November 2007

AMVETS/University of Phoenix Scholarship Program

Arizona Cardinals Kids Camp Hosted by University of Phoenix

The AMVETS/University of Phoenix Scholarship Program

There are no adequate words to fully convey the appreciation and gratitude University of Phoenix feels for the military personnel who are currently serving our country, and the selfless veterans who have served so honorably in the past.

So, rather than “say” thank you, University of Phoenix is putting those words into action by launching scholarship programs that specifically benefit members of the U.S. military.

The AMVETS/University of Phoenix Scholarship program awarded 25 scholarships this year, each valued at $4,000, to current or honorably discharged military members, including National Guard and Reserve personnel; or to a qualifying member’s spouse, child or grandchild. The first 25 scholarships were awarded November 9, 2007 during a national AMVETS ceremony in Washington, D.C.

The AMVETS (or American Veterans) organization was formed at the conclusion of World War II to provide services, legislative action and quality-of-life programs for all veterans. The national organization includes more than 1,400 chapters throughout the United States.

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University of Phoenix sponsors the Arizona Cardinals Football Kids Camp

In November 2007, University of Phoenix, as presenting partner with the Arizona Cardinals, hosted a Kids Camp for 100 members of the Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix. During the hour and a half camp, children participated in non-contact football drills and interacted with Arizona Cardinals Guard Deuce Lutui as well as Big Red, the Arizona Cardinals mascot.

The Kids Camps are designed to provide children ages 6-14 with the opportunity to learn non-contact skills such as passing and catching through a five-station interactive set up.

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Cardinal’s Academy Sponsor Reception

On November 13, 2007, University of Phoenix was one of several major companies honored for their ongoing partnership with the Arizona Cardinals Preparatory Academy in Phoenix, Arizona. The evening reception took place at the Cardinal’s Academy location. Students of the academy conducted classroom tours for the guests as Beau Musique, a group of young musicians, provided the instrumental entertainment. The reception continued with a recognition ceremony hosted by Principal Jackie Jackson who presented each partner with an award designed of artwork done by the Cardinals Academy students. Along with University of Phoenix, guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bidwill of the Arizona Cardinals Football Club, Arizona Rock Products Association, Cardinals Charities, Teach for America, Inc., Costco Wholesale Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Communities in Schools, Inc. as well as other partnering companies.

University of Phoenix is a founding partner of the Arizona Cardinals Preparatory Academy.