Schedule of Events

Open to alumni of DLLC and their guests.

Please register for planning purposes.

Reconnect, reminisce, and raise a glass with fellow alumni of the Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures. Join us for a relaxed social mixer bringing together graduates from across the years to catch up, expand your network, and share where life has taken you since UD.

Enjoy drinks (open bar), conversation, and the opportunity to reconnect with DLLC faculty and friends. We’ll also have highlights from the department running throughout the evening so you can see what’s new and celebrate the continued impact of our community.

Come as you are and help us celebrate the years.

Please register for planning purposes.

Calling all Blue Hengineers! The College of Engineering is hosting its annual Alumni & Friends Lawn Party . Formerly known as the “MechE Family Cookout,” this year’s event welcomes all breeds of Hengineers (Chemies, Elegs, Civies) to join the party on the front lawn of Spencer Lab. We’ll have food, drinks, music, lawn games, and free College of Engineering swag. Catch up with your classmates, profs, and the rest of the Hengineering flock.

Please register for planning purposes.

Join us to recognize the recipients of the 2026 Lerner Alumni Awards during a reception and ceremony. The reception will start at 6 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Open to Blue Hens & friends (21 yrs+

Please register for planning purposes.

Come celebrate the 2026 recipients of the UD Alumni Association's Alumni Wall of Fame, Outstanding Alumni, and Warner and Taylor Awards.

6:15 PM | Doors open
6:30 PM | Ceremony, reception immediately following

Cost:

$20 | Early Hen (by 4/13/26)
$25 | General Admission (beginning 4/14/26)

• Open to Blue Hens & Friends (21 yrs.+)
• Private Party on the second floor
• Includes buffet style heavy appetizers and open bar (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options included)

Cost:

$20 | Early Hen (by 4/13/26)
$25 | General Admission (beginning 4/14/26)

• Open to Blue Hens & Friends (21 yrs.+)
• Music by DJ Amaze
• Photobooths, lawn games & UDairy
• Includes buffet style heavy appetizers with open bar including beer, wine, seltzers, signature drink, and non-alcoholic mocktails
  

Please register for planning purposes.

Join UD President Laura Carlson for a 5k fun run around campus. Run starts at 8:30 a.m. at Mentors' Circle (The Green between Memorial Hall and the Library), rain or shine. Light refreshments will be available at the finish line. Participants will receive a UD giveaway.

The run starts and ends at Mentors' Circle.

Cost: Early Hen Pricing by 4/13/26 | General Admission starts 4/14/26

• Adults (21 yrs+): $15 Early Hen | $20 General Admission
• 20 yrs. or younger: $10 Early Hen | $15 General Admission 

• Includes all-you-can-eat brunch
• 1 drink ticket (for those 21 yrs+)
  
• Face painting and balloon animals
• Meet YoUDee & Baby Blue

Please register for planning purposes.

Join us for special tours of the exhibition Blank Canvas: 1920s Fashion to explore how the chemise silhouette offered limitless creative possibilities for conveying the 1920s zeitgeist. The apparel emerged as armor for the new modern woman, providing a platform to communicate their identity and ideals.

The exhibition showcases more than 60 garments from the Fashion and Textile Collection in the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies along with digital twins—virtual reproductions of selected fragile garments.

Led by co-curators Dilia Lopez-Gydosh, Belinda T. Orzada and Kelly Cobb, tours will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., and the exhibition will be open for alumni and the general public to view from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Please register for planning purposes.

Join us during Alumni Weekend at the Mineralogical Museum in Penny Hall to explore more than 300 minerals from our permanent collection, along with two exhibitions: Quartz and The Vibrant World of Lead Minerals.

Quartz features recent acquisitions, an important specimen from Pennslvania, early DuPont collection examples and a "mystery" crystal donated by Quaesita Drake, for whom Drake Hall is named.

Also on view, The Vibrant World of Lead Minerals reveals the unexpected beauty of lead-based minerals through brillant, colorful specimens from around the world, including examples from Australia, Namibia, Morocco and the United States.

