UC Bookstores Holiday Open House, Dec. 5 - 6
Faculty & staff receive a 25 percent discount on merchandise, special computer discounts, holiday entertainment, UC author signings, refreshments and the 2019 holiday mug
Bring your canned goods donations and head to UC Bookstores to stock up on gear during the annual Holiday Open House.
Two days of shopping means more opportunities for savings.
DEC. 5 DISCOUNTS & EVENTS
- 25 percent total discount on bookstore purchases*
- Additional 8 percent discount off of educational pricing of Apple® computers; includes pre-orders paid for on Dec. 5. Stop by the Tech Center before the event to consult with our staff, or place your pre-order
- Enter to win a $50 UC Bookstores gift card, compliments of PNC Bank
- Enter to win one of two $100 UC Bookstores gift cards, compliments of UC Bookstores
- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. musical entertainment
- Noon – 1 p.m. Bearcat Mascot Appearance
- Let's Be Boldly Bearcat book signing by author Kimberlee Dobbs, Time- TBD
DEC. 6 BONUS SHOPPING DAY:
- 25 percent Total Discount on Bookstore Purchases*
- Enter a drawing to win a $50 UC Bookstores gift card, compliments of PNC Bank
- Enter to win one of two $100 UC Bookstores gift cards, compliments of UC Bookstores
GIVING BACK
Bring canned food items (non-expired, non-glass) for the Bearcats Pantry and receive the 2019 Holiday Mug! Supplies are limited.
The Bearcats Pantry provides free food, hygiene items and cleaning supplies to students with food and other insecurities. The Pantry's current greatest need is for soups and canned fruit.
*25 percent discount includes 15 percent Faculty/Staff Bearcat card discount plus an additional 10% discount. Excludes computer hardware, software, textbooks, gift cards.
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