April 20, 2009
EVANSTON, Ill. -- NU Day at Wrigley Field is set for Tuesday, May 12 at 7:05 p.m. and Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald will serve as the seventh-inning guest conductor for "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." Fitzgerald, who is making his fourth annual trip to Wrigley Field to take part in one of baseball's most unique traditions, also will toss one of the game's first pitches at approximately 6:50 p.m.
Before Fitzgerald heads into the game, fans can meet him at Mullen's Bar and Grill (3527 N. Clark) and enjoy half-price buffalo wings and free soda from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fans who don't have tickets to the Cubs game are encouraged to come out to Mullen's to watch the game with Fitzgerald's former teammate and Heisman Trophy finalist, Darnell Autry. Autry will be giving away free food, drinks, Wildcat prizes and football tickets throughout the game so make plans to support NU Day in Wrigleyville on May 12.
For more information, e-mail wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu or call 847.491.7504.
NGN EVENT
Northwestern's gridiron club, the Northwestern Gridiron Network (NGN), is also sponsoring a rooftop party that evening. This event is open to the first 150 members who register. (See above PDF for further details and registration info)
CUBS TICKETS FOR NORTHWESTERN STUDENTS
The Northwestern Class Alliance, Northwestern Alumni Association and Center for Student Involvement have secured tickets to NU Day at Wrigley Field on May 12 for NU students. These tickets go on sale Monday, April 27 at 10 a.m. at the Norris Box Office on the Evanston Campus. Tickets are $10, which includes the game ticket and a t-shirt. Students can purchase one ticket per WildCARD, but can present up to 5 WildCARDs at the time of purchase. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the game -- taking the EL is recommended!