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University of Minnesota Chicago Chapter
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If you're a recent graduate or have recently relocated to Chicago, the Chicago Chapter is a great way to meet new people and explore all that Chicago has to offer!

The Chicago Chapter of the U of M Alumni Association strives to provide a forum for Minnesota graduates to socialize, network, and cheer on Minnesota academics and athletics. In addition, our mission is to support the efforts of the university to bring a University of Minnesota education to people from the Chicago area.

UPCOMING EVENT!!  August 7: Big Ten Night AND TAILGATE at US Cellular Field!   RSVP ASAP!!!

Chicago has a new Gopher Bar!
Join us for Gopher games at the Red Ivy, 3525 N Clark St, near Wrigley Field. Join the e-mail distribution list and watch for game announcements!
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Join our e-mail distribution list so you don't miss any Chicago events!  E-mail ChicagoGophers@yahoo.com with "subscribe" in the subject line to be added to the list.  Be sure to include your name, e-mail, class year, phone number and mailing address.

Please note: Many e-mail services now have spam filters that may cause our e-mails to end up in your spam/junk folder or to be deleted altogether!  Add ChicagoGophers@yahoo.com to your address book or "safe" list to make sure you receive our e-mails.

All University of Minnesota Alumni and their friends are welcome to our events.  If there is more demand for an event than we can accommodate, University of Minnesota Alumni Association members will be given preference. 




Chicago Events

November 15: Road trip to reclaim the Axe!
The Chicago Gophers will travel to Madison to cheer on Coach Brewster and the Gopher Football team against the Wisconsin Badgers!

August 7: Big Ten Night AND TAILGATE at US Cellular Field!
Last year we had almost 100 alumni at the White Sox Big Ten night ande came in third among all alumni chapters! Join us this year for a tailgate and game at U.S. Cellular Field for the Chicago White Sox vs. the Detroit Tigers! 

July 27: The Gophers' 5th Annual Trip to Ravinia!
Enjoy a beautiful Sunday evening with Jorge Federico Osorio, theChicago Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Gophers!

July 24: Big Ten Football Happy Hour with Coach Tim Brewster
Join the Chicago Gophers for a casual social hour with U of M head football coach Tim Brewster and your fellow Chicago alumni! 


June 14: Twins-Brewers game
Join your fellow Minnesotans for boccie and tailgating as we head up to Milwaukee to cheer on the Twins!

May 15: Goldy GetTogether Happy Hour
Join us for food, beverage, conversation and meet some of the other Gopher Alumni in Chicago!

April 26: Gopher Iron Chef
Cooking with the Gophers!

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Become a Member!
Your membership in the University of Minnesota Alumni Association makes a difference!

Fill out the online membership form for new members or renewing members. The promotion code NP4CI will ensure that the Chapter program benefits from your membership.

Join our list
To be added to our email list, please email chicagogophers@yahoo.com and include your name, class year, e-mail, phone, and mailing address.
Contact us
Chicago chapter
Patrick Schott
312-922-0355
chicagogophers@yahoo.com

UMAA
Mark Allen
612-624-5419
1-800-UM-ALUMS
allen031@umn.edu

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