Jan. 28, 2009

CHICAGO- UIC Athletics and the University of Illinois Alumni Association are co-sponsoring Hustle Up UH on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 4:30 at University Hall.

Hustle UP UH is a fun-run/walk up the 28 floors of University Hall, the historic Walter Netsch-designed structure located at 601 S. Morgan Street on the UIC campus. The event, part of UIAA Homecoming Week activities, aims to promote good health and school spirit leading up to key late-season basketball home games next weekend.

Participants receive an official Hustle Up UH t-shirt, and there is a post-race fitness area featuring snacks, beverages and a health fair to greet particpants once they reach the top of UH.

Registration is $12, with proceeds going to the Grand Kids Foundation, the educational-based organization of UIC alum and Major League Baseball star Curtis Granderson.

"Along with our friends from the University of Illinois Alumni Association and the Student Alumni League, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to bring back Hustle Up UH," UIC Assistant Athletic Director Shawn Sullivan said. "We invite all Flames fans to register and join Sparky D. Dragon as we climb up the venerable campus landmark in spirited preparation for next week's big games at the Pavilion."

Register for Hustle Up UH by clicking here.

For more information on the Grand Kids Foundation, click here.