You may be miles away from UMD, but that doesn’t mean you’re alone! Celebrate and connect with other alumni in your area at our signature Bulldogs on the Block nationwide social event. Bulldogs around the country will get together during the week of October 30 - November 3. Each location is hosted by alumni volunteers who will select the day/time/location during the week to meet one another in their home cities. All guests are responsible for purchasing their own food and drinks.
WHEN: October 30 - November 3
WHERE: You choose! In the past, alumni hosted events in 22 different cities around the country, from New York to Southern California to Hibbing, MN. Restaurants, breweries, and pubs were all popular meeting spots. Click back here to view the current host cities for 2023!
HOW: It’s simple! The volunteer host is the point of contact for coordinating the get-together. The host chooses a day, time, and place and shows up. Alumni Relations staff invite Bulldogs from your area to your location. If you need help choosing a location, let us know! Co-hosting is encouraged; we can help connect you to other potential alumni hosts in your area if you would like to co-host. The deadline to register to be a host is Monday, October 16.
What is Bulldogs on the Block?
- BOTB are casual, social events hosted by alumni volunteers.
- Guests are responsible for purchasing their own food and drinks.
- Ideas for host locations: breweries, restaurants, picnics.
Last Year's BOTB
On November 2, 2022, alumni across the country gathered to celebrate being a Bulldog! Bulldogs on the Block had 20 locations and 25 volunteer alumni hosts.
Host Instructions
STEP 1: Register here to host
STEP 2: Choose a day and time during the week of October 30 - November 3
STEP 3: Choose a location
STEP 4: Alumni Relations staff invite other Bulldogs in your area to your get-together
STEP 5: Host receives Bulldog spirit box with event supplies and a guest sign-in sheet
STEP 6: Party time! Enjoy connecting with other Bulldogs in your area
STEP 7: Use #bulldogsontheblock23 to post photos and videos of your party