MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY REUNION+HOMECOMING

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1 MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY REUNION+HOMECOMING Sponsorship Opportunities Join the celebration. Become a Sponsor Today. OCTOBER 2 8, 2017 This fall, Alumni Reunion Weekend will coincide with Homecoming to create a Marquette experience like no other! Students, faculty and staff, along with alumni, parents and community friends, will converge on campus for one amazing, multi-generational celebration. Attendees will enjoy great food, music, fun competitions, class reunion celebrations, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to give back to the Milwaukee community. Our participating sponsors will benefit from incredible exposure to a demographically diverse audience, as thousands gather on Marquette s campus to celebrate and build pride in our community. We invite you to increase your visibility, expand your marketing reach and be part of history as Marquette University ignites a new tradition with its 2017 Reunion + Homecoming.

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3 KEY EVENTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 Class of 1967 Golden Jubilee President s Dinner Evening, Marquette Campus Reignite Marquette friendships and memories and help create new ones by sponsoring the Class of 1967 President s Reception and Dinner. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 Alumni and Student Networking Event Breakfast, Marquette Campus Support Marquette students striving to Be the Difference, as they launch their careers. This event facilitates connections between students and Marquette alumni, equipping soon-to-be-graduates with valuable networking skills and knowledge from leading industry professionals. Estimated attendance: 300 Golden Jubilee Mass and Brunch Time TBD, Marquette Campus Block Party 3:30 7:00 p.m., Parking Lot F (across from the Al McGuire Center) Celebrate the start of Marquette s basketball season at this outdoor event for Reunion + Homecoming Weekend. The annual Block Party will feature special appearances by the men s and women s basketball teams, including autograph sessions and opportunities to meet players, coaches and staff. Estimated attendance: 2,500 Bed Races 4:00 p.m., 12th Street (between West Wisconsin Avenue and West Wells Street) Consider sponsoring this spirited Marquette tradition as Marquette alumni, students, faculty/staff careen down 12th street, racing beds in a hearty competition. Marquette Madness 7:00 p.m., Al McGuire Center Reunion Class Parties 7:00/7:30 p.m., Various Locations Reignite Marquette friendships and memories and help create new ones by sponsoring a class party at iconic spots on campus and around the city. This year s reunion classes feature graduates of 72, 77, 82, 87, 92, 97, 02, 07 and 12. Estimated attendance: varies by party SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 5K Run/Walk 10:30 a.m., Location TBD Join the Marquette community for a fun 5K run/walk, featuring a special route for children and families. Proceeds from this event will support Marquette s Midnight Run, a volunteer service program focused on the particular needs of the hungry and homeless people living in the community around Marquette. Estimated attendance: 2,000 Block Party 3:00 5:00 p.m., Parking Lot F (across from the Al McGuire Center) Welcome back Marquette alumni as the fun continues at Saturday s Block Party. Attendees will enjoy activities, games and a grill-out at this family-friendly event. Estimated attendance: 3,000 Concert Gates Open at 5:00 p.m., Concert begins at 7:00 p.m., Central Mall Help us transform Marquette s Central Mall by sponsoring the 2017 Reunion + Homecoming Concert, featuring a top musical act. Sponsors will be invited to a private hospitality suite prior to the beginning of the concert. Estimated attendance: 4,000+ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 Reunion Mass 9:00 a.m., Church of the Gesu Join us for a special Reunion Mass as we close out the week with a celebration of faith. Homecoming Mass 6:00 p.m., Church of the Gesu Join us for a special Homecoming Mass as we close out the week with a celebration of faith. *Other programming will include student events, athletic events, residence hall tours, college and affinity group open houses and more.

4 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTING SPONSOR $50,000 - SOLD (i.e. Concert presented by Your Company s Name Here ) Verbal recognition as the presenting sponsor at all events with a speaking program Business name or logo displayed on signage at events, including outdoor building banners Business name or logo displayed on official Reunion + Homecoming poster and t-shirt Business name included in the official Reunion + Homecoming press release Banner ad on the Reunion + Homecoming app Business allotted one promotional table or tent at the Reunion registration area and the block party, 5K run/ walk and concert¹ (5) 5k run/walk registrations ($100 Opportunity to air one commercial spot at the concert Meet and greet with the concert performing artist(s), pending artists approval Reserved table at the concert beer garden Tickets (10) to the concert and access to the private pre-concert hospitality suite for up to 10 individuals ($400 MULTI-EVENT SPONSOR $25,000 FEATURED SPONSOR: Block Party, 5K Run/Walk and Concert (i.e. Block Party, 5K Run/Walk and Concert presented by Your Company s Name Here ) Verbal recognition as a title sponsor at the block party, 5K run/walk and concert Business name or logo displayed on signage at the block party, 5K run/walk and concert Banner ad on the Reunion + Homecoming app Business allotted one promotional table or tent at the Reunion registration area and the block party, 5K run/ walk and concert¹ Business logo included on the 5K run/walk t-shirt (5) 5k run/walk registrations ($100 Opportunity to air one commercial spot at the concert Meet and greet with the concert performing artist(s), pending artists approval Reserved table at the concert beer garden Tickets (8) to the concert and access to the private pre-concert hospitality suite for up to 8 individuals ($320

