Schedule of Events

Friday, June 3
8:30a.m. - 4p.m. Eastern | Deerfield Country Club

Inside UD

Please join us at the 12th Annual CEE Alumni Golf Outing! The event will take place at Deerfield Country Club on Friday, June 3rd. Tee time is 8:30am, and a buffet lunch will be served immediately following the golf outing. Please be sure to register early since this event will fill quickly!

Cost:

$125 per golfer (UD Grad before 2017)

$75 per golfer (UD Grad 2017-2021)

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities:

$350 for a lunch sponsor, cart sponsor or range sponsor

$500 for a company sponsorship

Friday, June 3
2p.m. - 3p.m. Eastern | Venture Development Center

Inside UD New

Please register for planning purposes.

A professional workshop and interactive experience exploring Company Culture design with UD Adjunct Professor, Nat Measley.  How do we build effective teams, communities, change-making company cultures in a modern world?

Friday, June 3
3:30p.m. - 5:30p.m. Eastern | Colburn Lab - 2nd Floor Lobby

Reception

• Please register for planning purposes.
• Catch up with advisors, faculty, and staff
• Meet our new faculty and students
  

Friday, June 3
3:30p.m. - 5:30p.m. Eastern | Raub Hall (Outside & behind Raub)

Reception

• Please register for planning purposes
• Open to alumni & friends
• Includes appetizers, beer and wine

Friday, June 3
4p.m. - 6p.m. Eastern | Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center- (BPI) (STC11)

Reception

Cost: $15 per person

• Open to Blue Hens & Friends (21 yrs.+)
• Includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and event swag
• Cash Bar

Friday, June 3
4p.m. - 6p.m. Eastern | Delaware Diamonds Society Walkway at Old College

This event is available to a limited audience.

Inside UD

Visit the walkway in front of Old College to see your engraved brick and talk with UD staff.

• Please register for planning purposes
• Open to Delaware Diamond Society members and their guests
• Includes water and trail mix

Friday, June 3
4:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. Eastern | Townsend Hall Grounds

Reception

• Please register for planning purposes
• Open to CANR Alumni (21 yrs+)
• Includes UDairy treats uniquely paired with local craft brews and wines
  
• Additional drinks available at cash bar

Friday, June 3
5p.m. - 6:30p.m. Eastern | The Venture Development Center

Reception

• Please register for planning purposes
• The Horn Alumni Council, faculty & staff look forward to welcoming back alumni and guests to the VDC. 
  

Friday, June 3
5p.m. - 7p.m. Eastern | Biden Institute

New

• Please register for planning purposes
• Open to alumni, faculty/staff, community members & friends

Friday, June 3
5p.m. - 7p.m. Eastern | Smith Hall

Reception

• Please register for planning purposes
• Includes appetizers, beer and wine
• Lab demos will be available on the 2nd floor

Friday, June 3
5p.m. - 7p.m. Eastern | iSuite Evans Hall

Family Friendly New

• Please register for planning purposes
• Includes appetizers, beer and wine
• Open to Blue Hens and friends
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
• iSuite demos will be available

Friday, June 3
5p.m. - 8p.m. Eastern | Front Lawn of Spencer Lab

Family Friendly Reception

• Please register for planning purposes
• Open to Blue Hens, family, & friends
• Includes food, drinks and lawn games for all to enjoy
• Enjoy music, lawn games, and free UD MechE gear
• Faculty will be out in full force and would love to see you again.

Friday, June 3
6p.m. - 7:30p.m. Eastern | Lerner Hall Atrium

Reception

Please register for planning purposes

The Lerner College Alumni Award of Excellence is presented each year to select alumni who have exhibited exceptional accomplishments, including professional success, contribution to the community, giving back to Lerner College and a commitment to excellence.

We will again be awarding a Rising Star Alumni Award. This award recognizes recent alumni who exemplify the qualities and spirit of our Alumni Awards of Excellence. 

Friday, June 3
6p.m. - 8p.m. Eastern | Perkins West Lounge

Reception

• Please register for planning purposes
• Open to Blue Hens & Friends (21 yrs.+)
• College leadership will welcome current faculty, retirees & alumni to a reception with music, food, beverages.
  

Friday, June 3
7p.m. - 8p.m. Eastern | Gore Recital Hall, CFA

Reception

Please register for planning purposes.

Come celebrate the 2022 recipients of the UD Alumni Association's Alumni Wall of Fame, Outstanding Alumni, and Warner and Taylor Awards.

