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Black Alumni Chapter Homecoming Weekend 2024

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Join the Central Michigan University Black Alumni Chapter at this year’s Homecoming!  

🎟️ BLACK ALUMNI REGISTRATION PACKAGE 
  • $75 | Early Bird Registration | Until 9/10/24
  • $100 | Standard Rate Registration | 9/11/24 - 10/01/24
  • $125 | Last-Minute Registration | 10/02/24-10/06/24 

*Includes VIP wristbands and entry to all events. CMU Homecoming game tickets must be purchased separately. 

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER BY SUNDAY, OCT. 6 at 11:59 p.m. EST. If the registration deadline is missed, packages will be available for last-minute walk-up registration at CMUBAC Homecoming events.  

🏡 ALUMNI WELCOME HOME MIXER 

Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | University Center (UC) 3rd Floor, CMU
Welcome Home CMU Black Alumni! Stop by the 3rd floor of the UC to mix and mingle with old friends and make new connections. Join us for games, light hors d’oeuvres & networking! CMU Black Alumni apparel orders and weekend check-in will be available.  

🎤 CMU’s Got Talent Showcase  

Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 – 8:30 p.m. Doors Open / 9:00 p.m. Show Starts | Plachta Auditorium, CMU 
Join us for the Black Alumni Chapter Talent Showcase during Central Michigan University's Homecoming Weekend! This exciting event will feature performances by students and alumni in music, poetry, comedy, dance, and art. It's a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our community's diverse talents and creative expressions.  

🔥 FOREVER FIRED UP ALUMNI PARTY  

Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 – 10:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. | Encore Nightclub 108 Court St, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 
Keep the Homecoming energy going at Encore Nightclub for the Forever Fired Up after-party!  Directly following the CMU’s Got Talent showcase, join fellow alumni and friends for a night of celebration, music, and memories. You won’t want to miss this event! 

 📣 BLACK ALUMNI TAILGATE 

Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 – TBA | Grass Lot Southeast of Kelly/Shorts Stadium between East Campus Drive and Mission St., CMU

Join the CMU Black Alumni Chapter for our annual tailgate! Come enjoy food, music and vendors! FEATURING DJ HYPE!  

Tailgate Parking: 
Parking on the grass at the tailgate location is NOT PERMITTED. Only bring items that you can comfortably carry from your parking space.  

There are limited parking passes in Lot 63E, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase parking passes directly through this link by Oct. 2:  

  • Click on "Buy Now" for the Parking vs Ohio event.
  • Click the price level dropdown box. 
  • Select Lot 63E, insert quantity, and click add to cart.  
  • You will select for your parking pass(es) to be mailed or picked up at Will Call. 
  • Call Ticket Central at 989-774-3045 with any questions   

Tent information:  
Tent space is available at the Tailgate location for groups. Tent space is not available for undergraduate RSO's. You must be registered through the Black Alumni Chapter to reserve a space for your group. Tent size cannot exceed 10x10, and only one space is allowed per group. Please list your group's name and the contact person when registering. 

Vendor information: 
Interested in being a vendor at the Black Alumni Tailgate? All vendors must be pre-approved. To fill out an application, please click here. The approval process takes 5 – 7 business days. Note: Once approved, there is a $100 vendor tabling fee. You will receive an email with the link to pay your vendor tabling fee upon approval.  

When applying, please:   

  1. Select “Other” for Place of Activity.   
  2. Type in “BAC Event” for Other Place of Activity.    
 
🏈 CMU VS. OHIO WITH THE BLACK ALUMNI CHAPTER

Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 – TBA | Kelly/Shorts Stadium, CMU | COST: $18/Ticket | $22/Parking Pass 

Join your fellow Chippewas as we cheer on the home team to victory! Purchase game tickets here by September 26th. (Not included in the weekend package).

 🎵 THEY NOT LIKE US ALUMNI PARTY  

Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 – 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. | Soaring Eagle Casino 6800 E Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858  
Join us for an unforgettable Saturday night at the Soaring Eagle Casino! This exclusive event is all about celebrating our unique bond and the undeniable energy that sets us apart. Expect an evening filled with great music, dancing, and reconnecting with old friends in a vibrant and luxurious setting. Whether you're catching up over cocktails or hitting the dance floor, this is the place where alumni come together to create memories. Get ready to show the world that there’s truly no one like us! 

👕 BLACK ALUMNI APPAREL FUNDRAISER 

COST: $20/T-shirt | $35/Hoodie
Support the CMU Black Alumni Chapter and put in your order for t-shirts and hoodies!  Purchase your CMU Black Alumni Chapter apparel for homecoming here by October 8th! Sizes are not guaranteed and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Proceeds of the fundraiser go toward event programming and student support. (Not included in the weekend package). All registration sales are final.  

Date: October 11 - October 12
Time: All Day
Location: Multiple Locations
Multiple Locations
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Sponsor: Alumni Relations
Contact: Alumni Relations alumni@cmich.edu 989-513-2945
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