Proudly Cincinnati - May 2009

UC In The News

UC Dance Team named World Champions
The UC Dance Team has long been recognized as one of the finest groups of its kind, but after the recent International Cheer Union World Cheerleading Championships, they can be called the “best in the world.”

UC's Accounting program counted among nation's best
The latest BusinessWeek rankings put UC’s undergraduate accounting program in the College of Business in the top 10 nationally and the highest ranked program in the Midwest.

Size, diversity and academic strength mark '09 freshman class
Following a year of capacity open houses, busy campus tours and soaring numbers of applications, this fall UC will welcome a freshman class of more than 5,000, up about 15% over last year. And the new class may also be UC’s most academically prepared ever.

Applied research reshapes St. Bernard neighborhood
The renewal of the urban Cincinnati community of St. Bernard began with ideas that emerged from two UC applied research projects.

Proudly Cincinnati

Almost half-way there!
As of April 30, "Proudly Cincinnati" had commitments of $498 million toward UC's campaign goal of $1 billion supporting scholarships, great teaching and excellence in research. Bookmark the Campaign Web site for all the latest news.

New gift supports improvements for Adult Cancer Program
The UC Barrett Cancer Institute at University Hospital has received an additional $2 million to help provide for physical and technological upgrades.

Regional launches celebrate UC
Following the successful April launch of "Proudly Cincinnati" in New York, campaign volunteers are gearing up for launches in Chicago on May 30 at Arlington Park Racecourse and Washington, DC on June 18 at The University Club. For more information, respond to this message or contact the UC Foundation at (888) 556-8889.

UC People

Unilever CEO to address UC graduates
The head of Unilever, Paul Polman, will speak to the 2009 graduating class during June 13 Commencement exercises. Polman will be one of one of five alumni to receive special honors that day.

In his words: Interning in New York City
Senior journalism and geography student Keith Rutowski has gathered a lot of life experience during his internship at National Geographic Adventure.

Nightingale Awards honor Nursing excellence
More than a dozen alumni, including a University Hospital flight nurse, were this year’s recipients of the College of Nursing's annual Florence Nightingale Awards. The awards celebrate the critical and caring nature of the nursing profession, and recognize those who demonstrate unusual devotion and excellence in the field.

UC Events

Students break records at cancer fundraiser

The annual, student-organized Relay For Life campus fundraiser set new records for donations and pledges. Read and watch a video about how the cancer-fighting event was organized and staged.

UC joins celebration at Civil Rights Game
UC alumni and friends are invited to join Major League Baseball at the annual Civil Rights Game to be held June 20 as the Reds host the Chicago White Sox.

Plenty of events and opportunities coming for alumni
Warmer weather seems to bring a fuller calendar for UC alumni events across the country. Check the schedule for the weeks and months ahead.

UC Get Involved

Alumni Weekend will draw thousands to campus
A full schedule of activities makes Alumni Weekend an annual cornerstone of UC’s spring calendar. The popular event will take place May 15-17.

Recreation Center to host kids' camp this summer
A program for children ages 6-12, hosted by UC’s state-of-the-art Campus Recreation Center, is one of many summer camps and programs available this year at UC.