Merchants Bank and Indiana University Athletics today announced its Summer Signing Series, giving fans the opportunity to meet select Hoosier student-athletes, including key members from IU football.
The series will take place on four selected days in June from 1-2 p.m., with two to four student-athletes scheduled to appear each week for autographs and fan interactions. Dates include Friday, June 5; Friday, June 12; Thursday, June 18; and Friday, June 26. All appearances will be held at the new Merchants Bank branch located at 101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Suite 030, in downtown Bloomington.
This Summer Signing Series further highlights the growing relationship between Merchants Bank and IU Athletics, which began with the announcement of a transformative $50 million sponsorship last August. The new Bloomington branch, which opened in April, deepens the connection between the two organizations while strengthening engagement with student-athletes, local business owners, and the Bloomington community.
“The Summer Signing Series marks the first of many exciting activities we plan to launch in partnership with IU Athletics,” said Michael Dunlap, president and CEO of Merchants Bank. “We are committed to delivering meaningful value to our community, and bringing fans together with their favorite student-athletes after a perfect season is an exciting way to kick things off. With a 20-year sponsorship, we believe the opportunities to grow together are endless.”
Fans are encouraged to follow the official Merchants Bank and Indiana University Athletics social media channels for updates about the student-athletes participating each week, with names announced a few days prior to each appearance. In addition to autograph opportunities, attendees will also receive free T-shirts and other IU-branded giveaways.
“This series is a fantastic opportunity to engage directly with our loyal fans and build excitement leading into the upcoming season,” said Luke Reiff. “We are thankful for Merchants Bank’s support of IU Athletics and for helping bring the Bloomington community together.”
For the latest updates, follow Merchants Bank and Indiana Hoosiers on Instagram.