Alumni Events
Each year, the EMU alumni community hosts a variety of events that give you the opportunity to network with fellow alumni, grow your career, and stay connected with the EMU community.
Lansing Lugnuts vs Dayton Dragons
Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun, friends, and baseball at the ballpark! Purchase your tickets to secure your co-branded Eastern and Lugnuts snapback hat! Each ticket sold through this special package also includes a donation to the EMU Student Emergency Fund.
Detroit Amps vs. DMV Trilogy + 6 other league teams
Catch the BIG3 and the Detroit Amps live, July 20 at Little Caesars Arena. Tickets purchased through this link include a special Detroit Amps Snapback, while supplies last. The Detroit Amps is proudly owned by GameAbove Sports. The team ownership group includes EMU alumni George Gervin, T.J. Lang, Karen LeVert, Keith J. Stone, Anthony Tomey and Corey Welch.
Presented by GameAbove.
All Events
Connect with fellow alumni at any one of our many engaging events, whether virtual or in person. Explore the events below to share your Eagle & Huron pride and engage with your alma mater!
June
June 20-22, 2025 - Atlanta Area Alumni Weekend Expand dropdownGet ready to rep your Green & White at the EMU Greater Atlanta Area Alumni Green & White Weekend, happening June 20–22!Reconnect with fellow alumni, enjoy unforgettable events, and show your EMU pride right here in the ATL. Whether you're Class of '85 or '25, this is your weekend to come together, celebrate, and soar.Thursday, June 26th, 2025 - EMU Night at the Lansing Lugnuts Expand dropdownJoin fellow EMU alumni, friends, and families at Eastern Michigan University Night with the Lansing Lugnuts on June 26th. Join us at Jackson Field in downtown Lansing for a summer night at the ballpark! Purchase your tickets to secure your co-branded Eastern and Lugnuts snapback hat! Each ticket sold through this special package also includes a donation to the EMU Student Emergency Fund.
July
Sunday, July 20th, 2025 - Detroit Amps x EMU: BIG3 Summer in the City 2025 Expand dropdownCatch the BIG3 and the Detroit Amps live, July 20 at Little Caesars Arena. Tickets purchased through this link include a special Detroit Amps Snapback, while supplies last. The Detroit Amps is proudly owned by GameAbove Sports. The team ownership group includes EMU alumni George Gervin, T.J. Lang, Karen LeVert, Keith J. Stone, Anthony Tomey and Corey Welch.
For groups of 10+, email Kari Willis at [email protected]. Presented by GameAbove.
September
Friday, September 19, 2025 - Alumni Awards Expand dropdownEastern Michigan University will continue its tradition of recognizing outstanding graduates who have demonstrated excellence within their professional careers and respective communities. To celebrate of the achievements of the 2025 award recipients, the University will host the 64th Annual Alumni Awards on Friday, September 19th in the George Gervin GameAbove Center.Saturday, September 20, 2025 - HOMECOMING Expand dropdown
Save the Date: Homecoming 2025! 
Mark your calendars and get ready to come home!Join us for a weekend full of memories, reconnections, and school spirit at Homecoming 2025. More details to be announced soon!
October
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 - EMU Day at Detroit City Football Club (DCFC) Expand dropdownJoin us for Eastern Michigan University Day at the Detroit City Football Club (DCFC) on Saturday, October 4th at 4:00 pm for DCFC Men vs. North Carolina FC. The match will be held at historic Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. The special EMU ticket package will include a special edition 2025 EMU+DCFC hat!
Friday, October 17, 2025 - Zoo Boo - EMU Alumni Night at the Detroit Zoo Expand dropdownGet ready for some spook-tacular fun at Zoo Boo! Join EMU alumni and supporters at the Detroit Zoo to re-discover the magic of your favorite merry-not-scary event. Get ready to enjoy new thrills, cherished traditions and so much more at the Detroit Zoo's annual trick or treating event.
More details and tickets will be available soon!
November
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 - EMU Night at the Lights at the Toledo Zoo Expand dropdownThe annual EMU Night at the Lights at the Toledo Zoo will be on Saturday, November 22nd! Join over 500 alumni, family and friends for an amazing evening filled with fellowship and fun. Event attendees will enjoy an evening of food, face painting, photos with Swoop and - special for 2025 - visit with a sloth! After spending time with us, stroll through the beautiful display of holiday lights throughout the zoo.
Tickets will be available beginning in August.