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.
The Pick is in for your 2024 NFL Draft Plans! Come out and celebrate a full "Eastern" night in the Motor City to kick off Round 1 of the NFL Draft. Eastern Athletics is taking over Eastern Market Brewing Company for a Pre-Draft Party on Thursday, April 25.
Free to attend and starting at 5:00 P.M., enjoy the best of EMBC and hang out with your Eastern Michigan friends, family, and alumni.
Join us for Eastern Michigan University Night at the Detroit City Football Club (DCFC) on Saturday, June 15th at 4:00pm for DCFC Men vs. Charleston Battery & stay for the 7:00pm DFCF Women vs. Midwest United FC. Both games are at historic Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.
Each ticket package comes with an exclusive co-branded Eagles and DCFC scarf.
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!
April
Thursday, April 25th - NFL Pre-Draft Event in Detroit Expand dropdownThe Pick is in for your 2024 NFL Draft Plans! Come out and celebrate a full "Eastern" night in the Motor City to kick off Round 1 of the NFL Draft. Eastern Athletics is taking over Eastern Market Brewing Company for a Pre-Draft Party on Thursday, April 25.Free to attend and starting at 5:00 P.M., enjoy the best of EMBC and hang out with your Eastern Michigan friends, family, and alumni. We want to see as much green and white in Detroit as we await to see the next Maxx Crosby, Jose Ramirez, or Sidy Sow!Let us know that you're interested in attending. For any questions about the night, please email [email protected].
June
Saturday, June 15 - EMU Day at Detroit City Football Club (DCFC) Expand dropdownJoin us for Eastern Michigan University Night at the Detroit City Football Club (DCFC) on Saturday, June 15th at 4:00pm for DCFC Men vs. Charleston Battery & stay for the 7:00pm DFCF Women vs. Midwest United FC. Both games are at historic Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.
Each ticket package comes with an exclusive co-branded Eagles and DCFC scarf, as well as a $5 donation to the EMU Student Emergency Fund.
August
Thursday, August 1 - EMU Day at Detroit Tigers Expand dropdownEMU students, alumni, faculty, family, and friends are all invited as we celebrate Eastern Michigan University Night at Comerica Park on August 1 as the Tigers take on the Kansas City Royals. Each ticket package comes with an exclusive co-branded EMU and Tigers quarter-zip, as well as a $5 donation to the EMU Student Emergency Fund. First pitch is set for 6:40pm.
To purchase tickets, visit the Detroit Tigers event page!
September
Saturday, September 7 - EMU Football at Washington Huskies Expand dropdownJoin us in Seattle, WA as the EMU Football Team travels to play the University of Washington Huskies on Saturday, September 7th. As a part of the weekend, various activities will be planned to bring alumni and friends together.
Please take a moment to indicate your interest in attending the game and other events that only Seattle has to offer by filling out our interest form. More details to come!
October
Saturday, October 19th, 2024 - EMU Homecoming Expand dropdownHomecoming 2024 has been officially locked in! The date has been selected for Saturday, October 19th, 2024 against Central Michigan University. There will be more to share in the coming months, including the Alumni & Friends Pre-Game Tailgate. For now, put this date in your calendars and let your friends and family know you've got plans and they should come, too!