MEDIA ADVISORY: University of Oregon, Valley of the Sun United Way Team Up for Service Project at the Fiesta Bowl

The University of Oregon is partnering with Valley of the Sun United Way to address child literacy in the Phoenix-Tempe community. UO students and senior leaders, including President Karl Scholz, will stock book bags for the Book in a Bag project which will provide kids in Title 1 schools with a book inside of a bag decorated by volunteers. 

“The University of Oregon is excited to host another bowl game service project and invite our bowl game opponents to join us as we give back to our host city,” said Kris Winter, vice president for Student Life. 

When: Sunday, Dec. 31, from 1-3 p.m. MST
Where:  Mountain Shadows Resort, 5445 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 
Off-Site UO Contact: Molly Blancett blancett@uoregon.edu or 541-515-5155 
Downloadable Media Assets: Downloadable images and video, including b-roll, will be available following the event by clicking on this link - https://uoregon.canto.com/b/N2G29   
In-Person Attendance: If you plan to be in Arizona for the game and would like to come to the service project for media purposes, please let us know and we will put you in contact with the media coordinator.