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Alumni Relations

The Alumni Relations office helps graduates stay connected to the Ford School and each other after graduation through communications, events, and services. 

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Homecoming Football Game Tickets U-M vs. Iowa

Oct 5, 2019, 12:00 pm EDT
Michigan Stadium
Cheer on the Wolverines as they take on the Hawkeyes in the annual Homecoming game! Purchase tickets with your fellow Fordies in the Ford School section.
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Ford School Alumni Board meeting

Sep 21, 2018, 8:00 am-5:00 pm EDT
Weill Hall, 3rd Floor Seminar Room, #3240
The Ford School Alumni Board will be meeting for its bi-annual meeting. 
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2017 Fordie Grad Fair

Apr 18, 2017, 11:30 am-1:30 pm EDT
Weill Hall, Great Hall
Graduating BA, MPP/MPA, and PhD students are invited to the third annual Fordie Grad Fair to get a head start on graduation preparations.

Annual Washington, DC policy event and networking reception

Feb 4, 2016, 6:00-8:30 pm EST
1777 F Street, NW The Rockefeller-Peterson Room
The Ford School's annual policy event and networking reception in Washington, DC, with featured speaker, Barry Rabe, J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy. 
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Homecoming 2015: Wolverines vs. Wildcats & Go Blue Homecoming Tailgate

Oct 10, 2015, 12:30-7:00 pm EDT
Michigan Stadium and Oosterbaan Field House
Tailgate with Fordies and cheer on the Wolverines! Purchase your tickets before Friday, September 11 to guarantee your seat in the Ford School alumni and friends sections at the tailgate and football game.  

Worldwide Ford School Spirit Day

Jul 9, 2015, 5:00-8:00 pm EDT
U.S. and international locations to be announced
Plan to attend the fifth annual Worldwide Ford School Spirit Day!  Worldwide Ford School Spirit Day is a series of alumni-led festivities, in cities near and far, that let you meet and mingle with Ford School friends.

Groundbreaking ceremony for Joan and Sanford Weill Hall

Nov 12, 2004, 11:00 am-12:00 pm EST
University of Michigan
On November 12, 2004, alumni, friends and donors attended the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new home of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Joan and Sanford Weill Hall (see photo). Construction of the $34 million building is now officially underway – and the promise of a magnificent academic facility is literally coming to life. Over 450 guests attended the groundbreaking, including Ford school alumni from as far back as the Class of 1953, current students, President and Mrs.
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The Centennial Reunion

Oct 31, 2014, 11:00 am EDT
Rackham Building and Weill Hall
A major celebration of the Ford School's centennial held during University of Michigan Homecoming Weekend. Activities include featured panels, keynote speaker, reception, tailgate, football game and opportunities to network with alumni, faculty, staff, students, and guests. Enjoy an alumni brunch and lecture with Freakonomics author Steven D. Levitt

The Centennial Reunion: Tailgate and football game

Nov 1, 2014, 12:30 pm EDT
Oosterbaan Field House
Attend the Go Blue Homecoming Tailgate at the Oosterbaan Field House on State Street. The tailgate will feature food and fun, activities for kids, appearances by former football players and special guests, and music from the Michigan Marching Band.

Alumni Board meeting

Apr 10-11, 2015, 8:30 am-12:00 pm EDT
Weill Hall, Third Floor Seminar Room, #3240
Bi-annual Alumni Board meeting 

Greater Chicagoland Alumni & Student Reception

May 20, 2015, 5:30-7:30 pm EDT
BlackFinn Ameripub - River North
Network, socialize, and connect with students, alumni, and friends in Chicago from both the Ford School and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. 
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Homecoming 2015: Weill Hall Open House

Oct 9, 2015, 2:00-4:00 pm EDT
Weill Hall, Graduate Career Services Suite 2200
Homecoming is October 9-11! The Ford School invites you to spend Friday afternoon with fellow alumni at Weill Hall. 

Michigan v. Illinois

Oct 22, 2016, 12:00-3:00 pm EDT
Oosterbaan Fieldhouse and Michigan Stadium
Homecoming tailgate at Oosterbaan Fieldhouse and football game at Michigan Stadium
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Ford School Reunion

Oct 4-5, 2019, 12:00-6:00 pm EDT
Joan and Sanford Weill Hall
We'll be celebrating this fall! Save the date and join us for the Ford School Reunion!
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