The Alumni Associations of Northern Michigan University, Michigan Tech, Lake Superior State and Finlandia are hosting “Yooper Night at the Joe” on Friday, Dec. 9. The event will commemorate the farewell season at Joe Louis Arena. Alumni and friends are invited to a free pre-game reception at the Delux Lounge at 5 p.m. before watching the Red Wings play the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7:30. Alumni Association tickets for the event are sold out, but individual game tickets may be purchased by calling Jenna, NMU’s Red Wings ticket representative, at 313-471-7408.