15th annual Worldwide Ford School Spirit Day
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Each July, our Ford School community of alums, students, faculty, staff, and friends around the world gather near President Ford’s birthday (July 14!) to socialize, network, and most importantly celebrate what binds us together - our shared Ford School experiences.
President Ford wisely noted, “The global economy requires an unprecedented grasp of diverse viewpoints and cultural traditions.” Our worldwide Ford School Spirit Day is the perfect opportunity to honor this belief. Across the globe, many of our alumni are actively working to uplift diverse perspectives, champion inclusivity, and foster understanding. By bringing together our community from various backgrounds and regions, we showcase the interconnectedness and rich tapestry of the Ford School spirit in action.
Wherever you are in the world this July 10th, let’s embrace the spirit of celebration, community, and connection! Here are some ways you can participate:
- Attend an in-person gathering in Ann Arbor, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, or Washington, DC. RSVP by July 8. (Details below.) Enjoy refreshments and snag Ford School swag too. Don’t see a gathering where you are located? Reach out to [email protected] to coordinate one in your city!
- Wear your best Ford School and/or maize and blue gear. Make sure to wear it at an in-person gathering!
- Mark the occasion by posting photos of your celebration on social media using #fordspirit and tagging @FordSchool.
- Bonus: Don’t forget to participate in the social media challenge when you post for Spirit Day! Complete 3 easy tasks for a chance to win a Ford School swag bag. Learn more here.
In person gatherings are a great way to catch up with your fellow Fordies over drinks and appetizers and snag some Ford School swag!
Register for a Spirit Day near you!
2025 Locations
Ann Arbor - Weill Hall, 735 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (Courtyard)
Time: 4-6 p.m.
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Chicago - Details coming soon!
Detroit - Batch Brewing Company, 1400 Porter St., Detroit, MI 48216 (Corktown)
Time: 5-7 p.m. ET
Hosts: Safiya Merchant, MPP '21 and Janani Ramachandran Yates, MPP '13
Los Angeles - The Q Playa Apartments Clubhouse, 5901 Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Time: 6-9 p.m PT
Host: Menna Demessie, PhD '10
New York City - Details coming soon!
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Hosts: Michael Cahill, MPP/JD '99, Brenda Duverce, MPP '16, Franklin Esson, MPP '08, Will Feuer, BA '19
Philadelphia - Details coming soon!
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Hosts: Eliza Erickson, MPP '10 and Kevin Sweitzer, BA '19
San Francisco - Details coming soon!
Washington, DC - Audi Field, 100 Potomac Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20024 (Heinken Rooftop)
Time: 5:30-8 p.m. ET
Hosts: Alli Berry, BA '19, Rohan Dharan, BA '13, Olga Ioffe Kasher, MPP/MA '99, Jason Levien, MPP/JD '97, Jim Potter, MPP '89, Cortney Sanders, MPP '17, and David Tannenbaum, BA '15
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