Alumni Association of the University of Michigan Announces Big Ten Tournament Watch Party Events

PRLog (Press Release) - Mar. 12, 2013 - The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan, representing one of the largest alumni bodies in the world, announces watch party locations in Chicago and at clubs across the country for the 2013 Men’s Big Ten Basketball Tournament.

The Big Ten Tournament will take place March 14-17 at the United Center in Chicago.

The Alumni Association will convene with hundreds of alumni and fans at the Rockit Bar and Grill (http://www.rockitbarandgrill.com/) on Hubbard Street in Chicago before and during Michigan games. Complete details and options are available at http://alumni.umich.edu/sports/basketball/big-ten-mens-to....

Rockit is the official Michigan Big Ten Tournament partner restaurant. Alumni and Alumni Association members will experience:

·         Free prizes and give-aways

·         Daily food/drink specials

·         Shuttles to/from the United Center before and after Michigan games

·         Free drink for first 100 Alumni Association members daily (membership card required)

·         Tons of maize and blue spirit

“Michigan alumni expect insider access and experiences that they cannot get anywhere else, and the Alumni Association delivers on that promise,” said Kirk Lutz, director of program delivery for the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. “Designed by Wolverines for Wolverines, the Alumni Association gathers alumni in shared spirit and pride.”

In addition to the events in Chicago, alumni clubs across the country will gather for watch parties during the tournament. Locations are listed on umalumni.com.

The Alumni Association’s athletic experiences include an array of sports, tours, tickets and more that gets alumni behind the scenes and close to the action.

About the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan

The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan (AAUM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is separate from but affiliated with the University of Michigan. Incorporated in 1897, the Alumni Association’s mission is to develop and maintain lifelong relationships between alumni and the University. This is accomplished by providing programs and services for alumni and providing opportunities for alumni to serve the University. The Association currently has around 100,000 members (of a total addressable alumni body of more than 520,000). Learn more at http://alumni.umich.edu

For Media: Photo and video opportunities will be available throughout the weekend.