UC Center for Student Involvement

Dear Bearcats... anyone else enjoying a summer of rest!? We hope that your summer bring some calm, relaxing, and restorative moments away from the grind of the academic year.

⬇️ Comment below your strategies for finding rest in the summer! ⬇️

Dear Bearcats... anyone else enjoying some visits with family this summer?!

⬇️ Comment below where you have traveled or would like to travel to visit family! ⬇️

Dear Bearcats... what's your favorite food during the summer!? We hope that your summer has brought some yummy and delicious food!

⬇️ Comment below your favorite summer snack or food item! ⬇️

Dear Bearcats... anyone else enjoying a summer of self-care!? We hope that your summer bring some calm, relaxing, and restorative moments away from the grind of the academic year.

⬇️ Comment below your go-to self-care activity! ⬇️

Dear Bearcats... I don't know about you, but there are just some days that it's better to stay in! A good book in the summer is the perfect indoor activity - or perhaps reading on the beach!

⬇️ Comment below what's on your summer reading list! ⬇️

Dear Bearcats... We miss having all of our Bearcats on campus! Campus is always a bit quieter without you all here. But while you're away, our staff is having a great summer working on some projects, catching up on tasks, and enjoying some down time, including trips to the zoo to see the hippos! 🦛

⬇️ Comment below your favorite animal. ⬇️

Dear Bearcats... We love a good neighborhood walk in the summer - whether a nice stroll through the park, a bike ride to your favorite spot, or a quick dog walk through the neighborhood!

⬇️ Comment below to enter a drawing to be mailed a gift! ⬇️
1. Comment below the city that you're spending your summer in - comment "Cincy ❤️" if you're local OR comment "[Name of City] 🐾" if you're in a different location.
2. Tag a fellow Bearcat
3. We will draw a name on Thursday, May 23!

Last Friday, members of our team participated in “UC Serves”! Faculty and staff from across the university participate by volunteering to be involved in our city.

Are you interested in getting involved in the community through volunteerism? Check out to learn more!

PS. See if you can spot our very own Program Manager for Student Organizarions, Rachel Boote ( ) in this photo!

RESET: Annual RSO Re-Registration - Today is the last day of Phase 1 !!

If you are currently a registered Student Organization (RSO) at the University of Cincinnati, we ask that you complete an annual “RESET” to provide information about your organization, leadership, and other compliance paperwork. This helps us to ensure your success as a student organization here!

The Center for Student Involvement is committed to helping students get involved, whether formally in an RSO or in other opportunities. This process helps us define that involvement through our RSO and the compliance process.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Dear Bearcats... Hope you're enjoying some time outdoors! 😎 Our CSI staff really enjoys getting outside, especially to explore in the Cincinnati area!

⬇️ Comment below what your favorite outdoor spots and/or activities are in Cincinnati area! ⬇️

RESET: Annual RSO Re-Registration Phase 1 will continue through May 15 !!

If you are currently a registered Student Organization (RSO) at the University of Cincinnati, we ask that you complete an annual “RESET” to provide information about your organization, leadership, and other compliance paperwork. This helps us to ensure your success as a student organization here!

The Center for Student Involvement is committed to helping students get involved, whether formally in an RSO or in other opportunities. This process helps us define that involvement through our RSO and the compliance process.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Dear Bearcats... Happy summer! ☀️ I hope you're soaking up some sun, just like Coco! 🐶

⬇️ Comment the name of your furry friend, if you have one, below! ⬇️

RESET: Annual RSO Re-Registration Phase 1 will continue through May 15 !!

If you are currently a registered Student Organization (RSO) at the University of Cincinnati, we ask that you complete an annual “RESET” to provide information about your organization, leadership, and other compliance paperwork. This helps us to ensure your success as a student organization here!

The Center for Student Involvement is committed to helping students get involved, whether formally in an RSO or in other opportunities. This process helps us define that involvement through our RSO and the compliance process.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Dear Bearcats... We miss you already...🥲❤️ We miss you and want to stay in touch this summer, so we will be "sending" you postcards weekly. Follow along to see what we're up to this summer!