5 CONCERT SPONSOR $15,000 FEATURED SPONSOR: Concert (i.e. Concert presented by Your Company s Name Here ) Verbal recognition as a title sponsor at the concert Business name or logo displayed on stage Business allotted one promotional table or tent at the Reunion registration area and the concert¹ Opportunity to air one commercial spot at the concert Meet and greet with the concert performing artist(s), pending artists approval Reserved table at the concert beer garden Tickets (6) to the concert and access to the private pre-concert Hospitality Suite for up to 6 individuals ($240 (2) 5K run/walk registrations ($40 5K RUN/WALK SPONSOR $10,000 FEATURED SPONSOR: 5K Run/Walk (i.e. 5K Run/Walk presented by Your Company s Name Here ) Verbal recognition as a title sponsor at the 5K run/walk and opportunity to officially kick off the 5K run/walk Business logo included on the 5K run/walk t-shirt and business name or logo displayed on signage at the 5K run/walk Business allotted one promotional table or tent at the Reunion registration area and the 5K run/walk¹ (8) 5K run/walk registrations ($160 Tickets (4) to the concert and access to the private pre-concert hospitality suite for up to 4 individuals ($160 BLOCK PARTY SPONSOR $10,000 FEATURED SPONSOR: Block Party (i.e. Block Party presented by Your Company s Name Here ) Verbal recognition as a title sponsor at the block party Business name or logo displayed on signage at the event including the bed races Business allotted one promotional table or tent at the Reunion registration area and block party¹ (2) 5K run/walk registrations ($40 Tickets (4) to the concert and access to the private pre-concert hospitality suite for up to 4 individuals ($160

6 NETWORKING EVENT SPONSOR $5,000 FEATURED SPONSOR: Alumni and Student Networking Event (i.e. Alumni and Student Networking presented by Your Company s Name Here ) Verbal recognition as a title sponsor at the Alumni and Student Networking Event Business name or logo displayed on signage at the event Business allotted one promotional table at the Reunion registration area and the networking event¹ (2) 5K run/walk registrations ($40 Tickets (2) to the concert and access to the private pre-concert hospitality suite for up to 2 individuals ($80 GOLDEN EAGLE SPONSOR $2,500 Individual or business name or logo displayed on the website Individual or business name or logo displayed on promotional signage at events Access to the private pre-concert hospitality suite for up to 2 individuals ($60 IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS Donate your products (i.e. food, beverages, etc.), gift certificates or other items to be used as prizes for various contests and giveaways CUSTOM SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Class of 1967 Golden Jubilee President s Dinner and Hospitality Suite Reunion Class Parties ( 72, 77, 82, 87, 92, 97, 02, 07, 12) Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) Reunion Party College and Affinity programs Benefits for in-kind contributions and custom sponsorship packages will vary based on sponsorship value/amount. ¹Sponsor must provide its own tent or table, signage and volunteers to staff the tent or table. Confirmation of tent or table is due to Arielle Smith by Friday, September 1, ²Collateral for the 5k run/walk registration packets is due to Arielle Smith by Friday, September 1, Collateral must be printed on paper no larger than 8.5 x 11. Please mail collateral to the attention of Arielle Smith at: Marquette University 1250 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI For sponsorship inquiries, contact Arielle Smith at or arielle.smith@marquette.edu. DEADLINE FOR LOGO OR NAME INCLUSION IN PRINTED PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, Please submit high-resolution logos to arielle.smith@marquette.edu in.eps format (color and one-color versions). Please note that if opting for the benefit to distribute marketing materials to Reunion + Homecoming attendees, Marquette University will consider 20% of your sponsorship amount, or up to $1,000, to be advertising income to the university for which gift credit will not be available.