TicketsAug. 4, 2008
Cincinnati is Bearcats Proud and the University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics has developed a new way for you to participate in the excitement on campus this year. This new initiative is called Bearcats Fridays, and it is a free program directed at engaging campus offices, alumni, area businesses, and fans to join in on the fun and show your pride for the University.
In a joint effort with universities across the country and the Collegiate Licensing Company, UC is participating in College Colors Day on August 29, 2008. College Colors Day was developed to celebrate the start of the fall sports season as well as the start of students coming back to campus. In recognition of these events and as a sign of their support, both Todd Portune, Hamilton County Commissioner and Mark Mallory, Mayor of the City of Cincinnati have issued proclamations declaring August 29, 2008 College Colors Day in Hamilton County and the City of Cincinnati.
While College Colors Day is just one day, Bearcat Fridays is scheduled to run throughout the year. Sponsored by the UC Department of Athletics, UC Office of Trademarks, and the UC Alumni Association, Bearcats' fans can participate in the fun and show your support by signing up and wearing your UC gear starting on Friday August 8, 2008. In addition to competing against other participating groups to show your colors with pride, registering will make you eligible to win prizes for your group and maybe even get a visit from the Bearcat himself.
Here's how it works:
Register your business/group by registering here.
Wear something UC branded or at least red and black on each Friday starting on August 8, 2008.
Your business/group will be listed as a Bearcats Friday participant in UC athletics communications such as our electronic newsletter, C-Mail.
Your business/group will receive a sign to display showing your support to our students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and that you are a proud member of Bearcats Nation! Your business/group will also be eligible in drawings, featuring the Bearcats Friday Business of the Week.
Business of the Week winners will receive a UC gift basket, "Bearcat Friday" discount off UC merchandise and a visit from the Bearcats' mascot. We will also take a picture of your group and post it on the Bearcats Friday page at GoBEARCATS.com, and you will be recognized that week on CATSvision in all UC athletics venues. Even if you do not win the weekly drawing, please send in pictures of your group and we will post them on the Bearcats Friday page to show your support.
For more information on how you can be a part of Bearcat Fridays, please contact Leslie Wenert in the UC Marketing/Fan Development Office at 513-556-0838.