Bicentennial Bites: February
Celebrating 200 Years as Cincinnati's university
In celebration of the University of Cincinnati’s 200-year anniversary, we are proud to announce Bicentennial Bites.
February's Bicentennial Bites partner is Share: Cheesebar, a Pleasant Ridge cheese shop owned by UC alumna Emily Frank, A&S ’96. Share will be donating 20 percent of the proceeds of their six-piece combo (3
What is Bicentennial Bites, you ask?
In 2019, UC will partner with select Cincinnati restaurants, each on a monthly basis, to provide a special deal or commemorative item for all Boldly Bearcats. When you purchase the specialty item, a portion of the proceeds will come back to UC to support scholarships. Now that’s #boldlybearcat.
Want to participate? Use #bicentennialbites and #boldlybearcat on social media when you enjoy your Bicentennial Bites and be entered to win a prize.
Can't get enough Bicentennial?
Visit 200.uc.edu for a list of ways to get involved and celebrate the University of Cincinnati's 200-year anniversary.
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