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University of Phoenix Receives Honorable Red Cross Award

This May, the University of Phoenix family came to the aid of victims from the earthquake in China by raising money for the Red Cross’s National Disaster Relief Fund. The support from employees company-wide was overwhelming and resulted in a combined company/employee donation of over $125,000.

In November, 2008, the Red Cross honored University of Phoenix for their support by awarding them the honorable Red Cross Circle of Humanitarian award. The Circle of Humanitarian award, one of the organization’s highest honors, recognizes the company’s generous support and commitment to the Red Cross’ overall mission to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. “The American Red Cross helps people after they’ve lost so much. Their selfless gifts of aid and comfort are immeasurable,” D’Amico added. “To have an organization of this magnitude and compassion recognize our own company’s efforts to help others is both humbling and gratifying.”

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University of Phoenix Sponsors the 2008 Heart Ball

University of Phoenix is committed to strengthening the community through corporate sponsorships. On November 22, University of Phoenix supported the American Heart Association as a sponsor of the 49th Annual Phoenix Heart Ball. This beautiful event seeks to raise funds and awareness for the American Heart Association. The theme of this year’s Ball was “Friendships of the Heart” and the event focused on the American Heart Association and the Phoenix Heart Ball Committee’s commitment to saving lives from heart disease and stroke. The Phoenix Heart Ball is one of the oldest and most successful Heart Balls in the nation, and University of Phoenix was so pleased to be a sponsor of this exceptional event.

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University of Phoenix is Proud to Support the 2008 Ambassador’s Ball

University of Phoenix was proud to be a sponsor of the 26th Annual Ambassador’s Ball on Saturday, November 22nd. The Ball is put on every year by the Consular Corps of Arizona, and each year the event focuses on a different nation or important international event. This year’s event honored the Federal Republic of Brazil. Currently 28 countries are represented in the Consular Corps, and consuls work as a liaison between the country represented and the Government and citizens of Arizona. University of Phoenix supports the Consular Corps foundation mission of improving human conditions through betterment of Global Business Education and Children’s Care, and we were happy to be part of such a wonderful event.

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The Reno Campus Feeds Hungry Families on Thanksgiving

Employees at the University of Phoenix campus in Reno, Nevada made a difference this holiday season by hosting a food drive to feed two needy families from the Pleasant Valley Elementary School in their community. On November 21, 2008, enrollment and academic affairs employees banned together to collect food items for the two families. The Reno campus is very active in their community, and they work to make it a brighter place every day. Thank you to the Reno campus, who worked hard to ensure that their community neighbors all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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University of Phoenix is a Proud Sponsor of the Shootout for Sunshine

University of Phoenix hit the links this November to support Sunshine Acres Children’s Home at the organization’s 11th annual Shootout for Sunshine at Longbow Golf Course in Mesa, Arizona on Friday, November 21st. It was a sunny day filled with golf and fundraising for the children’s home, also located in Mesa. The mission of Sunshine Acres is to provide a loving, wholesome home for children who are separated from their parents, and to help them establish long-term relationships with stable parental figures. The home serves boys and girls of all ages and provides them with the love and support necessary for them to flourish. The event was a huge success, and University of Phoenix was so proud to be a part of such an influential day in the lives of children across the state.

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University of Phoenix Sponsors the Arizona Teacher of the Year Awards Luncheon

On Wednesday, November 12, University of Phoenix had the privilege of sponsoring the 2009 Arizona Teacher of the Year Awards Luncheon in Phoenix, Arizona. The Arizona Teacher of the Year program is the only statewide program that spotlights the contributions of Arizona’s teachers. The program annually recognizes five exceptionally skilled and dedicated pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public school teachers. Nominees are talented teachers who have gained the respect and admiration of students, parents and co-workers. Teachers play an essential role in our communities, and University of Phoenix was excited to support such influential individuals.

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University of Phoenix Honors Those Who Served Our Country

In honor of Veteran's Day, University of Phoenix showed gratitude towards the veterans who served our country. On November 5, the University was proud to sponsor the Veteran's Medical Leadership Council's Heroes One and All Luncheon in Phoenix, Arizona that focused on the servicemen who have fought courageously in wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and in the Global War on Terror. On November 11, University of Phoenix invited a number of severely injured veterans to attend the Arizona Cardinals Game. In addition, University of Phoenix partnered with AMVETS and awarded 40 scholarships on Veteran’s Day to members of active military, honorably discharged veterans, their spouses and children.

