Proudly Cincinnati - May 2008

Alumni Weekend, May 16-18

Plenty of college and all-university events highlight UC Alumni Weekend this Friday through Sunday. Alumni Weekend is a great opportunity to revisit campus and connect with your fellow Bearcats.  Read more.

UC In the News

I Love Lucy! Cincinnati's new baby bearcat gets a name
Last month we told you about the new baby binturong (or bearcat) at the Cincinnati Zoo. Now she has a name. Read more.

Cool Cars! Students create "Speed Racer" concepts
Students from UC’s top-ranked design program developed their own futuristic car concepts based on the new movie “Speed Racer.” Their work will be on public display during the movie’s Cincinnati premiere. Read more.

International students give UC top marks
The latest International Student Barometer puts UC 4th out of 84 institutions for delivering an overall university experience. Read more.

UC a Leader in Urban Universities Collective
Member institutions in the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities leverage their intellectual capital and economic power to improve life and enhance global competitiveness. UC President Nancy Zimpher is the organization’s chair. Learn more.

STEMM disciplines attracting more students
Outreach efforts spreading through the McMicken College of Arts & Sciences are helping young scholars gravitate toward programs in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine. Read more.

Latest UC Magazine now online
The latest UC Magazine describes many ways UC has earned its place as one of the nation’s top 25 public research universities. Check it out. There’s also a feature on the UC Alumni Association's Regional Alumni Networks nationwide.

UC People

Greek organizations surpass fund-raising goal
UC’s fraternities and sororities celebrated Greek Week in April and raised $33,000 for charity. Read about it and watch a video.

Q&A with Alumni Director Myron Hughes
New UC Alumni Association executive director Myron Hughes shared thoughts in a Cincinnati Business Courier interview about returning to UC and the organization’s future plans. Read the Q&A.

UC Support

Corbett estate to enhance CCM
A trust established by UC benefactor Patricia Corbett will enable the College-Conservatory of Music to create new programs and generate new ideas for arts performance and education. Read more.

UC Events

Tech Expo puts students' ingenuity on display
Next week’s annual showcase for College of Applied Science student projects and demonstrations is free to the public. Read more.

Spring Commencement coming up
All-university Commencement ceremonies for winter and spring graduates will take place in June, including the presentation of honorary degrees and awards and a special address by Earl Hamner, CCM ’48. Read more.

Sibs Weekend shares the UC experience
A record number of students and their younger brothers and sisters enjoyed the UC Alumni Association’s recent Sibs Weekend. Check out the photo gallery.

UC Get Involved

UC to host public forum on Ohio's higher education plan
On an upcoming visit to UC, the chancellor of the new University System of Ohio will lead discussion about the state’s 10-year plan to enhance higher education and how it will impact Ohio’s economic development. Read more.

Take a video tour of today's UC
If you haven’t seen UC in the last few years, you’ll be amazed at the “new” campus and the spirit within it. See a video that showcases UC's transformation.

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