Founded in 1996, the non-profit University of Michigan Entertainment Coalition (UMEC) was intended to bring together University of Michigan alumni working in the entertainment industry for the career enhancement of its members. The original UMEC was disbanded in 2000 as its founding members, largely due to their professional successes, found themselves without sufficient available time to dedicate to the organization.
Now a new group of alumni have emerged to build upon the original UMEC foundation and to develop a revitalized UMEC. It is their intent to build a robust organizational structure that will live beyond their own individual contributions and be of benefit to all the future classes of Michigan graduates working in the entertainment industry. UMEC welcomes all former Michigan students working in any discipline, within the entertainment industry. UMEC defines the term Entertainment Industry broadly. It includes film, television, music, game software, new media, radio, sports, theatre, and publishing. Any former student working as artists, content creators, content distributors, or in the professional services in support of those activities are eligible for membership.
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The University of Michigan Entertainment Coalition's mission is: - To create a worldwide network of Michigan alumni working in the Entertainment Industry so that all alumni may have the benefit of our combined experience, expertise, and knowledge.
- To make University of Michigan alumni a force in the Entertainment industry so that our graduates are recognized and respected as key players in the business.
- To provide counseling, advice, and an open door for future Michigan alumni who seek to enter the entertainment industry.
- To bring together Michigan alumni from both the "creative" and "business" sides of the industry to foster a mutual understanding of issues and concerns.
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The Advisory Board is composed of high-profile entertainment industry professionals who are former University of Michigan students. It will also include faculty members from the University of Michigan various schools and departments. The Advisory Board's purpose is to assist in the development of UMEC's long-term agenda and to provide input on the event schedule so that UMEC develops the proper breadth of activities. When feasible, Advisory Board members will participate in UMEC's professional and mentoring activities so that the membership may benefit from their experiences. |
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UMEC is made up of two executive committees, Los Angeles and New York
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For more information about UMEC and it's programs here is a list of contacts. |
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About UMEC 