The U-M Alumni Club of Orange County is dedicated to providing opportunities to foster relationships and bring together local Michigan alumni, friends, and family here in Orange County, including game watch parties, arts/culture events and more.
Additionally, Michigan Professionals has provided a range of networking opportunities and career support for alumni across all industries, and is the proud recipient of the 2024 National Award for Career Development and Networking from the University of Michigan Alumni Association.
Please check periodically for future events below and stay up to date by subscribing to club emails. If there is an event you’d like to see, or for opportunities to get involved, please reach out to Ben Sottile, President at [email protected] or Alex Coerper, Communications Chair at [email protected].
Michigan Football is back for its first season under new head coach Kyle Whittingham in 2026. After a last second Hail Mary win in game one, UM toppled #11 Oklahoma at the Big House in game two, join UMAOC to watch UM face UTEP for the next game on September 19, 2026 and all games this fall at Buffalo Wild Wings in Lake Forest. Join your fellow UM fans for the largest crowd in Orange County watching Michigan Football. Register with an email to [email protected] or here at this link: UMAOC Game Watch Party RSVP for this game to ensure BWW has sufficient staff on hand.
Save the date for our next Michigan Professionals events, a networking breakfast meeting on October 21, 2026 and our final happy hour of the year on November 11, 2026.