Houston: Wine Tasting & Grape Stomp    Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 12:00 PM Contact: Alysia Dvorachek Description: Join the Marquette Club of Houston for a Wine Tasting and Grape Stomp Sunday, July 12, 2009 Noon - Lunch and wine tasting 1:30 p.m. - Tour of winery 2:00 p.m. - "Crush for Fun" grape stomping Pleasant Hill Winery 1441 Salem Road Brenham http://www.pleasanthillwinery.com Join Marquette alumni, parents and friends for this special event at Pleasant Hill Winery in relaxing Brenham. Alumni (the grad years should be sufficient to demonstrate that they are alumni, but you can leave this in if you like) Bob, Eng '73, and Jeanne, Arts '72, Cottle are giving us an exclusive preview of their annual "Crush for Fun" event. This family event offers something for everyone a barbecue lunch, grape stomping for the kids and award-winning wine for the adults. $12 for adults (includes BBQ lunch & sample wine tasting ) $6 for children (includes BBQ lunch) Grape stomping is optional and costs $20 per adult and $10 per child, which includes a t-shirt, photo and purple feet. Please register online by Thursday, July 9 or contact Alysia Dvorachek at (800) 344-7544 or alysia.dvorachek@marquette.edu. For questions or special needs, please contact Chris Dvorachek, Bus Ad '98, at (832) 264-1112 or christopher.j.dvorachek@chase.com. Location: Pleasant Hill Winery 1441 Salem Road Brenham

Milwaukee: Young Alumni Association - Happy Hour Margarita Boat Cruise    Date: Friday, July 17, 2009 at 5:15 PM Contact: Taylor King Description: The Marquette University Young Alumni Association invites you to a Happy Hour Margarita Boat Cruise Join your fellow young alumni after a long week at work aboard the Edelweiss Margarita Boat Cruise. Enjoy bottomless margaritas and a build-your-own taco buffet. Friday, July 17, 2009 5:20 7:00 p.m. The boat leaves the launch at exactly 5:30 p.m., so we ask that you arrive 10 minutes prior to launch. $20 per person Cost includes all-you-can-drink margaritas and taco buffet (consists of hard taco shells, ground beef, shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream). A cash bar is also available for the duration of the cruise. Milwaukee River Cruise Line 205 W. Highland Avenue Milwaukee, WI REGISTER NOW tickets will go fast! Deadline for registration is Thursday, July 9, 2009. Please note that you will not receive a refund if you are late for your Cruise. Also, all passengers must be 21 or older with a valid ID to board this cruise. If you have any questions, please contact Alumni Relations at (414) 288-7441 or taylor.c.king@marquette.edu. Location: Milwaukee River Cruise Line 205 W. Highland Avenue Milwaukee, WI

Northern California: San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies    Date: Sunday, Aug 2, 2009 at 1:00 PM Contact: Alysia Dvorachek, (800) 344-7544 Description: Head to the ballpark with the Marquette Club of Northern California! San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, August 2, 2009 1:05 p.m. First Pitch Join Marquette alumni, parents and friends at America's most scenic park as the Giants take on the Phillies, 2008 World Series Champions. The Northern California Club has 62 reserved seats in section 320 (upper deck, behind home plate). Tickets are first-come, first-served reserve yours today! $26 per person Your pre-paid tickets will be available at the "Will Call" window prior to the start of the game. Please respond by Thursday, July 23 to ensure your seat. For questions or special needs, please contact event coordinator Andy Grogan, Arts '00, at (415) 573-4038 or grogs2@yahoo.com. Location: AT&T Park 24 Willie Mays Plaza San Francisco

Sixth Annual Welcome Father Wild to Northern Wisconsin    Date: Wednesday Aug 5, 2009 at 4:00 PM Contact: Terrie Bruckbauer Description: Please be our guest at the sixth annual cocktail reception welcoming Robert A. Wild, S.J. President of Marquette University to Northern Wisconsin Wednesday, August 5, 2009 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Please respond by Wednesday, July 29 to Terrie Bruckbauer at (414) 288-3353, (800) 344-7544 or terrie.bruckbauer@marquette.edu. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Minocqua Country Club Location: Minocqua Country Club 9299 Country Club Road Minocqua

