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University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit

Welcome to the University of Michigan Alumni Association's Club of Greater Detroit, proud sponsor of

As an Alumni living in the Greater Detroit Area you are invited to join and participate in all Club activities.

10/23/2026

The Club had a great night at the Glass Academy! Great local venue to experience how glass blowing is done up close and personal. The staff was excellent and treated everyone to quite the show. Local drinks from the bar were top notch!

Make sure to join us at future events!

Go Blue!

10/21/2026

***Volunteer Opportunity***
SUNDAY November 1, 9:30-12pm
Congregation Shaarey Zedek
27375 Bell Rd
Southfield, MI 48034

It’s that time of year again! Jarc is participating in the JFS Fall Fix Up annual event to rake leaves at a Jarc home!

Since 1996, JFS has mobilized community volunteers to help homebound older adults and adults with disabilities prepare the outside of their homes and properties for the winter weather. This is JFS’s largest single day of service (and one of the biggest in the community), coordinating several hundred volunteers to winterize client homes.

This event is free, please register in advance for planning purposes.

https://umalumni.my.site.com/s/lt-event?id=a1QUS00000DozyT2AR&_gl=1*11jzapj*_gcl_au*MjUxNjYwMDA0LjE3ODY1NjM3NTM.*_ga*ODIxODYwMDA4LjE3Nzg2ODI0OTY.*_ga_XLBWWZ3FWY*czE3OTI1ODUyOTUkbzEzJGcxJHQxNzkyNTg1OTQ5JGo2MCRsMCRoMA

10/21/2026

***Volunteer Opportunity***
TUESDAY October 27, 10am-12:30pm
The Salvation Army Detroit Harbor Light
3737 Lawton St., Detroit, MI, 48208

Join us as we volunteer with Make Food Not Waste.

At Make Food Not Waste, we’re bringing communities, businesses, schools, and residents together to change that. By helping Michigan make better use of food, we’re strengthening food security, supporting local businesses, protecting our environment, and building a more resilient future for everyone.

Volunteers must read through our Volunteer Handbook and fill out the 2026 Volunteer Registration Form. You will be sent the links once you register here.

https://umalumni.my.site.com/s/lt-event?id=a1QUS00000Dp2hp2AB&_gl=1*acos8y*_gcl_au*MjUxNjYwMDA0LjE3ODY1NjM3NTM.*_ga*ODIxODYwMDA4LjE3Nzg2ODI0OTY.*_ga_XLBWWZ3FWY*czE3OTI1ODUyOTUkbzEzJGcxJHQxNzkyNTg1NDgzJGoxOSRsMCRoMA

This event is free to attend, please register in advance for planning purposes.

09/28/2026

What a great long weekend for the club!

Thursday night we enjoyed the opening night celebrations of the Ladies Match Races

Friday we were at to watch the celebrate and beat the Pirates!

While the game Saturday didn’t end how we were hoping, it was still cool to see the big house in a stripe out and perform at halftime!

Go Blue!

09/23/2026

Michigan needs our help! The "We Give Blood" competition is back for 2026. All alumni, fans, families and students, can donate blood at any blood drive or blood donation center in the U.S. to save lives and help put Michigan at the top of the leaderboard in this 18-school B1G competition. All of your favorites are back too, including a University of Michigan t-shirt and a chance to help Michigan win a $1 million grant for student or community health!

Register with the link below to receive a confirmation email with directions on how to schedule your blood donation with the local blood center in your area. The “We Give Blood” B1G competition ends on Dec. 4. The winning school is announced at halftime of the B1G Championship game. Thank you for helping to save lives and for being a Leader and Best. Go Blue!

Register here:

https://umalumni.my.site.com/s/lt-event?id=a1QUS00000DMuNR2A1&_gl=1*ezju3m*_gcl_au*MjUxNjYwMDA0LjE3ODY1NjM3NTM.*_ga*ODIxODYwMDA4LjE3Nzg2ODI0OTY.*_ga_XLBWWZ3FWY*czE3OTAwOTUwNjYkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTAwOTYyNzAkajQ3JGwwJGgw

09/16/2026

September 25 | Detroit, Michigan
An evening celebrating Michigan, journalism, leadership, and the power of education.

Rebecca Blumenstein, President of Editorial at NBC News, returns to her home state on September 25!

A proud University of Michigan alumna, Rebecca also serves on the board of U-M’s Wallace House Center for Journalists. She recently co-authored The Last Free Women with fellow Michigan alumnus, telling the extraordinary story of efforts to rescue girls from Afghanistan.
Join us in Detroit as Rebecca shares insights on global leadership, journalism, education, and the responsibility of storytelling in a changing world.

Register here:
https://luma.com/2oej0e19

Go Blue!

09/16/2026

The UMCGD is once again proud to partner with Shield's Pizza for ALL Michigan football games! Shield's is an alumni owned local business and is offering the following deals listed in the flyer.

Come into any Shield's location and bring your friends to watch your Wolverines compete for the Big Ten Championship!

Call ahead and mention you are a club member or feel free to walk in. Don't forget to show the flyer(screen shots are OK)
*Deal is for Dine-in only*

Go Blue!

07/29/2026

August 15th, 10am-12pm
2020 14th St
Detroit, MI 48216

Join the U of M Club of Greater Detroit as we team with the Kintsugi Village!

Kintsugi Village is a gathering place in Detroit where people learn, create and grow together through shared experiences rooted in curiosity and connection. Located in Detroit’s innovation district, Kintsugi brings together education, art, food, nature and community into one connected ecosystem. During your volunteer experience, you’ll help activate and care for our garden spaces through planting, preparing beds, weeding, watering and general beautification efforts that support our students, families and broader community. Kintsugi Village is located in Corktown across from Newlab. They have their own parking for volunteers! Please drive slowly and carefully as you enter.

This event is free to attend, please register in advance for planning purposes.

Register here:
https://umalumni.my.site.com/s/lt-event?id=a1QUS00000Ca6zF2AR

Go Blue!

07/28/2026

SOLD OUT!

August 31, 6-9pm
Ford's Garage
21367 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI 48124

The U of M Club of Greater Detroit is proud to bring you the 2026 Kickoff Dinner on Monday, August 31st at Ford’s Garage in Dearborn.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Tailgate food will be served, along with a cash bar, and Michigan Football video highlights.

Tickets are $50

New Head Coach Kyle Whittingham will try to return the 2026 Michigan Football team to their championship ways.

Help us get ready for the season as we hear previews and analysis from a panel of experts:
Seth Fisher – MGoBlog
Isaiah Hole – The Wolverine Wire & Locked On Wolverines
Derick Hutchinson – ClickOn Detroit/WDIV

Our Evening’s Emcee will be IRA WEINTRAUB of WTKA

We hope you can join us as 2026 promises to be a great year!

Go Blue!

07/27/2026

360 Detroit, Inc. is seeking volunteers to support our community event in 360 Park.

Annual Community Block Party & Resource Fair

August 1, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Volunteers will assist with games, arts and crafts, and family activities.
If you are interested in volunteering, please click here to complete the volunteer interest form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7Nv687QRrfnN4JQ1El7PuQHF0G1ZwoA7_9p5HUlG1T8NjpA/viewform

Visit our website for additional information about the organization and pictures from past events. https://360detroitinc.org/

We look forward to working with you. Thank you for assisting us as we continue to positively impact our community.

Go Blue!

Address

22001 Michigan Ave. Suite 130
Dearborn, MI
48124

Website

https://community.alumni.umich.edu/detroit/home

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