Upcoming Events - NMU Alumni Relations

Celebrate with us all year!

Join Northern Michigan University in celebrating 125 years of academic excellence, unmatched community spirit, and Wildcat pride.

Thursday, December 5, 2024, 4:30-7 p.m. Eastern

Whether you’re rooting for the Detroit Lions or the Green Bay Packers from Ford Field, catching the game at your favorite local spot, or relaxing at home—or if you're simply looking to unwind with a post-work happy hour—we invite all Wildcats and friends to join us at Bookies in downtown Detroit!

Come one, come all - in Honolulu Blue or Green & Gold - and share your Wildcat pride while enjoying great company and a spirited atmosphere.

No game ticket is required to attend, but space is limited so please register to join us.

Thursday, December 5, 2024, 8:15 p.m. Eastern

Join your fellow Wildcats for a fun-filled day at Ford Field as the Detroit Lions take on the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, December 5th.

The Lions are excited to offer all NMU families access to limited seating inventory. Tickets are first come, first served, so get them before they’re gone!

Once you complete your purchase, directions on how to access your tickets through the Lions mobile app will be sent to your email address provided. If you would like to be sat together, please purchase together! Tickets purchased through this offer are prohibited from resale.

Please contact Brian Nordstrom at 313-262-2213 or via email at brian.nordstrom@lions.nfl.net with any questions.

Join us in Grand Rapids for the ultimate college hockey experience at the 58th Great Lakes Invitational (GLI)! Celebrate the holiday season with thrilling matchups, exciting fan events, and the best of Wildcat hockey spirit.

All alumni and friends are invited to join your hosts Angela '97 BS and Andrew '98 BS Thompson at Buffalo Wild Wings for a pregame gathering from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on December 29, prior to the 7 p.m. puck drop of the Michigan State vs. Northern Michigan game.

Game Times

December 29, 2024

• Michigan Tech vs. Western Michigan - 3:30 p.m.
• Michigan State vs. Northern Michigan - 7:00 p.m.

December 30, 2024

• Third Place Game - 3:30 p.m.
• Championship Game - 7:00 p.m.

Tickets

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster or in person at the DeVos Place Grand Gallery Box Office. Student and alumni presale codes are available for exclusive section access. Don't miss the chance to cheer on NMU from Section 120 (Wildcats Student Section) or Section 220 (Band Section)!

Saturday, February 1, 2025, 6:05 p.m. CST

Get ready for an action-packed night with your Wildcat family at NMU Night with the Green Bay Gamblers! Watch the Gamblers take on Muskegon, and don’t miss the thrill of the Wiener Dog Race in between periods! Join us for an unforgettable evening of hockey, fun, and Wildcat pride!

Stay connected to your alma mater with Northern Now!

Northern Now is a digital event series for alumni and friends hosted by Northern Michigan University Alumni Relations. The series provides a behind-the-scenes look at NMU students, departments, athletics, and more on campus with exclusive tours, interviews, and interactive events.