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AzRISE Races to the University of Phoenix Stadium

University of Phoenix recently joined forces with AzRISE, an organization at University of Arizona dedicated to promoting and developing solar technology, to support the exploration of solar power. As part of the partnership, University of Phoenix is supporting AzRISE with several ongoing projects, one being the Drifter 2.0 solar car and racing team for the 2008 North American Solar Challenge. Just one of the many stops include a visit to the great lawn of the University of Phoenix stadium during the November 10th Arizona Cardinals game.

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University of Phoenix Sponsors the 2008 Toastmasters Conference in Phoenix

The 2008 Toastmasters Region 3 Fall Conference took place in Phoenix, Arizona on November 7th through the 9th. University of Phoenix was proud to sponsor the event, which provided an opportunity for Toastmasters members to come together. Toastmasters International is the world’s leading organization devoted to teaching communication and leadership skills. With active clubs here at University of Phoenix, the company was excited to sponsor this event, supporting our own employees who are members of Toastmasters as well as other members throughout the region.

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Apollo Group’s own Joe D’Amico is Nominated for CFO of the Year in Arizona

University of Phoenix was proud to be a sponsor as Financial Executives International of Arizona held their second annual CFO of the Year Awards in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, November 6th. Apollo Group’s own CFO, Joe D’Amico, was honored as a nominee at this prestigious event. The CFO of the Year Awards are given to financial professionals for outstanding performance in their roles as corporate financial stewards. We are so proud of Joe for all of his hard work and dedication at Apollo Group, and we were happy to help celebrate his nomination at this exciting event.

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University of Phoenix Helps Heroes in Phoenix at the Heroes One and All Luncheon

On Wednesday, November 5, University of Phoenix was a sponsor of the Veterans Medical Leadership Council’s (VMLC) Heroes One and All Luncheon in Phoenix, Arizona. The event is the annual fundraising gathering and honorary ceremony for the Leadership Council. Every year at the luncheon, the VMLC honors veterans of different American wars. At the sixth annual luncheon this year, the focus was on the servicemen that have fought courageously in wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and in the Global War on Terror. It was a patriotic day filled with love and respect for those who serve our country so bravely.

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Boys & Girls Club Members Become Arizona Cardinals for the Day

Touchdown for the Boys & Girls Club! This November 4, 2008, University of Phoenix kicked-off its second year of inviting valley children to attend the Arizona Cardinals Kids Camp. University of Phoenix invited 100 members from the Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix to attend a kids training camp at the Cardinals' training facility.

During the fun-filled hour and a half camp, The kids received a taste of what it's like to be an Arizona Cardinal by participating  in non-contact football drills and interacted with a Cardinals player and mascot as Big Red.

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.

Click here to view pictures from the day!

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University of Phoenix Sponsors the Arizona Dream Dinner

University of Phoenix was proud to be a sponsor of the inaugural Arizona Dream Dinner in Phoenix, Arizona. The event, held on Saturday, November 1st, supported the Arizona Dream Builder Foundation, an organization that seeks to provide educational opportunities to youth in Arizona who show promise to the tenets of Dr. Martin Luther King and other great American leaders. It was an exciting night full of hope for the future, focusing on leaders amongst the youth in our community. University of Phoenix shares the Dream Builder Foundation’s commitment to education, and was proud to be a part of this great event.

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The School of Advanced Studies Adopts a Classroom

Ms. Baker, a 6th grade math teacher at Desert Shadows Middle School heard about the “Adopt a Class” program, which solicits donations for teachers and classrooms, and signed her class up. The next thing she knew, Kurt Boyd, an Academic Counselor for the School of Advanced Studies, had linked up with the Ms. Baker and the middle school. The School of Advanced Studies created a “Holiday in October” campaign within their department and collected piles and piles of school supplies. Ms. Baker expected a few dollars to help out her classroom, and was shocked when University of Phoenix employees in the School of Advanced Studies collected enough to help out the entire school! After the drive was over, employees got the opportunity to meet many of the teachers and students that they had helped, and it was a great experience for all involved. Thank you to the School of Advanced Studies for setting an excellent example for your fellow employees!

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