2008 Annual Student Sendoff
Posted June 25th, 2008 by hbowieLocation(s)
Come join us at this annual event, as we invite all incoming U of M first year students (and their parents) from the Puget Sound area, as well as current U of M students, for a meet-and-greet and picnic. Parents of current U-M students and alumni are also encouraged to attend. Alumni, especially recent grads, are always helpful to answer incoming first year students’ questions about campus life, classes and professors, and all the ins and outs of Ann Arbor.
Sub Sandwiches, drinks and cake provided.
If your last name starts with:
A-K, please bring an appetizer or chips.
Wine and Cheese Reception with Bruce Madej
Posted June 23rd, 2008 by hbowieLocation(s)
Come enjoy wine and cheese with other Wolverines and spend some time with Bruce Madej, Associate Athletic Director/Director of Media Relations for the University of Michigan. Bruce has taken the time to visit with us the past two summers as well, and his personable insights into Michigan athletics, both past and future, have always been both entertaining and enlightening.
This is an event to benefit the Roby M Burley Scholarship Fund, come learn more about the fund and meet recipients of the award.
Annual Gathering
Posted June 1st, 2008 by hbowieMore than 45 local alumni joined us for the all-members annual gathering and board meeting on May 13 at the Pyramid Alehouse. Even if you couldn’t make it, it’s not too late to get involved. Send us your event ideas and volunteer opportunities, or let us know if you’d like to become more actively involved in the community of more than 5,500 Michigan graduates in the Puget Sound area.
Rocksport Football: Michigan vs. Utah
Posted June 1st, 2008 by hbowieLocation(s)
It’s never too early to make your plans for Michigan football Saturdays with the club. Meet your fellow Wolverines in front of the big screen to catch all the action of Rich Rodriguez’s first season.
Please join us at the Rocksport Bar and Grill in West Seattle for all UM football games!
2008 Admitted Students Reception
Posted April 9th, 2008 by hbowie
Our 5th annual pizza party for admitted Puget Sound area high school seniors was a great success.
All local students (and their parents) who had been admitted for the Fall semester were invited to attend.
Thanks to Michael Tarlowe for organizing and hosting the event, and to recent grads, parents of current students and other alumni who participated to share their experiences of the U of M.
The reception was held at Piecora’s Pizza in Capitol Hill.
See the complete photo gallery.
Wolverines Take Sixth Place at NCAA Championships
Posted March 30th, 2008 by hbowie
The Wolverines compiled 271.5 points to finish in the top 10 for the eighth straight season.
Michigan senior Alex Vanderkaay won the 400-yard individual medley for the second time in two years Friday at the NCAA swimming and diving championships in Federal Way, Washington.
Vanderkaay, who won the event in 3:41.58, became the first Wolverine to win back-to-back NCAA titles since Peter Vanderkaay, Alex’s older brother, won the 500-yard freestyle in 2005-06.
— from MGoBlue article
Wolverine Women to Walk 60 Miles in 3 Days
Posted March 29th, 2008 by hbowie
Hi friends!
As many of you know, I have taken on an incredible challenge. This September, I’ll be walking 60 miles over the course of three days, camping — yes, camping! — out at night with thousands of other women and men taking this journey with me.
Michigan Winged Helmet
Posted March 29th, 2008 by hbowie
Who was responsible for designing the helmets for the U-M football team?
Michigan’s famed winged helmet dates back to 1938, when Fritz Crisler arrived from Princeton University with his penchant for detail and style. “Michigan had a plain black helmet and we wanted to dress it up a little,” Fritz recalled. “We added some color (maize and blue) and used the same basic helmet I had designed at Princeton.”
Everett AquaSox NCAA Alumni Day
Posted March 14th, 2008 by hbowieLocation(s)
Help to represent Michigan at the 1st Annual Everett AquaSox NCAA Alumni Day!
Remember to wear maize and blue and come prepared to sing “The Victors” during the school fight song spirit contest.
This will be a chance for all of us to see our local minor league baseball team.
Tickets are only $9.00. Gates open at noon.
You may use the response form below to indicate that you want to purchase tickets, or use PayPal to purchase your tickets directly.
"One Voice" Concert: Men's Glee Club in LA
Posted February 24th, 2008 by hbowieLocation(s)
The celebrated University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club is coming to LA’s world famous Walt Disney Concert Hall for a memorable evening of exceptional entertainment in concert with California’s world champion Masters of Harmony Men’s Chorus.
Saturday, June 7, 2008, 2PM and 8PM performances, tickets $20 - $60
