Proudly Cincinnati - August 2007

To keep University of Cincinnati alumni and friends informed about their university, the UC Alumni Association introduces Proudly Cincinnati. This e-newsletter is our next step up from "UC AlumNews" (which you may have received previously), with more news and information for you throughout the year. We hope you’ll consider Proudly Cincinnati a welcome addition to your inbox.

Bob Dobbs, COB ’76, ’88
UC Alumni Association President
 

UC In the News

UC named 1 of 4 top design schools in the world
UC’s Design School was one of four worldwide to earn BusinessWeek’s recent distinction as setting the 2007 “gold standard” based on its “incredible collection of fascinating products, services, research, student work and concepts.” Read more.

Governor creates The University System of Ohio
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has directed the establishment of The University System of Ohio, which more closely networks the state’s 13 public colleges and universities in order to deliver better, more affordable higher education for all Ohioans. Read more.

Top firms select UC as Innovation Incubator
UC recently assumed a key position as a “linchpin institution” in a new innovation consortium that will include leading corporations such as Procter & Gamble, General Mills and CitiGroup. Read more.

University’s financial picture gains clarity, strength
All public universities are adjusting to the fiscal realities of a new era in higher education. UC’s budget for the 2008 fiscal year reflects great progress in meeting its financial challenges. Read more.

Enrollment demand creates UC’s first admissions wait-list
The University of Cincinnati’s value proposition for prospective students is readily apparent. In fact, UC anticipates its largest freshman class in decades this fall. Read more.

UC launches Public Wi-Fi in Uptown
A partnership between UC and Cincinnati Bell has led to a new service for visitors to campus and surrounding neighborhoods—guest internet access to the UC Mobile wireless network. Read more.

UC People

McMicken College of Arts & Sciences names new Dean
UC has appointed Valerie Gray Hardcastle as the 20th dean of its largest college. The nationally recognized scholar and administrator, who arrives from Virginia Tech, will assume her official duties in early September. Read more.

‘Big O’ shares insights with Class of ’07
Renowned UC alumnus Oscar Robertson was the keynote speaker at Spring Commencement. His remarks were preceded by a video that beautifully summarized his remarkable journey. Watch the video.

New Canadian Grads soak up commencement experience
A trio of distance-learning students in UC’s Fire Sciences program visited UC for the first time in June. They marveled at their “new campus,” celebrated at the UC Alumni Association’s “Grad Bash,” and then walked during Commencement. Read more.

UC Magazine features alumni ‘Dream Jobs’
The July issue of UC Magazine is available online. It features the experiences of alumni who have turned their degrees into rewarding careers. Read more.

UC Support

Gift creates the Winkle College of Pharmacy
The UC College of Pharmacy has become the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy in recognition of a $10-million gift from a member of the college’s Class of 1958. Read more.

Gift strengthens Lifelong Learning opportunities
A recent gift has changed the name of UC’s Institute for Lifetime Education to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Cincinnati, making the program even stronger. Read more.

UC receives Eminent Scholar technology research funding
The only two 2007 Ohio Eminent Scholar Awards, made in conjunction with the state’s Third Frontier economic development project, are coming to UC. Funds will be used by the College of Engineering and McMicken College of Arts & Sciences for technology commercialization research. Read more.

UC Events

Save the Date: Homecoming 2007
Homecoming is set for Saturday, Oct. 13, when the UC-Louisville football game will cap a full day of activities coordinated by the UC Alumni Association’s Student Alumni Council. Plan now!

UC Get Involved!

Cat Attack is coming!
An exciting new era of Bearcat football has begun, and demand for tickets to see Coach Brian Kelly’s 2007 squad is up dramatically this year. Season ticket plans cost as little as $60. Check out the options and all the pre-season scoop.

With social and career networking, Bigger is Better
The free online community for UC alumni, inCircle, keeps growing. If you’re in it, you’re potentially networked to thousands of your fellow Bearcats. If you haven’t registered yet, consider yourself invited. Read more.

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