Carolinas: Mudcats vs. Barons    Date: Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 at 6:15 PM Contact: Alysia Dvorachek, (800) 344-7544 Description: Head to the ballpark with the Marquette Club of the Carolinas! Carolina Mudcats vs. Birmingham Barons Saturday, August 15 6:15 p.m. First pitch Join fellow Marquette alumni, family, friends and fans for Pint Night, and cheer on the Carolina Mudcats as they host the Birmingham Barons. The first 1,200 fans ages 21 years and older will receive a free pint glass. A limited number of seats have been reserved for the Marquette community, so purchase your ticket soon to ensure your spot. $5.75 per ticket (tickets will be available for pick-up at Will Call on game day) Please register by July 31. For questions or special needs, please contact event coordinator, Todd Lopez, Eng 98, at mutodd5@yahoo.com or (919) 870-1525. For questions regarding the Carolina Mudcats, please contact Macy Dykema, Director of Fundraising and Luxury Suites Manager, at MDykema@GOMUDCATS.com or (919) 269-2287. Map and directions: http://carolina.mudcats.milb.com/ballpark/page.jsp?ymd=20081217&content_id=487606&vkey=ballpark_t249&fext=.jsp&sid=t249 Location: Five County Stadium 1501 NC Highway 39 Zebulon, NC (Accessible from Hwy 264)

A Journey Back to Campus    Date: Sunday Aug 16, 2009 at 10:30 AM Contact: Terrie Bruckbauer Description: Marquette University invites you to take A Journey Back to Campus Sunday, August 16, 2009 Please join us and return to the Marquette University campus. The day will begin with a private Mass celebrated by Fred Zagone, S.J., in the St. Joan of Arc Chapel. Afterwards, lunch will be served in the Brooks Lounge in the Alumni Memorial Union. A tour of the Al McGuire Center, Marquette's state-of-the-art athletic facility, will cap off the day. 10:30 a.m. Private Mass in St. Joan of Arc Chapel Noon Lunch in the Brooks Lounge 1:30 p.m. Guided tour of the Al McGuire Center $20 for adults $10 for children ten and under Space is limited; please register today. Please respond by August 10 to Terrie Bruckbauer at (414) 288-3353, (800) 344-7544, terrie.bruckbauer@mu.edu, or register online at MU Connect, marquette.edu/alumni/events. Location: St. Joan of Arc Chapel and Alumni Memorial Union

Minnesota: 16th Annual Golf Gathering    Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009 Contact: Stefanie Pinnow Description: The Marquette Club of Minnesota invites you to enjoy a relaxing day on the links at the 16th Annual Golf Gathering Thursday, August 20, 2009 Hillcrest Golf Club 2200 Larpenteur Ave E St Paul (651) 774-6088 www.hillcreststpaul.com 11:00 a.m. Registration and practice open 12:30 p.m. Tee times begin $150 per golfer Two-Ball Best ball format (2 lowest scores from foursome) **Handicaps/average scores MUST be noted for all golfers. This information should be provided in the Special Instructions area of the online registration form. For questions about the gathering, please contact Jake Roeller, Eng 03, at (651) 343-9839 or jakeroeller@hotmail.com, or Patrick Klein, Bus Ad 99, at (651) 343-5458 or patrick_klein@hotmail.com. Registration fee includes: Lunch Range balls Golf and cart Golf gift Appetizers following golf Soft spikes required. This is a rain or shine event. Registration accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited for this event; make your reservation early! Proceeds from the Golf Gathering benefit the Marquette Club of Minnesota Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your continued support. Please register online by August 12, or contact Alumni Engagement and Outreach at (800) 344-7544 or stefanie.pinnow@marquette.edu. Location: Hillcrest Golf Club 2200 Larpenteur Ave E St Paul (651) 774-6088 www.hillcreststpaul.com Directions from downtown St. Paul: Take Hwy 94 East to McKnight Road North (approx. 5 miles to this exit from downtown). Go north on McKnight to Larpenteur Avenue (approx. 3 1/2 miles), turn left onto Larpenteur Ave. The clubhouse is on the left. From downtown Minneapolis: Take Hwy 94 East through downtown St. Paul, to McKnight Road North. Go north on McKnight to Larpenteur Avenue (approx. 3 1/2 miles) turn left onto Larpenteur Ave. The clubhouse is on the left.