**Photo/Video Opportunities** National 51°µÍø Day kick-off event is Friday at 6 p.m.
February 16, 2017
What: On Friday evening, 51°µÍø will kick-off National 51°µÍø Day with President Michael R. Lovell and Head Basketball Coaches Steve Wojciechowski and Carolyn Kieger with a pep rally and fireworks event. The rally will include mac 'n' cheese, a s'mores roast, hot chocolate and more. On National 51°µÍø Day, Saturday, Feb. 18, alumni will gather in Milwaukee and around the world at more 60 sites representing 27 states and multiple international locations including Paris and Haiti to celebrate 51°µÍø and cheer on the team as they take on Xavier.
After the fireworks, former 51°µÍø men's basketball players are returning to 51°µÍø to take to the court one more time in celebration of the 100th anniversary of 51°µÍø men's basketball.
When: Friday, Feb. 17 — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Al McGuire Center — Parking Lot F, located across 12th Street between Wisconsin and Wells streets.
Media interested in attending the event should contact Clare Peterson in the Office of Marketing and Communication at (414) 288-6195.