⬇️ Comment below to enter a drawing to be mailed a gift! ⬇️
1. Comment "whoop whoop 🥳" if you graduated this past weekend OR comment a "one day soon! 🎓" if you are still working toward your degree!
2. Tag a fellow graduate or any other Bearcat
3. We will draw a winner on Thursday, May 2!

with CSI! 🥳

Featuring: UC Cricket Club🏏

The University of Cincinnati Cricket Club (UCCC) is a club sport affiliated to Center for Student Involvement (CSI) . The goal of the club is to increase awareness and promote the game of cricket. They aim to achieve this by organizing cricket practices/tournaments and competing in Midwest Cricket Tournament. UCCC always emphasizes on inculcating highly positive sport spirit in all its endeavors. This can be seen in all of its activities. In fact, UCCC has been active in the midwest cricket community since 1980s. Memberships are open to all UC students. For more information regarding club activities and membership, please contact Sai Bonthu at [email protected]

Recently, they went to play cricket at the Clifton Area Neighborhood School (CANS) and had a great time! Apparently, the elementary school kids watched Bluey S3 E47 (Cricket) recently, and they were super excited to play cricket! According to the President of the Cricket Club, "Rusty is all of us at at some point in life". 😄

Are you a student organization, club sports team, or other group that is accomplishing your goals, performing well at games/tournaments, and/or facilitating programs that you’re proud of?! We want to hear from you! Check out the link in our bio to submit your own and to possibly be featured!

Congratulations, Graduates! 🎓🐾

Congratulations on your hard work, your accomplishments, and another milestone. We at the Center for Student Involvement are so honored to have been a part of your journey and hope that wherever life takes you, you find a sense of belonging, community, and involvement in your environment.

We are so proud of you!

RESET: Annual RSO Re-Registration has begun !!

If you are currently a registered Student Organization (RSO) at the University of Cincinnati, we ask that you complete an annual “RESET” to provide information about your organization, leadership, and other compliance paperwork. This helps us to ensure your success as a student organization here!

The Center for Student Involvement is committed to helping students get involved, whether formally in an RSO or in other opportunities. This process helps us define that involvement through our RSO and the compliance process.

Questions? Email [email protected]

‼️ RESET: Annual RSO Re-Registration has begun ‼️

If you are currently a registered Student Organization (RSO) at the University of Cincinnati, we ask that you complete an annual “RESET” to provide information about your organization, leadership, and other compliance paperwork. This helps us to ensure your success as a student organization here!

The Center for Student Involvement is committed to helping students get involved, whether formally in an RSO or in other opportunities. This process helps us define that involvement through our RSO and the compliance process.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Last week we hosted the annual Student Involvement Awards Ceremony for a night of fun, celebration and community! It’s an honor to celebrate our incredible student leaders who make the Bearcat community a better place every day.

A huge thank you to President Pinto , the Division of Student Affairs, Student Activities Board, Student Government, Programs & Activities Council, Student Wellness Center, Center for Community Engagement, Bearcat Promise Studio, our incredible donors, supportive faculty and staff, and of course, our amazing students!

Check out the link in our bio for photos from the event “SIA 2024 - Photos”

with CSI! 🥳

Featuring: UC Model United Nations Team 🌍

UC MUN competes in a simulation of the United Nations and other international, domestic, or fictional organizations, giving members an opportunity to compete, collaborate, and work in public speaking. On February 23-25, the team went to FSU for Nolemun and won 8 individual awards and a large delegation award. Their individual awards include:
- Best Delegate Award - Josie Hughes, Erik Pongratz
- Honorable Mention - Chloe Hall
- Verbal Commendation - Johnny Kirschnick, Selma Younes, Katelyn Gramza, Adit Kulkarni

Congratulations, Model UN!

Are you a student organization, club sports team, or other group that is accomplishing your goals, performing well at games/tournaments, and/or facilitating programs that you’re proud of?! We want to hear from you! Check out the link in our bio to submit your own and to possibly be featured!

Today is the last day to reserve your tickets for the Student Involvement Awards Ceremony!

The Student Activities Board (SAB) and Center for Student Involvement (CSI) cordially invite you to the "Student Involvement Awards Ceremony" on March 26 at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm and we are so excited to celebrate all of our involved students. Whether you are receiving an award, coming to celebrate someone else, or are eager to celebrate your organization's accomplishments this year, we are excited to welcome you and to honor you!

*Must reserve a ticket to attend. Ticket sales end on March 15 (today)!

with CSI! 🥳

Featuring: UC Circle K 🔴⚫

Circle K is an organization that hosts service projects for an average of 80 students per week. They host projects that include making dog toys, bookmarks, and literacy kits that are given back to the Greater Cincinnati Area. Recently, they are celebrating the following awards that they received at their State Conference:
- Club Award: 3rd Place
- Governors Service Project Individual Awards: 3rd Place
- Outstanding New Member: Brooke Ehorn, 2nd Place
- Kiwanis Family Achievement: Emily Casey, Vision Award
- Award for Leadership and Outstanding District Board Member: Margaret Lee
- Servant Leadership Award: Manavi, Arush, Brooke, Emily, and Margaret

Congratulations, UC Circle K!