7:00 PM - Ceremony, reception immediately following

Friday, June 3
7p.m. - 9p.m. Eastern | The Green

Sponsored by: UD Alumni Association

Reunion

Cost: $30 per person

Open to Blue Hens & Friends (21 yrs.+)

6:30 PM | Check-in Opens
7:00 PM| Event Begins

Friday, June 3
7p.m. - 9p.m. Eastern | The Green

Sponsored by: UD Alumni Association

Reunion

Cost: $30 per person

Open to Blue Hens & Friends (21 yrs.+)

Friday, June 3
7p.m. - 9p.m. Eastern | The Green

Sponsored by: UD Alumni Association

Reunion

Cost: $30 per person

Open to Blue Hens & Friends (21 yrs.+)

Friday, June 3
7p.m. - 10p.m. Eastern | Daugherty Hall, Trabant University Center

Reception

Cost: $10 per person

• Open to BHLP and QUEST alumni & friends
• Includes heavy hors d'oeuvres
• Cash bar
• Lots of memories served in an Open House style get together!
  

Friday, June 3 - Saturday, June 4 | Hamilton's on Main

New

Cost:

$80 | Tournament - 3 hrs. of continuous play

$40 | Casual - 1 hr. of play with a coaching session at the top of every hour (choose hour you would like to attend)

• Open to alumni and friends (21 yrs.+)
  
• Reservations are required for a seat at the poker tables
• Poker ticket includes 1 free drink & light appetizers.
• Non-ticketed guests are also welcome to observe play 
• Cash bar and full menu available for additional purchase

Please note that Delaware law does not allow for monetary prizes, and any proceeds from poker night will go to keeping the UD MechE program awesome.

Friday, June 3 - Saturday, June 4 | Courtyard by Marriott Newark - University of Delaware

Sponsored by: Kelvin Glymph '83/BE

New Reception

• Open to Blue Hens & friends (21 yrs.+)
• Includes dancing, seating, and hors d'oeuvres
• Cash bar
  

Producer | Kelvin Glymph BE83

Saturday, June 4
8:30a.m. - 12p.m. Eastern | Deerfield Country Club

Inside UD

Cost: $100 per player

• Open to ME alumni, faculty, & friends
• 8:30 AM | Registration opens
• 9:00 AM | Shotgun Start

Saturday, June 4
10a.m. - 12p.m. Eastern | Caesar Rodney Dining Hall

Family Friendly Main Events

Cost:

$20 | Blue Hens & Friends (12 yrs.+)
$15 | Future Blue Hens (11 yrs & younger)

• Includes all-you-can-eat brunch
• Face painting and other activities are available
• Meet YoUDee & Baby Blue

Saturday, June 4
10a.m. - 12p.m. Eastern | Spencer Lab

Inside UD

• Please register for planning purposes
• All ability levels welcome
  
• Out & back loop from Spencer Lab through scenic White Clay
• Includes socializing, refreshments and swag after the ride
• Please bring your own bike and helmet

Choose your ride group:

• Casual (5-8 miles)
• Not-As-Casual (10-12 miles) | Mountain bike recommended, may go off-road

Saturday, June 4
10:30a.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | Bacchus Theater | Perkins Student Center

Sponsored by: UD Alumni Association

Main Events New

Cost: $25 per adult

• Open to Blue Hens & Friends (21 yrs+)
• 10:30 AM - Doors Open | 11:00 AM - Show Begins
• Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s available for purchase

Attending with friends? Share their full names in the space provided (max 8 people per table).

• Tables will be assigned prior to the event
• We will do our best to accommodate your request
• Requests will be considered until May 20th
  

Saturday, June 4
11a.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | Grounds of Townsend Hall

Family Friendly Inside UD

• Please register for planning purposes
• Children are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult

Saturday, June 4
11:30a.m. - 1:30p.m. Eastern | Heritage Hall, Newark United Methodist Church

Family Friendly Reception

• Please register for planning purposes
• Open to alumni, family, and friends

Saturday, June 4
12p.m. - 1p.m. Eastern | UDairy Creamery, South Campus

Family Friendly Inside UD

• Limited space available
• Includes samples throughout the tour
• Children are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult

Saturday, June 4
12p.m. - 3p.m. Eastern | Spencer Lab 1st Floor

Inside UD

• Please register for planning purposes
• Open House tours of our renovated Design Studio available between 12 - 3 PM
• Tours on the half-hour, starting in the Spencer Lab Lobby

Saturday, June 4
12:30p.m. - 1:30p.m. Eastern | Thompson Theatre

Inside UD New

Please register for planning purposes.

Saturday, June 4
12:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. Eastern | Thompson Theatre, Roselle Center for the Arts

This event is available to a limited audience.

Inside UD New

Enjoy a “Classical to Rock” performance, followed by an exclusive conversation with the world-renowned UD ensemble-in-residence.

• Please register for planning purposes
• Open to Delaware Diamond Society members and their guests

Saturday, June 4
1p.m. - 2p.m. Eastern | Little Goat Coffee

New

Join the Women of Mechanical Engineering (aka The Mechtriarchy) for a casual coffee hour.

