Proudly Cincinnati - November 2007

UC In the News

State of the University: UC a catalyst for 'Metro Nation'
President Nancy Zimpher’s recent State of the University Address described how great cities need great universities--and vice versa--and shared good news about UC’s “great” journey. Read it here.

UC shines brightly in Solar Decathlon
The prestigious competition to build the premier energy-efficient home took UC students and their work to the National Mall in Washington, D.C.  Read and watch more.

UC has prominent voice in Brookings 'Urban Blueprint' launch
President Nancy Zimpher represented her fellow urban university presidents at the recent launch of the Brookings Institution’s Blueprint for American Prosperity, which asserts that the nation’s ability to compete globally rests largely on the vitality of its major metropolitan areas. Read more.

Student Survey: UC provides high impact education
The national survey that assesses college students’ level of positive engagement with their university indicates that UC is continuing its forward momentum. Read more.

Attracting the next generation of UC students
How does a university market itself in today’s higher education environment? Some of UC’s marketing efforts were featured last month in the Columbus Dispatch. Read more.

UC Magazine online
The November UC Magazine takes a close, often breathtaking look at UC’s transformed campus while examining how a well developed sense of place helps shape the educational experience. See it here.


UC People

UC researcher receives highest honor for young scientists
A University of Cincinnati physiologist was recently named a recipient of the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.  Read more here.

Co-op founder becomes 3rd honored with campus statue
Herman Schneider, founder of cooperative education and 19th UC president, joined alumni William Howard Taft and Oscar Robertson in being honored with a statue on campus.  Read and see more.


UC Support

PACE $420-million gift elevates UC's national standing
UC’s perception and reality took huge leaps forward with last month’s announcement of a $420-million contribution of hardware and software to further design and engineering education.  Read more.

Bequest provides $20-Million for space exploration
UC research in space exploration received a rocket-like boost with the University’s largest bequest from an individual.  Read more.

UC Events

UC ready for West Virginia
Arguably the biggest UC football game ever will be played at Nippert Stadium this Saturday. The 21st-ranked Bearcats host 5th-ranked West Virginia with a potential Big East championship on the line. If you don’t have tickets, catch it on TV at 7:45 p.m. ET – it’s ESPN’s showcase primetime telecast.  Read more.

Crosstown Shootout: Make it a Party!
If you live somewhere other than Greater Cincinnati and want to enjoy the annual UC-Xavier Crosstown Shootout basketball game with your fellow Bearcats, you may be near one of 50+ game-watching parties nationwide.  Details here.

Homecoming 2007: Back to the Bearcat
Most long-time observers say it was the best UC Homecoming ever A night game, a ranked team, a sellout crowd, perfect weather, and more people on campus at one time than ever before ... Here's a video and slideshow retrospective of October 13, 2007.

UC Get Involved!

UCAA 2008 scholarship applications due soon
The UC Alumni Association awarded scholarships to more than 90 students (mostly children or grandchildren of alumni) for the current academic year. Application deadlines for 2008-09 scholarships are approaching. Read more.

Lifelong Learning courses begin in January
Alumni and friends can meet their needs for ongoing, lifetime education through UC's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. A wide range of courses begins soon.  Read more.

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