Are you a student organization, club sports team, or other group that is accomplishing your goals, performing well at games/tournaments, and/or facilitating programs that you’re proud of?! We want to hear from you! Check out the link in our bio to submit your own and to possibly be featured!

Reserve your tickets NOW to attend the Student Involvement Awards Ceremony!

The Student Activities Board (SAB) and Center for Student Involvement (CSI) cordially invite you to the "Student Involvement Awards Ceremony" on March 26 at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm and we are so excited to celebrate all of our involved students. Whether you are receiving an award, coming to celebrate someone else, or are eager to celebrate your organization's accomplishments this year, we are excited to welcome you and to honor you!

*Must reserve a ticket to attend. See link in bio to reserve your ticket between now and March 15!

with CSI! 🥳

Featuring: UC Club Tennis! 🎾

UC Club Tennis is one of the Competitive Organizations in our Club Sports program. They travel and compete across the nation and in January 2024, they went to Notre Dame's Irish Invitational. Their A Team places 5th out of the 12 teams competing. While off the court, they enjoyed an intense Uno night and go-karting race! Way to work hard and play hard!

Are you a student organization, club sports team, or other group that is accomplishing your goals, performing well at games/tournaments, and/or facilitating programs that you’re proud of?! We want to hear from you! Check out the link in our bio to submit your own and to possibly be featured!

You're Invited to the Student Involvement Awards Ceremony!

The Student Activities Board (SAB) and Center for Student Involvement (CSI) cordially invite you to the "Student Involvement Awards Ceremony" on March 26 at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm and we are so excited to celebrate all of our involved students. Whether you are receiving an award, coming to celebrate someone else, or are eager to celebrate your organization's accomplishments this year, we are excited to welcome you and to honor you!

*Must reserve a ticket to attend. See link in bio to reserve your ticket between now and March 15!

HAPPY NATIONAL GIRLS & WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY! 🥳💪

We are so proud of all of the female identifying students who participate in competitive organizations, from Club Sports to AIC's! We are proud that you work hard at your discipline, compete and represent UC so well, and most importantly, are growing as athletes, professionals, and individuals!

Today we honor YOU by hosting an event: "Legacy of Leaders" at 11:30 am-1:00 pm. Join us for activities, giveaways (including a chance to enter a raffle to win 2 FREE tickets to an FC Cincinnati game!), free lunch*, and a student panel* at 12:00-12:30 pm. Check the link in our bio to RSVP!



*If you plan on eating lunch, please stay for the entire panel and discussion at the event.

You're Invited: "Legacy of Leaders" celebration for National Girls & Women in Sports Day! 🏅🎉

Center for Student Involvement is hosting an event TOMORROW, Wednesday, February 7 at 11:30 am-1:00 pm to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day. Join us for activities, giveaways (including a chance to enter a raffle to win 2 FREE tickets to an FC Cincinnati game!), free lunch*, and a student panel* at 12:00-12:30 pm. Check the link in our bio to RSVP!

Are you a female athlete or enjoy being active?! Come to celebrate yourself and honor those that you look up to, admire, and strive to immolate.



*If you plan on eating lunch, please stay for the entire panel and discussion at the event.

You're Invited: "Legacy of Leaders" celebration for National Girls & Women in Sports Day! 🏅🎉

Center for Student Involvement is hosting an event on Wednesday, February 7 at 11:30 am-1:00 pm to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day. Join us for activities, giveaways (including a chance to enter a raffle to win 2 FREE tickets to an FC Cincinnati game!), free lunch*, and a student panel* at 12:00-12:30 pm. Check the link in our bio to RSVP!

Are you a female athlete or enjoy being active?! Come to celebrate yourself and honor those that you look up to, admire, and strive to immolate.



*If you plan on eating lunch, please stay for the entire panel and discussion at the event.

We have extended the deadline for you to submit your nominations for the annual Student Involvement Awards! ⚠️

The Center for Student Involvement and Student Activities Board is excited to host the annual "Student Involvement Awards Ceremony" on Tuesday, March 26! To prepare for this awards ceremony, we are now accepting all applications, nominations, and personal submissions for all award categories. Applications will close on January 31 at 11:45 PM. Please nominate your students and organizations, and pass along this information. We highly encourage you to think of someone or an organization who has made an impact on our campus community, and submit them for the award that most closely aligns with what they have done to support Bearcats. You can find all of the information and links to applications on the Student Involvement Awards website.