Walk As One Oct. 16

The Walk As One fund-raiser is set for Saturday, Oct. 16. This memo to the university community is from the co-chairs of the Just Community steering committee.

FROM: Jane E. Henney, Senior Vice President & Provost
  Mitchel D. Livingston, Vice President
  Anthony J. Perzigian, Senior Vice President & Provost

Dear Colleagues,

The University of Cincinnati is joining with the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) to take part in the Walk As One Walk-A-Thon scheduled for Saturday, October 16th.  The NCCJ is a human relations organization dedicated to fighting racism in the United States by promoting understanding and respect among all races, religions, and cultures.  The event raised over $295,000 last year supporting important programs of NCCJ and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

As co-chairs of the Just Community Steering Committee, we are asking you to encourage others to become Walk As One volunteers.  We believe NCCJ's Walk As One is a tangible way to show your support and accept responsibility for a more caring and inclusive community at UC and in Cincinnati. 

Last year, UC received the award as the top fund raising school team.  This marks our fourth year of participation and we’re excited that this year’s Walk will commence from the Freedom Center at 10:00 AM.  Bus transportation will be provided to and from campus and will begin transporting walkers at 8:15 AM to downtown and the last bus will return from the Freedom Center at 2:00 PM.  We expect over 500 faculty, staff, and students from UC to take part in the October 16th event.  We need you to help us achieve our goal.  Please encourage members of your department to volunteer for the Walk As One 10K Run.  If you have any questions about the Walk, please contact Deborah Weinstein, Director of Business Affairs, Division of Student Affairs and Services, at 556-4194 or by e-mail at Deborah.Weinstein@uc.edu.

More information about Walk As One and NCCJ programs may be found at the UC Just Community website:  www.uc.edu/justcommunity/walk.  The Walk As One sign-up form can be accessed at this website as well.  We encourage you and members of your department to do your part to make the University and Cincinnati a better place for everyone.