UC Sponsored Events Schedule
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Noon - 8:00 PM
Welcome desk, Fontainebleau*Luster Gallery, Hosted by UC Foundation and Alumni Association
- Fans are encouraged to visit the desk to get the latest information on the events in Miami and find answers to any questions
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception, Fontainebleau* Flicker 3 Ballroom UC Foundation Hospitality Suite
- Join other alumni, fans, and friends of the University for a meet-and-greet in the Flicker 3 Ballroom at the Fontainebleau to celebrate the Bearcats first appearance in the historic 75th FedEx Orange Bowl. Please reserve a spot for the Welcome Reception via email to Maria.Gruber@uc.edu
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Welcome Desk, Fontainebleau*Luster Gallery, Hosted by UC Foundation & Alumni Association
UC Ticket Office Will Call Pickup & Game Day Information Desk
- Fans are encouraged to visit the desk to get the latest information on the events in Miami and find answers to any questions and to pick up any tickets being held at Will Call.
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Continental breakfast, Fontainebleau*, Flicker 3, Hosted by UC Foundation
- Join fellow Bearcats fans in the Flicker 3 Ballroom in the Fontainebleau for a contential breakfast before starting your day in South Florida. Please reserve a spot for the Continental breakfast via email to Maria.Gruber@uc.edu
3: 45 - 5:30 PM
Pep Rally at the Hyatt Regency James Knight Theater**
- The cresendo of the pregame build up for the FedEx Orange Bowl is the UC Pep Rally at the Hyatt Regency. Hear from head coach Brian Kelly and meet the players as they make their last public appearance before the game
5:00 - 6:30 PM
President's Reception, Hyatt Regency**, Orchid Room
- Dr. Zimpher hosts UC fans, alumni, and friends at a public meet-and-greet the night before the Orange Bowl.Please reserve a spot for the President's Reception via email to Maria.Gruber@uc.edu
Thursday, January 1, 2009
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
UC Ticket Office Will Call Pickup & Game Day Information Desk, Fontainebleau Luster Gallery*
- Fans are encouraged to visit the desk to get the latest information on the events in Miami and find answers to any questions
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
UC Alumni Association/Foundation Bearcat Breakfast at the Hyatt Regency**
- Start your countdown to kick-off with other Cincinnati fans at the Bearcat Breakfast in the Hyatt Regency. The breakfast costs $35 for adults and $20 for children under 17
11:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Budweiser Tail Gate Party, Dolphin Stadium ($20 ticket). Visit the UC area
- Be a part of the record number of fans who are expected to attend the Budweiser Orange Bowl Tailgate Party, presented by AllState, prior to the kickoff of the 75th FedEx Orange Bowl. In the NW parking lot of Dolphin Stadium, excitement will build for fans as they enjoy a Ferris Wheel, rock wall, mechanic bull, interactive games and contests, and much more. Kevin Rudolf, who's been burning up the charts with his hit "Let It Rock" featuring Lil Wayne, will headline the event. Miami Street Band will also entertain fans along with an adrenaline-filled performance by the Extreme Syndicate, a group of X-Games, Gravity Games and Dew Action Sports Tour all-star athletes.
12:30 PM
First shuttle bus^ to tail gate party ($30 for round trip bus ticket)
3:30 PM
Second shuttle bus^ to tail gate party ($30 for round trip bus ticket)
6 :00 PM
Welcome UC Team Buses (Approximate Time/Traffic) Dolphin Stadium, Gate A
8:14 p.m.
UC Marching Band Pregame Show
8:30 p.m.
National Anthem
8:37 p.m.
Bearcats Team Entrance
8:45 p.m.
Kickoff - BEAT VIRGINIA TECH
^ - Shuttle bus tickets, Bearcat Breakfast, and Budweiser Tailgate tickets are available on line at www.alumni.uc.edu
Hotel Addresses:
*Fontainebleau Miami
4441 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 538-2000
**Hyatt Regency Miami
400 S.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 358-1234
