5th Annual Arthur Stephens Scholarship 5K Walk-Run

• 5th Annual Arthur Stephens Scholarship 5K Walk-Run (ASSWR):- Run 3.1 Miles

The Chicago State University Foundation will hold its 5^th Annual Arthur Stephens Scholarship 5K Walk-Run (ASSWR) on May 4^th from 7:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. on the CSU campus and surrounding neighborhoods.  The annual 5K event is named for Arthur Stephens who was an invaluable CSU employee and a revered retiree.  Proceeds from the Arthur Stephens Scholarship Walk will help to keep Stephens legacy alive by supporting a scholarship named in his honor.

The walk course will center on the CSU Campus/Cordell Reed Student Union Building and surrounding community. This event is focused on the benefits of exercise and provides the CSU community an opportunity to work with and explore relationship building with the surrounding business and residential community.

Registration is $25 for adults (Aged 18 and above)?$10 for CSU students, seniors over 65 and children 13 to 17.

Additional activities for the day include warm up exercises, Zumba fitness, square dance demonstrations and sampling from local vendors.    

Walk Day Schedule - Pre- and post-walk activities will take place on the CSU campus

7:30 a.m.  On-site Walk registration Cordell Reed Student Union Bldg

About the Chicago State University Foundation

The Chicago State University Foundation was chartered in 1967 and incorporated in 1968 as an independent, charitable organization with the sole purpose of soliciting, receiving, and administering private gifts to the Chicago State University.  The Foundation is a designated 501 (3) organization, and in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service, all gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible. 

About Arthur Stephens (1922 2009)

Stephens was a long-time CSU employee and active member of the CSU Presidential Community Volunteers. He was a well-regarded President of the CSU Chapter of the State University Annuitant Association for more than ten years.  Stephens also served as President of the CSU Learning Center Advisory Board.  He was a member of the Division of Continuing Education Advisory Board, served as editor of the CSU Yearbook and was an advisor to the Modeling Club and the Baptist Campus Ministry.  CSU students affectionately called Stephens Campus Dad.  Further distinguished by his trademark cowboy hat, Stephenss valued exercise and a healthy lifestyle.  He was a faithful walker and excellent square dancer.