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, join UMAOC to watch UM face top ten Oklahoma for the next game on September 12, 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.
All UMAOC members, friends and guests are invited to start off the fall season and join us for our upcoming Happy Hour on Wednesday September 9, 2026 from 5-7PM at Casa Del Sol Mexican Cantina in Tustin. Cost to attend is $20 and includes one drink ticket and all you can eat appetizers. Please reach out to Ben Sottile ([email protected]) for details and to RSVP or use this attached link: Michigan Professionals Happy Hour 090926