Welcome to Michigan 2009

Event Support Opportunities

The University of Michigan is seeking proposals to support events during the 2006 Welcome to Michigan Program. Welcome to Michigan is a campus-wide series of events designed to welcome new students to the University and includes the participation of returning students, faculty and staff. Welcome to Michigan 2009 is September 3-7! This year's theme is "Your time. Your place. Your Michigan."

We are seeking in-kind and financial support for some of the large “anchor events? that occur during the first week students return to campus. Support opportunities include:

Day of CHANGE
Monday, September 1, 2008, 9 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Day of CHANGE View the Request for Sponsors for program information.

There are two opportunities to support his event:

Provide financial support towards University Catering luncheon for students ($3500, we must use University Catering in this venue).
In-kind donation of screen-printed t-shirts for program participants (1500-2000). In addition to the general Conditions of Support below, we will also provide a 4" × 2" space on the shirt to acknowledge your support.

William Monroe Trotter Multicultural Center Taste of Culture
Sunday, September 14, 2006, 4-6 p.m.

Provide in-kind donations of non-alcoholic beverages for participants (750).

Other Opportunities

These are the only opportunities for non-University affiliated businessness and organizations to support the Welcome to Michigan program. Other smaller welcome events are planned independently by various University departments and student organizations.

Conditions of Support

We will prominently display a sign acknowledging your donation at the event.
We can also make materials (coupons, flyers, imprinted giveaways, etc.) available at the event on your behalf. We must approve all marketing material prior to production and distribution.
While this is a great opportunity to promote your business, organization, or service to new University of Michigan students, keep in mind that advertising and publicity is only permitted in accordance to the terms listed above and in the Support Agreement.

Make a Proposal

To submit a proposal to support one of the programs above, click here.

Proposals can also be faxed to (734) 764-6291 or mailed to:

Drew Tinnin
Office of New Student Programs
1100 LSA Building
500 South State Street
Ann Arbor MI 48109-1382

All proposals must be received by Friday, June 20. Applicants will be notified of their status by Friday, July 11. If you have questions regarding the proposal process or the opportunities available, please contact Karla Zinnecker at (734) 763-3202.