July 13, 2009

CHICAGO- UIC Athletics will team up with the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago for a blood drive this Tuesday, July 14 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The drive will take place at the main donor center inside the Medical Center located on 1740 W. Taylor Street in Chicago.

Blood and platelet donors will receive a UIC Blood Donor Center baseball cap, and all donors will have their cholesterol level checked.

For more information called (312) 996-6970 or send an e-mail to giveblood@uic.edu.

Fans can listen to podcasts featuring exclusive interviews with UIC head coaches, staff and student-athletes in two ways:

1. Download the free UIC Athletics Widget and click on the "UIC Flames Podcasts" link

2. Download podcasts for free on iTunes by searching "UIC Flames."

Fans wishing to learn more about affordable and flexible UIC ticket plans are encouraged to call 312-413-UIC1 or visit www.uicflames.com and click on the "Tickets" tab on the Flames home page.