Proudly Cincinnati - June 2009

UC In The News

UC alums win 2009 Tony Awards
A pair of alumni from UC’s College-Conservatory of Music recently joined the elite roster of artists who have received the theater industry’s highest honor.

Fall’s freshman class turning heads statewide
The Columbus Dispatch recently reported on UC’s dramatic increase in freshman enrollment for this fall, and specifically cited on-campus housing as a primary draw.

UC rises in research rankings
The latest report on federal research expenditures places UC among the top 20 public institutions.

UC students design new hospital gowns
Everyone knows that traditional hospital gown designs have “something missing.” An invention-oriented Web site has featured new ideas developed by UC students.

University Hospital opens Center for Women’s Health
Practitioners at UC’s University Hospital have begun seeing patients at a new, $2.9 million hub where women can receive the broadest spectrum of health care at one location.

Raymond Walters College earns accreditation
UC learned last month that its Raymond Walters College in Blue Ash has earned a preliminary recommendation for a 10-year accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission.

Search Committee refines presidential job description
Following weeks of input from throughout the UC community, the Presidential Search Committee has developed the position profile that is now guiding search activities.

Proudly Cincinnati

Conway gift supports great teaching in Catholic Studies
Ruth and Robert Conway have generously given $2 million to endow a chair in Catholic Studies, which will examine the secular role Catholicism has played in shaping many disciplines for more than 2,000 years.

Washington DC regional campaign launch Thursday
Following successful events in New York and Chicago, campaign volunteers are gearing up for the Washington, DC Proudly Cincinnati launch on June 18 at The University Club. For more information, respond to this message or contact the UC Foundation at 888-556-8889.

Senior class officers dedicate gift
The very origin of the University of Cincinnati was dedicated and celebrated on Commencement weekend, thanks to a gift to the university by its graduating Class of 2009.

UC People

Student project to combat effects of Alaskan climate change
The latest example of UC’s leadership and impact in the experiential learning field is a student design that will help an imperiled Native American community in Alaska.

Newest ‘Mr. Bearcat’ named
Nate Smith, a member of the UC Alumni Association’s Student Alumni Council, is this year’s “Mr. Bearcat,” an honor bestowed annually upon a graduating man for his academic success, demonstrated leadership in diverse settings, and enormous “Bearcat Spirit.”

UC Events

Commencement welcomes newest alumni
The UC alumni family grew by almost 4,500 last weekend as Commencement ceremonies honored spring graduates. Paul Polman, A&S ’79, CEO of Unilever, provided the Commencement address.

UC joins celebration at Civil Rights Game
You're invited to join UC alumni and friends at Major League Baseball's annual Civil Rights Game this Saturday, June 20, as the Reds host the Chicago White Sox. Special pricing is available for UC alums.

UC Get Involved

UCAA Membership = UC Connections
When you become a Sustaining or Life Member of your UC Alumni Association, you connect with your fellow alumni, receive a variety of special benefits, and help your Alumni Association do its important work.

Join your Alumni Association group on Facebook
The UC Alumni Association group on Facebook is growing fast as alums look to conveniently connect. If you have a Facebook account, you’re invited to join your fellow Bearcats online.