Mission Statement | Traditions | Methods of Giving

Dear Friends of UIC Athletics:

On behalf of the University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Athletics and all our student-athletes, thank you for your continued support of the Big Red Fund.

It is because of your loyalty and dedication that we are able to maintain our longstanding athletic tradition. Each year we strive to advance that tradition by excellence on the playing field, in the classroom and in the community.

Tradition is not simply built; it is nurtured over time. The athletic tradition that is continually being established here at UIC has a strong foundation that has come from a total commitment that includes a large number of individuals.

The foundation has been built with athletic history that includes individual athletes, conference championships, NCAA post-season appearances, and NCAA national championship teams.

As we prepare for the academic year and the challenges ahead, please know that we can only take advantage of our increased opportunities with your continued and increased support. Remember, at UIC our student-athletes are always students first and athletes second. It is this type of total commitment that makes them our number one resource.

In addition to the satisfaction of preparing UIC student-athletes to be Champions for Life, with your increased donation, you will also receive Big Red Fund Priority Points that will lead to an ever increasing level of benefits.

Details outlining the priority point structure and benefits of membership are included with the letter.

Again, I thank you in advance for your continued support of UIC and Go Flames!

Sincerely,

James W. Schmidt
Director of Athletics