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March 7, 2011 Oscar Viewing Party Success

All dressed up and enjoying the Oscar Awards Show – UMEC style.

February 22, 2011 Oscar Viewing Party – This Sunday

February 21, 2011 UMEC-LA Oscar Viewing Party

The Annual UMEC-LA Oscars Awards Show Viewing party will be Sunday, February 27th starting at 5pm PST at The Mad Bull’s Tavern at 14649 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 http://www.madbullstavern.com/. UMEC-LA will provide some appetizers and we will have deals and happy hour prices for the first couple hours of the party, plus we’ll have a contest to see who can predict the most winners. Dress as you like, but black-tie or cocktail attire recommended. So, come early, stay late and be ready for fun. Please RSVP by e-mailing me at  Ttarnow@umich.edu so we can plan accordingly.

February 14, 2011 Julie Meyer on The Cape

Check out UofM Alumnus Julie Meyer on The Cape, tonight, February 14th on NBC at 9pm.

If you miss the first airing, check for it online,

full episodes of The Cape are at http://www.nbc.com/the-cape/

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January 23, 2011 Angela Hutchinson’s new book

Check out Angela Hutchinson’s new book  BReaKiNG iNTo HoLLyWooD

January 10, 2011 Brad Meltzer’s Book The Inner Circle

UofM alumni Brad Meltzer’s new book, The Inner Circle

comes out tomorrow, January 11th, 2011. Check it out.

And, don’t forget to see him on his television how, Decoded on the History Channel.

December 13, 2010 Multischool Midwestern Holiday Mixer/Party

We had a great time at the holiday party with Northwestern, Wisconsin and Columbia College. If you missed it, hope you can make it next year. Check out more pictures on our facebook page.

December 2, 2010 UMEC-LA Holiday Party Mixer

Join UMEC-LA as we party Midwestern style with Northwestern University, University of Wisconsin and Columbia College (Chicago) Wednesday December 8th from 7pm-11pm in Culver City. For full details and to RSVP (free for members, non-members – $5 online in advance for or $15 cash at the door) check it out at http://umecholidayparty.eventbrite.com/.

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November 15, 2010 Intimate Alumni Dinner featuring Mark Cendrowski

Mark Cendrowski with Dan Abrams

A small group of UMEC-LA members and UofM alumni and friends enjoyed a dinner a discussion with TV director Mark Cendrowski (Big Bang Theory, Yes Dear, According to Jim, Hannah Montana, and more).

November 3, 2010 Intimate Alumni Dinner featuring Mark Cendrowski

The Event is Now Full

We are currently accepting reservations for the waitlist.

Our next intimate alumni dinner which will be held at 7:30 pm on Wednesday November 10th at the Village Idiot (private back room) 7383 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046. http://www.villageidiotla.com.  Our special guest will be Michigan Alumnus Mark Cendrowski, Director of The Big Bang Theory as well as dozens of other sitcoms and TV movies.

We are limited to a maximum of 15 reservations; first come, first served.

To ensure attendance, we will be collecting an $11.00 deposit from UMEC members and a $16.00 deposit from non-members. All attendees will be entitled to a $10.00 credit for any food or drink ordered at the restaurant.  This essentially makes the cost $1.00 for members and $6.00 for non-members.  If you wish to join or renew your membership, please visit the UMEC website at http://umec.la/join/.  Our intimate alumni dinners allow you to interact with our special guests in a smaller, more personalized setting.  You don’t want to miss this unique opportunity to meet one of television’s top directors.

For more information and to make your reservation send an email with your reservation request to umecla@gmail.com.  Include your full name, email address and a phone number.

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    Entertainment Panel

    Once or twice a year, the University of Michigan Entertainment Coalition brings together a distinguished panel of Michigan alumni for an illuminating evening of questions and answers dealing with a specific area of the entertainment industry.

    Intimate Dinner Series

    Not to be confused with a candlelit meal with your significant other, the Intimate Dinner Series provides an opportunity for a select group of UMEC members to join a prominent alumnus for a round table dinner discussion in their area of expertise.

    UMEC Short Film Festival

    The festival’s goal is to showcase the broad production talents of Michigan alumni and students, and raise their profile within the entertainment industry. Any short film under 30 minutes in length that had a current or former Michigan student serve in a key creative capacity is eligible for consideration.

    Reel Wolverine Award

    The Reel Wolverine Award was established by the University of Michigan Entertainment Coalition to honor Michigan alumni who’ve made outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry and who uphold the highest standards of artistic and professional excellence in their work. The award is presented during the opening festivities of the UMEC Short Film Festival. Past recipients include Lawrence Kasdan and Peter Benedek among other notable alumni.

    Mentorship Program

    The Mentorship Program is a UMEC initiative to promote and strengthen a collaborative alumni network within the entertainment industry by connecting aspiring graduates with established entertainment professionals for one-on-one face time and guidance. The program is open to all University of Michigan alumni with career interests in the area of film, television, new-media, music, and sports entertainment.

    Internship Program

    The UMEC Internship Program aims to place qualified Michigan alumni as interns in their chosen area of the entertainment industry. Need an intern for your office or production? Let us know. We might just have the perfect person for you.

    Alumni Employment Opportunities

    If you have a job opening (or know of one), let us know and consider hiring a Wolverine. We’ll be happy to forward your needs on to our members.