• Please register for planning purposes
• Drip coffee will be complimentary; fancy drinks are on you
  
• Open to members of the Mechriarchy (alumnae & students), as well as faculty mentors and supporters of these fantastic women engineers

Saturday, June 4
1p.m. - 2p.m. Eastern | Tower at STAR

Inside UD New

• Behind the scenes tour of the Tower at STAR and Health Sciences Complex
• Please register for planning purposes
• Limit 2 people per party
• Children are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult

Saturday, June 4
1p.m. - 2:15p.m. Eastern | Harker Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Laboratory

Main Events

Cost: $30 per adult

• Open to Blue Hens & Friends (21 yrs+)
• Includes light hor d'oeuvres and wine pairings

Saturday, June 4
1p.m. - 2:30p.m. Eastern | Whitney Athletic Center

This event is available to a limited audience.

Inside UD New

• Please register for planning purposes
• Open to Delaware Diamond Society members and their guest
• Limit 2 people per party
• Please choose the tour that best fist your schedule: 1 PM or 1:30 PM

Saturday, June 4
1p.m. - 3p.m. Eastern | Autumn Arch Brewery

New Reception

Stop by the brewery to catch up and have lunch with CEE Alumni!

• Please register for planning purposes
• Open to Blue Hens, friends & family
• Includes lunch
• Limited space available.  Register early!

Saturday, June 4
2p.m. - 3p.m. Eastern | UDairy Creamery, South Campus

Family Friendly Inside UD

• Limited space available
• Includes samples throughout the tour
• Children are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult

Saturday, June 4
2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. Eastern | Tower at STAR

Inside UD New

• Behind the scenes tour of the Tower at STAR and Health Sciences Complex
• Please register for planning purposes
• Limit 2 people per party
• Children are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult

Saturday, June 4
2:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. Eastern | Warner Hall

This event is available to a limited audience.

Inside UD New

Tour the new center that includes relaxation spaces, health and wellness programs and offices and more.

• Please register for planning purposes
• Open to Delaware Diamond Society members and their guest
• Limit 2 people per party
• Please choose the tour that best fits your schedule: 2:30 PM or 3:30 PM

Saturday, June 4
3p.m. - 5p.m. Eastern | Klondike Kate's

Reception

• Please register for planning purposes
• Catch up with former teammates and other student-athlete alumni 
• Includes 2 drink tickets; cash bar

Saturday, June 4
3p.m. - 5p.m. Eastern | Kristol Center for Jewish Life

Reception

• Please register for planning purposes
• Includes wine, snacks and schmoozing with alumni

Saturday, June 4
3p.m. - 5p.m. Eastern | UD Honors College

Reception

• Please register for planning purposes
• Open to Blue Hens & Friends (21 yrs+)
• Includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and 2 drinks for Honors alumni who register
  
• Cash bar also available for additional drink purchase

Saturday, June 4
3p.m. - 5p.m. Eastern | University Visitor's Center

Reception

• Please register for planning purposes
  
• Lite apps and beverages will be provided.
• All former BHAs, DELs, and BHAMs are welcome!
  

Saturday, June 4
3p.m. - 5:30p.m. Eastern | Delaware Diamonds Society Walkway at Old College

This event is available to a limited audience.

Inside UD

Visit the walkway in front of Old College to see your engraved brick and talk with UD staff.

• Please register for planning purposes
• Open to Delaware Diamond Society members and their guests
• Includes water and trail mix

Saturday, June 4
3:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. Eastern | Trabant Student Center

Family Friendly Main Events

• Please register for planning purposes
• Includes Double Del picture keepsake

Saturday, June 4
5p.m. - 8p.m. Eastern | The Green

Sponsored by: UD Alumni Association

Main Events New

Cost:

$60 | Early Hen (ends April 25th)

$70 | General Admission (Begins April 26th)

• Open to Blue Hens & Friends (21 yrs+)
• Open beer and wine bar
• Includes food (burgers, hotdogs, and other beer garden fare) 
• Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free options are available
• Includes an exclusive Alumni Weekend 2022 mug and T-shirt

3 PM on June 4 | Event Check-In & Swag Pick-Up Opens 

As part of the total cost to attend Dela-Fest, $10 will be donated to the Blue Hen Strong Fund, which directly supports the ever-evolving needs of UD students.  The fund helps provide resources and assistance—such as safe housing, tuition support, advanced technology, career readiness and so much more—to students in critical need.

Sunday, June 5
10a.m. - 12p.m. Eastern | Whitney Athletic Center

Sponsored by: UD Alumni Association

Family Friendly New

Cost: $15 per person

• Open to Cheer, Dance, and Mascot team alumni and their guests
• Includes hors d’oeuvres and a tour of the Whitney Athletic Center