Events

Monthly Board Meeting

Join the UM Club of Grand Rapids at the monthly board meetings. Meetings are open to all alumni and are a great way to get involved with the club and meet local alums.

Dates: Second TUESDAY of each month, September - May (date may be moved if it conflicts with a holiday)

Time: 5:30 pm

Location: Cassard Room in Waters Building (downtown GR)

Upcoming Events

09/11/10
Category: Upcoming Events
Posted by: grandrapids
Join the UM Club of GR and other local U of M Alumni at Malarky’s as we cheer on the Michigan Wolverine football team in an epic grid iron battle against the Fighting Irish.
 

Malarky’s will be offering happy hour specials on beverages and appetizers.  Please visit http://grandrapids.suddenvalues.com/sudden/businesses/offers.cfm?websiteid=4809 for additional coupon savings.

 
Malarky’s (3210 Deposit Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-1464)
Saturday, September 11, 2010
3:00pm - ~7:00pm 
09/18/10
Category: Upcoming Events
Posted by: grandrapids
Date:   September 18
Time:   9:00am - 6:00pm

Official UM Club of GR Football Tailgate!

Join the UM Club of GR and current scholarship students in Ann Arbor for a pre-game tailgate. Come enjoy food, drinks and UM spirit.

We will be located in the Blue Lot RV parking area across from the golf course entrance off of Stadium Boulevard. Look for the UM Club of GR flag on the RV.

Map Showing Tailgate Location

09/22/10
Category: Upcoming Events
Posted by: grandrapids

Tracy Ginsberg, Grand Rapids native and University of Michigan class of 1993 is proud to be displaying her work ‘HOME’ at ArtPrize 2010!  ‘HOME’ is an interactive, outdoor installation that explores the intersection of human and natural habitats by giving people a chance to step into a 12 ft tall, 15ft wide, two-ton owl’s nest.

 

Tracy’s work will be displayed in the Van Andel Institute plaza (333 Bostwick Avenue) from September 22nd – October 10th.  In addition, she will be hosting an artist talk and reception Saturday, September 25th (5:00 – 7:00 PM).  If you plan on visiting ArtPrize please makes sure you stop by and support your fellow Wolverine!

 

 

Tracy’s ArtPrize profile:

http://www.artprize.org/artists/public-profile/50692

09/24/10
Category: Upcoming Events
Posted by: aaum
The U of M Club of Grand Rapids is pleased to offer a unique opportunity to tour one of the Midwest’s premier biomedical research and education facilities, located right in the heart of Grand Rapids! Since its grand opening in 2000, the Van Andel Research Institute has reflected its vision through remarkable strides in basic and translational research leading to significant advances in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, and the facility has established an excellent reputation among peer institutions.
10/17/10
Category: Upcoming Events
Posted by: grandrapids

Come and be a part of an exciting event in Grand Rapids.  Join the UM Club of GR in volunteering for the Grand Rapids Marathon on October 17th.

Sign up and event information will be available soon.

10/24/10
Category: Upcoming Events
Posted by: grandrapids

Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Oktoberfest Family Event at Robinette’s. There will be hay rides, cider and donuts, pumpkin and cookie decorating for the kids, wine tasting for the adults, and other family fun. This event is also a great opportunity for alumni new to the Grand Rapids area to meet other U of M grads and make some new connections. We hope you will put this annual event in your calendar!

The date is Sunday, October 24 and the fun will start at 6:00 pm. Robinette's Apple Haus & Gift Barn is located at 3142 4 Mile Road NE in Grand Rapids.

For more information contact Kristen Maguran at kmaguran@hotmail.com.

12/11/10
Category: Upcoming Events
Posted by: grandrapids

Save the date as the Wolverines take on the Spartans in hockey at the Big House on December 11th.  Join the UM Club of GR as we charter a bus to head to the Big House to cheer on the Wolverines.

Details on ticket ordering, ticket prices, and departure time will be available soon.