MILLS COLLEGE RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD OF MERIT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE  

Oakland, CA - Mills College has received an “Award of Merit” by the National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA) for its “Swim-a-Mile for Women with Cancer” 2005 event. Under the leadership of swim coach Neil Virtue, this year’s fundraiser for the Women’s Cancer Resource Center (Oakland, CA) raised more than $250,000 with 520 swimmers participating on October 1 and 2, 2005.

The NADIIIAA/Jostens Community Service Award recognized Mills for this “impressive community service project” performed by student-athletes in 2004-05.

Mills’ outstanding Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Department is a member of the California Pacific Conference, National Collegiate Athletic Association (Division III), and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Mills Cyclones compete in six sports: cross country, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis, and volleyball.

NADIIIAA is an association of athletics administrators from the 437 institutions and 40 conferences competing at the NCAA Division III level. Its purpose is to encourage the continued development of athletics programs focused on the student-athlete and based on sound educational philosophy.

The exclusive sponsor of the NADIIIAA, Jostens (Minneapolis, MINN) is a leading provider of products, programs, and services that help people celebrate important moments, recognize achievements, and build affiliation.

Mills College is a nationally renowned, independent liberal arts college offering innovative degree programs for undergraduate women, and graduate degree and certificate programs for women and men. Consistently ranked among the top 75 liberal arts colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Mills is also recognized as one of the country’s 20 most diverse colleges. The Princeton Review selected Mills as one of 11 colleges for first-time inclusion in its Best 361 Colleges - 2005. Nestled in the foothills of Oakland, California on 135 lush acres, Mills provides a dynamic liberal arts education fostering women’s leadership, social responsibility, and creativity.

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