike Bohn

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 Bearcats Hangouts that may be occurring in a location closer to home by clicking here.

Representing UC in London

The Bearcats may have suffered a loss this past Saturday, but they were still supported by UC fans all the way in London! Local alumna, Lauren Kelly, hosted a game-watch at the Hippodrome 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.

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. 

UC Alums Celebrate #UCLove

Since they met as UC students, David and Kari Kolb thought it was only appropriate that they got married on UC’s campus at the Tangeman University Center years later. David and Kari met while working their way through college at the UC Campus Recreation Center.

“Because we met at UC, saying ‘I do’ right there in front of TUC really brought everything full circle,” said Kari.

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.

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.

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 Twitter. 

#UCLove Stories

#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!  

UC alums, Breanna and Todd Praechter, met while working on a service-filled trip with the UC student organization, Serve Beyond Cincinnati. They have been married since 2011.

Bob and Phyllis Favorite 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 in love.

After meeting in a mass communication class, Tom and Chris Carleton could not imagine a life without each other or UC. They admit that their social calendars will often coincide with UC’s.

Valentine’s Day is a special day to celebrate 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 Twitter.

UC Alumna Hosts Game-Watch in London

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 on January 30.

Join fellow alumni at the Hippodrome 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 UC Alumni Association is sending Cincinnati chili to be served alongside the American sports bar menu at the Hippodrome.

This is great opportunity for our international alumni to get together and cheer on the UC Bearcats.

Who: UC Alumni in the Greater London area

What: UC Bearcats vs. Louisville Cardinals game-watch

Where: TheHippodrome in the heart of Leicester Square

When: February 22, 2014 at 5 p.m.

How: RSVP to Lauren Kelly or Allison Hoehn

For more information on how to start a game-watch near you, email Allison Hoehn. 

Community Service Projects Bring UC Alums Together

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 the big screen.

While that will always be a staple of UC camaraderie in the UC Alumni Association’s regional alumni networks, 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.

 

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.

“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.”

A different kind of community service event took place right 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.

“I had done this previously with a fraternity brother of mine and thought it was an amazing event,” said D.C. network 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

able to have a teaching moment with them.”

“I heard many of the participants say they were happy to see our D.C. alumni network do something like this,” Thurn said. “We want to continue providing different options for becoming engaged with the UC Alumni Association."

Pre-Game Events: Men's Basketball vs. Louisville and SMU

Looking 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.

UC @ Louisville Pre-Game Event

• When:  Thursday, Jan. 30 from 4 - 6:30 p.m.
• Where:  Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
                400 S. 4th St.
                Louisville, KY 40202
• Cost:  Cash Bar / Menu Available
• How:  RSVP to Allison Hoehn

Looking for tickets to the game? Click here to order game tickets through UC Athletics.

UC @ SMU Pre-Game Event

• When:  Saturday, Feb. 8 from 4 - 6 p.m. CST, Game Tip-Off @ 6:30 p.m.
• Where:  The Nodding Donkey Sports Saloon
               5600 SMU Blvd, Suite 120
               Dallas, TX 75206
• Cost:  $15 - Includes food and non-alcoholic refreshments
• How:  Click here to RSVP

For more information, contact Allison Hoehn. 

UC vs. UNC in 2013 Belk Bowl

If you’re planning on watching the University of Cincinnati take on the University of North Carolina in the 2013 Belk Bowl on Dec. 28, 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. 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 Allison Hoehn at the UC Alumni Association.

• Boston Network:  Dan Fonovic, The Baseball Tavern
  1270 Boylston St., Boston, MA
• Columbus Network: Mark Hale, Gresso’s German Village
  961 S High Street Columbus, OH

• Dayton Network: Dennis Hole, Dayton Beer Company
  912 East Dorthy Lane Kettering, OH

• Dallas Network: Mark Schmitmeyer, The Nodding Donkey Kitchen & Sports Saloon
  5600 SMU Boulevard, Suite 120 Dallas, TX
• Denver Network:  John Messiter, Stoney's Bar & Grill
  1111 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 

• Miami Network: Sandra Van Buskirk, Skyline Chili
  2834 North University Sunrise, FL

• Phoenix Network: Brian Moore, Spoke and Wheel Tavern and Eatery
  8525 N. Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ

Volunteer Network Leaders Help Alumni Nationally Stay Connected

The attendees of the 2013 Network Leaders
Conference took a backstage tour of CCM
during their Homecoming Weekend visit to campus.

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.

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.

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.

“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.”

As the term “network” implies, the volunteers got involved with the UC Alumni Association because they either “knew somebody,” or they wanted to.

“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.”

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.

“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.”

Cleveland’s alumni network was rejuvenated by a visit from UC President Santa Ono’s #HottestCollegeinAmerica Tour 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.

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 “Bearcat hangouts,” 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.

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.

Click here 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 Sam.Walston@uc.edu.

Time is running out...

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 2014 UC Distinguished Alumni Celebration nominations is December 18^th. The celebration will be Thursday, June 12^th 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.

Each year, four awards are given to the top nominated alumni:

The William Howard Taft Medal Award 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^th president of the United States.

 The Alumni Distinguished Service Award is given to a dedicated alumni who make an outstanding contribution to UC by aiding the advancement of the university through their service.

The UC Alumni Association Mosaic Award 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.

The Jeffrey Hurwitz Young Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award 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.

The Distinguished Alumni Celebration is an exciting time for alumni to get together and celebrate those who have truly made a difference. To see videos of 2013 award recipients, click here.

Remember, December 18^th is fast approaching! Submit your nominations before it is too late! 

