September 2008
Disability Services Walks to Support Amputees
The New Mexico Campus Opens their Hearts to Newborns
The Cleveland Campus Supports Relay for Life
The University of Phoenix Kansas City Campus Holds a School Supply Drive
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 31st Annual Gala
University of Phoenix’s Go Green Initiative Wins Environmental Excellence Award
The Kansas City Campus Lights the Night
Susan G. Komen “Pink-Out”
University of Phoenix was tickled pink on September 17! To raise
awareness and encourage registration for the approaching Komen
Phoenix Race for the Cure, a “Pink Out” was held at the Riverpoint
Complex in Phoenix, Arizona. The Pink Out invited employees to treat
their taste buds by purchasing various snacks, visit the Susan G.
Komen awareness table, register for the race or purchase a pink
wristband—all for a cure! 100% of the proceeds from the Pink-Out
went to Susan G. Komen and their mission to finding a cure for
breast cancer. University of Phoenix is the local presenting sponsor
for the Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure on October 12, 2008.
Disability Services Walks to Support Amputees
On September 13, 2008 at Tempe Town Lake in Tempe, Arizona, the
Disability Services team participated in the Amputee Walk to support
amputees and raise community awareness. The event was open to the
public and sought to show support to those who have lost a limb,
whether it be a family member, friend, or solider. The event
featured a motivational speaker and really brought awareness to the
amputee community. University of Phoenix is proud to see our
employees going out and doing great things in their communities. It
was a day to remember, and the Disability Services team took steps
together toward bettering their community and the lives of amputees
around Arizona.
Armed Forces-Operation Oasis
September 6,
2008, marked a day dedicated to thanking our service
people. University of Phoenix was a proud presenting sponsor of a
Military Appreciation Day held by the Armed Forces Foundation at
University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. During an
afternoon filled with games, activities, food, music and more,
members of surrounding bases, including Luke Air Force Base, brought
their families to join in the fun. Members from the Online Military
Division were on hand as Director Kirk Kyle, presented a check from
University of Phoenix to the Armed Forces Foundation.
The Armed Forces Foundation is based out of Washington, D.C. With their motto, “Serving those who serve,” the Foundation is a non-profit organization under the Department of Defense’s “American Supports You” program and dedicates its time to promoting the morale, welfare and quality-of-life of the American military community. (Visit the Armed Forces Foundation website at: www.armedforcesfoundation.org.)
The New Mexico Campus Opens their Hearts to Newborns
For the past four years, the New Mexico Campus has been a leader in public service through its efforts to provide newborn necessities to underprivileged families. The campus has exemplified its role as a community leader by promoting and managing the event called Open Your Hearts to Newborns in Need. In partnership with Albuquerque’s own Presbyterian Hospital, the campus collects items like car seats, diapers, clothing and baby wipes. This year they collected over 6,000 items at collection locations including the New Mexico Campus and St. Charles Borromeo School. In addition, they hosted baby showers across New Mexico as a fun and interactive way to get involved. They were featured in multiple newscasts by local stations and were true representatives of University of Phoenix’s spirit of giving. They hope their donations can improve the quality of life of New Mexico newborns living in poverty.
The Cleveland Campus Supports Relay for Life
University of Phoenix staff at the Cleveland campus have set the
bar high for community service. The campus was recently a part of
their local Relay for Life, which supports the American Cancer
Society and cancer research. The Cleveland campus had an amazing
100% participation in this year’s event. Every member of their staff
walked, showed up to support walkers, helped with on-site
fundraising, or gave a donation. The Cleveland campus earned the
Gold Member Team Award and raised over $6,700 in their first year of
participation.
Their team and supporters showed up on race day to honor students, faculty, staff, and family members who have fought a battle with cancer. It was a day of teamwork, determination, and compassion that participants will not soon forget. The Cleveland campus is truly an inspiration to campuses around the country for their hard work and community spirit.
The University of Phoenix Kansas City Campus Holds a School Supply Drive
University of Phoenix-Kansas City campus held a month-long school
supply drive to benefit the Grandview Assistance Program. The
Grandview Assistance Program is a non-profit organization whose
mission is to assist families and individuals in Grandview and the
Grandview School District. The program was in need of school
supplies and the Kansas City campus was eager to jump in and help
out.
University of Phoenix embarked on a month-long school supply drive in its five locations across the city. The drive was open to students, faculty and staff. In total, the campuses collected enough school supplies to fill 15 backpacks, including: pens, pencils, crayons, notebooks and rulers. The Kansas City campus did their part to better the lives of students in their area, and it is inspiring to know that they are touching the lives of potential future students in such a great way.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 31st Annual Gala
On Wednesday, September 1st, 2008, University of Phoenix was proud to be a sponsor of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 31st Annual Gala in Washington DC. The event featured appearances by presidential candidates Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain, and also included entertainment by the Grammy award winning Los Lonely Boys.
The evening’s beautiful event was a celebration of the work of five inspiring Latino leaders that joined together thirty-one years ago to host a small dinner in order to raise awareness and create leadership opportunities for Hispanic youth. It was an inspiring evening showcasing the organization’s belief in the “Power to Make a Difference” that is inside each of us.
University of Phoenix’s Go Green Initiative Wins Environmental Excellence Award
On Saturday, September 6th, University of Phoenix was recognized
at the 28th Annual Valley Forward Environmental Excellence Awards in
Phoenix, Arizona. The Apollo Group Go Green Challenge was among 18
first-place Crescordia award winners chosen from 130 project
submissions. The Go Green Challenge won the Crescordia award for
Environmental Education/Communication in the Private Sector.
The Go Green Challenge is a comprehensive internal communications program that was created to help University of Phoenix employees and students better understand their impact on the environment and provide them with the tools needed to succeed in adopting long-term sustainable living practices. The Challenge has reached more than 50,000 University of Phoenix employees and faculty members since its inception. The Challenge has incorporated desk-side recycling, carpooling, environmentally friendly break room supplies, energy efficient lighting additions, a Sustainability 101 training program, and much more.
The Valley Forward Environmental Excellence Awards are Arizona’s oldest and most prestigious event focusing exclusively on sustainability programs. A record number of entries were submitted for the 28th annual installment of the awards, and University of Phoenix is proud to be recognized amongst such a wonderful group of companies and community leaders.
The Kansas City Campus Lights the Night
The Kansas City campus of University of Phoenix raised money for the Light the Night Walk hosted by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The walk was canceled due to bad weather, but campus members still did their part and raised money for a great cause.
Over the course of a month the campus held two internal fundraisers and collected $1,300 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Light the Night event is a three mile walk that celebrates and honors lives touched by cancer. Although the walk itself was canceled, the Kansas City campus was proud to be a part of such a great cause.