TicketsMay 25, 2012
The University of Cincinnati celebrates this week's Bearcat Friday Winner!
The University of Cincinnati Athletic Department developed a way for campus offices and businesses around the country to join in on the fun and show their Bearcat spirit!
This week's Bearcat Friday Winner is the Cincinnati Fire Department. The Bearcat mascot took a trip to Yeatman's Cove this week to visit the 2012 Kids' Safety Fair. The Kids' Safety Fair, hosted by the Cincinnati Fire Department and State Farm Insurance, educates students on fire and the dangers of carbon monoxide, as well as the importance of bicycle and water safety. Over 3,500 students from Cincinnati area schools attended this year's event. Students had the opportunity to take a tour of various safety vehicles, as well as the S.A.F.E. house. Several area safety officials were also on site for the event.
"One of the highlights of our 2012 Kids' Safety Fair was the appearance of prominent mascots; it was great hearing children say "wow there is the Bearcat let's go see him" with big smiles on their faces!" said Fred Prather, District Fire Chief.
The Cincinnati Fire Department was established in 1853 and was the first professional and fully paid fire department in the United States. The department's first chief, Miles Greenwood, was also the co-inventor of the first steam fire engine. For more information about the Cincinnati Fire Department, click here.
How Does Bearcat Friday Work?
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 support by signing up and wearing red and black on Fridays throughout the academic year. In addition to competing against other participating groups to show off your Bearcat spirit with pride, registering will make you eligible to win prizes for your group and maybe even get a visit from the Bearcat himself.
Register your business/group by clicking here. Random businesses will be selected to participate in Bearcats Friday and will be contacted if chosen.
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!
For more information on how you can be a part of Bearcat Fridays, please contact Carla Lopez in the UC Marketing/Fan Development Office at 513-556-1081.