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University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee As Wisconsin’s premier public urban institution, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee enjoys a growing national reputation for excellence in research, teaching and community engagement. The 104- acre main campus and satellite sites are located in the economic and cultural heart of the state. The university’s recent expansion includes new academic and research facilities, and the creation of the Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health and the only School of Freshwater Sciences in the United States. • Rankings & Recognition: • Princeton Review named UWM a “2014 Best in the Midwest” university University Quick Facts: 28,000 total student enrollment 3,813 Employees 146,000 Alumni • 85% grads stay in Southeastern Wisconsin Milwaukee Statistics • The population of Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha Metropolitan Area (Contains 8 counties that surround the city of Milwaukee) is 2,025,898 according to the 2010 US Census • The population of City of Milwaukee is 594,833 according to the 2010 US Census • Top 40 media market Milwaukee-Racine- Waukesha Metropolitan Area Panther Athletics UM-Milwaukee Athletics encompasses a highly-competitive Division I 15-sport intercollegiate athletics program that competes in the Horizon League. Men’s Sports Women’s Sports Basketball Basketball Baseball Cross Country Cross Country Soccer Swimming & Soccer Diving Swimming & Indoor Track & Diving Field Indoor Track & Outdoor Track & Field Field Outdoor Track & Tennis Field Volleyball Horizon League • Horizon League institutions boast a combined enrollment of more than 130,000, plus nearly a quarter-million living alumni are centered in the League’s Midwest footprint • League media markets include five of the nation’s top 35 including: • Chicago • Detroit • Cleveland • Indianapolis • Milwaukee • These markets cover more than ten million television households and encompass more than nine percent of the nation’s television audience Recent Sports Successes UW-Milwaukee Athletics has had an incredible recent history of success within the Horizon League, earning them their Seventh McCafferty Trophy which recognizes success in the League. Recent championships include: • Men’s Basketball – Postseason Tournament Champions • Women’s Soccer – Regular Season Champions • Women’s Soccer – Postseason Champions • Women’s Volleyball – Regular Season Champions • Women’s Volleyball – Postseason Champions • Men’s Soccer – Postseason Champions • Men’s Indoor Track and Field – Champions • Men’s Outdoor Track and Field – Champions Logos & Marks • A partnership with UW-Milwaukee Athletics provides you with the opportunity to leverage the already established and respected UW-Milwaukee Athletic logos. • Usage of our marks and logos will cement our partnership and allow the public to more readily associate your brand with UW-Milwaukee Athletics. UWM Panther Arena The UWM Panther Arena is home of UWM Men’s Basketball and is located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. The maximum capacity for basketball 11,119. The arena’s configuration puts every patron close to the action. J. Martin Klotsche Center The Klotsche Center is located within the Pavilion on the University Campus. The Center is home of Panther Women’s Basketball, Women’s Volleyball, Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving, and Track & Field. • 15 Regular Season Women’s Basketball Games (capacity 3,400) • 8 Regular Season Volleyball Games (capacity 3,400) • 2 Indoor Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Meets (4-lane 200 m indoor track) • 6 Regular Season Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Meets (capacity 400)* • Athletic Dept. Offices • Practice facilities for all sports teams • Varsity athletic training room & locker rooms Engelmann Stadium Engelmann Stadium is home of Panther Men’s (13 games) and Women’s (12 games) Soccer. This all turf field has brought a unique atmosphere to the collegiate soccer scene. It exists among the urban university, tucked beneath a busy campus, unfolding into a stadium-like stage. Bleacher seating on the north and south sides of the field, provide seating for more than 1,500 fans. Additional seating is also available along the fences and grassy knolls for 500 more fans to enjoy the action. Henry Aaron Field Henry Aaron Field at Lincoln Park has been home of 21 regular season home games since 1994. Affectionately referred to as “The Hank”, Henry Aaron field seats up to 500 fans and features a symmetrical outfield with right and left field fences standing at 320 feet and 390 feet to straightaway center field. Arena - Sponsorships • Courtside LED Displays • Video Scoreboard Advertising • Fan Promotions • Game Sponsorships • Product Displays Arena - Sponsorships Klotsche Center - Sponsorships • Courtside LED Displays • Video Scoreboard Display • Game Sponsorships • Product Displays Aaron Field & Engelmann Stadium • Sideline/Outfield Banners • Game Sponsorships • Fan Promotions Media Exposure In addition to on-site exposure at UWM facilities and events, there are a number of opportunities to partner with UWM’s media outlets and relationships. Each season, UWM teams receive tremendous exposure through radio, television, live streaming, their official webpage, and social media. Media Exposure - Radio Radio – Men’s & Women’s Basketball • Commercials • Billboards • Game/Segment Sponsorships • Post-Game Show Sponsorships • Coach’s Radio Show Sponsorships Media Exposure - Television Television • Commercials • Billboards • Game/Segment Sponsorships • Coach’s TV Shows Media Exposure - Horizon League Horizon League Network • Streamed Video of Games • 50 Total Home Events • Banner Advertisements • Commercials Media Exposure - Website uwmpanthers.com - The Home of Panther Athletics • Banner Ads • Live Links • Segment Sponsorships • Page Sponsors Media Exposure - Social Media UMW Social Media Following • Facebook – 10,000+ Likes • Twitter – 4,300+ Followers • Instagram – 690+ Followers Promotional Opportunities • Fan Promotions • Premium Giveaways • Product Samplings Halftime Promotions • In-game Promotions • Coach Appearances • Skills Clinics Print and Web Publications • Online Magazine • Schedules • Posters • Programs • Ticket envelopes Hospitality and Tickets • Season Tickets • Premium Seating options • Hospitality Options • Ticket Banks • Charitable Ticket Donations Additional Opportunities • Fall Welcome Tailgate • Golden Panther Awards • Hall of Fame Dinner Famous Sports Alumni Frank Caliendo ('96 BA Mass Communications) Comedian, well known sports fan Mike Reinfeldt ('75 BA Business), NFL All Pro Defensive Back, GM of Tennessee Titans Bill Carollo ('74 BBA Industrial Relations), Retired NFL referee; quarterback at UWM from 1970-73; has worked five NFL conference championship games and officiated Super Bowls XXX and XXXVII Sasho Cirovski ('85 BBA, '89 MBA), Former MLS soccer player played for the Milwaukee Panthers from 1981-1984; current University of Maryland head men's soccer coach, winners of the 2005 NCAA soccer tournament Alan Kulwicki ('77 BS Mechanical Engineering), 1992 Winston Cup champion, first NASCAR Cup champion to hold a college degree. Died April 1, 1993, in a plane crash at age 38 Allison Pottinger ('98 MBA Marketing), 2003 gold medalist and 2006 silver medalist at the World Curling Championships Harris Turer ('88 BA Business), Owner of the Milwaukee Admirals hockey franchise and member of the ownership group of the Milwaukee Brewers; president of Hometown Property Management, Inc. Bruce Weber ('78 BA Education), Kansas State University's men's basketball coach Christine Boskoff (’91 BS Electrical Engineering), World-class mountaineer, reached more record summits than any other female in history Tony Sanneh (‘93 , MLS soccer player; U.S. National team and U.S. World Cup team member.