UC vs. Xavier Crosstown Classic Game Watches Scheduled Nationwide

If you're planning on watching the University of Cincinnati vs. Xavier Crosstown Classic basketball game 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 Sam Walston at the UC Alumni Association.

Register for a game-watch near you:

Boston Network

Charlotte Network

Chicago Network

Columbus Network

Cleveland Network

Dallas Network

Dayton Network

Denver Network

Detroit Network

Grand Junction Network

Houston Network

Indianapolis Network

Los Angeles Network

Las Vegas Network

Miami Network

Memphis Network

Milwaukee Network

Nashville Network

New York Network

Phoenix Network

Philadelphia Network - TBD

San Diego Network

San Francisco Network

Sarasota Network

Seattle Network

St. Louis Network

Tampa Network

Twin Cities Network

Washington D.C. Network

Homecoming 2013 Creates Memories to Last

Homecoming weekend started off with a kick-off party on Friday night at the newly renovated Myers Alumni Center. It was the perfect way to start off the fun-fill “Once Upon a Homecoming” weekend. 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.

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 annual Homecoming parade. 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 the Bearcat fans watching.

The rest of Saturday was filled with alumni reuniting and celebrating with each other as the UC Bearcats walked away with the big win against UCONN.

Share your favorite memories from Homecoming below.

President Ono Brings UC to West Coast

University of Cincinnati President Santa Ono visited the West Coast for two tour stops on the #HottestCollegeInAmerica tour. On back-to-back days, President Ono and other UC staffers ventured to Seattle and Portland.

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. Check out photos from the event on Facebook.

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 UC Alumni Association and is named for Ono’s twitter hashtag that promotes UC as the “#HottestCollegeInAmerica” on social media.

Click here to check out the rest of the #HottestCollegeInAmerica tour schedule. Follow @PrezOno on his journey across the country.

Have you visited with Ono at previous tour stops? Comment below about your favorite part of President Ono’s visit to your city! 

Homecoming: More Than a Football Game

If you graduated from the University of Cincinnati, you likely know Homecoming is more than a football

Ryan Minges, University Cincinnati
Alumni - Charlotte Network

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.

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.”

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.

Outside of my friendships with former teammates, UC is intertwined through many other aspects of my life. I

Ryan, his wife Stacy, and daughter Elle 

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.

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.

I hope to see you at Homecoming 2013! Go Bearcats!

Ryan Minges, BUS ’01

P.S:  If you live in the Charlotte area and want to get more involved with UC, contact me at r.minges25@gmail.com.

Flashback Friday: Call for Entries!

As homecoming nears, you likely reminisce about your experiences at the University of Cincinnati. You might even pull out some old photos to share with other alumni, friends, and family.

Now you have a chance to share these photos with other alumni across the country. The University of Cincinnati Alumni Association is asking alumni to share their favorite UC memories and photos on the UC Alumni Association Facebook page. Each week, the alumni Facebook page will post a "Flashback Friday," providing alumni with a chance to reminisce about their alma mater. 

To submit a photo, go to the UC Alumni Association Facebook page 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 UC Alumni Association's social media guidelines here. 

Submit your photos and let's flashback to great red and black memories!

Are you ready for fall?

Are you ready for some fall fun? Be sure to check out all the events happening this Fall for Bearcats. Here are a few highlighted events to make sure you do not miss them!

One of the biggest events this fall is homecoming weekend. 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. 18-19. There will be lots to see and do all weekend long. 

Another big opportunity for alumni to stay involved and reconnect this fall is through the #HottestCollegeInAmerica tour with President Santa Ono. Ono will be traveling to different cities 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.

As always, the fall is filled with Bearcat football. Before most home games, the Myers Alumni Center will open four hours prior to kickoff for the Bearcats-Blitz 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 on the Bearcats! Everyone is always invited.

Don’t worry, if you cannot make a home game, there are always away game opportunities! Bearcats on the Road events will take place at two away games this coming fall. On Saturday, Oct. 5, Bearcats on the Road will be at the University of South Florida and again on Saturday, Nov. 23 , pre-game events will be held before the Houston game. 

This fall will be a busy one, but always a great chance for 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.

Why Are You Cincinnati Smart?

UC launched a new campaign called Cincinnati Smart 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.

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 President Santa Ono has even coined UC the #HottestCollegeInAmerica. 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.

Students, professors, alumni, friends and family have already started sharing their stories of why they are Cincinnati Smart. Everyone can help spread the word about why they believe UC is the best university around. 

Help us spread the world and share your story about why you are Cincinnati Smart. 

2012 Grad Takes Pride in UC

“I just knew UC was the one,” said Alex Hartke the first time she stepped foot onto UC’s campus.

Alex, a 2012 College of Nursing graduate, took advantage of her time at UC. She was involved in almost everything possible while at UC. Alex was a ROAR campus tour guide all 4 years as an undergraduate, College of Nursing student tutor, involved in the social sorority Pi Beta Phi, and served on the Committee for Athletic Traditions and Spirit. She did it all.

During her time at UC, Alex received a Cincinnatus scholarship 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 out of UC as possible.

“My education is the key to my career,” said Alex. “It’s given me so many great learning opportunities during my undergraduate time which led to my first job after graduation at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.” 

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 her own transformation while she attended UC.

“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 Nippert Stadium to watch them play at one of my favorite spots on campus.”

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.

“I’m Proudly Cincinnati because I love UC,” Alex says. “I’m so proud that I had the opportunity to spend my undergrad time in Cincinnati.”