Visit us to reconnect with the beauty, history and brillance of the Mineralogical Museum.

Open House hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Walk-ins are welcome, as space allows.

Cost:

$10 | Early Hen (by 4/13/26)
$15 | General Admission (beginning 4/14/26)

A curated tasting featuring refreshing mocktails paired with tasty bites—thoughtfully matched for sweet and savory flavors and perfect for mingling and trying something new with your Double Del! Event include a Double Del photo and a Double Del keepsake.

Open to Blue Hen Double Dels (couples who both are UD alumni)

Cost: 

$20 | Early Hen (by 4/13/26)
$25 | General Admission (beginning 4/14/26)

• Open to all Blue Hens & Friends (21 yrs+)
• Enjoy performances by our local Drag Queen Jolene Cuisine while playing 4 rounds of bingo for UD swag and merchandise
  
• Includes lunch buffet with vegan, vegetarian, & gluten-free options
• Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages are available
• 1 drink ticket for an alcoholic beverage; Cash bar

You’re making a difference at UD—$5 of your registration will be considered a gift to the Center for Intercultural Engagement, which provides a physical space where students can interact, explore and grow together around social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Please register for planning purposes.

Check out the Hen Zone located on the lower level of Perkins Student Center. Cool off during mid-day and play a variety of games, like billiards, foosball, table tennis, quad air hockey, video games, and board games. 

Cost:

$5 | Alumni & Guests 18 yrs+
Free | Children 17 & younger

Step onto UD's Newark Farm and experience three acres of organic vegetables up close! Tour the fields as they transition from spring to summer production, taste fresh-picked vegetables straight from the soil, and get your questions answered on growing practices, variety selection, and plant care.

• Capacity is limited, so register early
• All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult
• Held outside on a working farm with uneven surfaces; closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting dirty are recommended
  

Cost: $10 per person

Learn how the grounds surrounding UD's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources evolved into the present day Botanic Gardens. We'll explore how early teaching specimens and research plots developed into dynamic landscapes that now serve students, visitors, and lifelong learners. Following this brief presentation, we'll tour the future site of the Townsend East Lawn and Garden, a transformative space that will convert an existing parking lot into a welcoming and connective greenspace. Attendees will receive a small plant or seed packet to take home at the program conclusion.

Cost: $10 per person

UD maintains approximately 60 honey bee colonies which are used for teaching, research, and outreach, as well as making honey and other products of the hive. Come visit our on-campus teaching apiary to see the hives in action! You will get to learn about the structure of a hive, beekeeping through the seasons at UD, our current projects, and how we process honey. Each registered participant will get to take home a beeswax candle made here at UD. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves for an up-close look at our honey bees and our honey production!

• Limited space available
  
• Children under 18 are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult
• Recommended age for this experience is 10 years and older
• Held in a working apiary with bees and the potential for stings. Those with bee allergies should not attend.

Cost: $15 per person

Follow the journey from Cow to Cone and Cow to Curd! Tour UD's dairy herd and milking process, visit the Genuardi Food Innovation Lab for a cheese sample, and meet our Holstein cows. Then, leave with a coupon for a free small scoop of ice cream at our Flagship or Cafe location.

Recommended for ages 10+. Requires walking ~0.2 miles (elevators available in Townsend Hall).

• Limited space available
• Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
• Walk-ins are welcome, as space allows

Cost:

$10 | admission + 2 drink tickets (must be 21 yrs+)
$5 | admission + UDairy ice cream scoop

Kick-off summer with the College of Arts & Sciences' Live on the Lawn! Members of the School of Music and local musicians will be playing from 1 - 5 pm. Stop by throughout the day to enjoy some music and the summer weather with fellow alumni!

Meet and greet with College leadership, Dean Caleb Evertt, and the Blue Hen flock.

Cost: 

$5 | Alumni & Guests (18 yrs+)
Free | Children 17 & younger

Step onto UD's Newark Farm and experience three acres of organic vegetables up close! Tour the fields as they transition from spring to summer production, taste fresh-picked vegetables straight from the soil, and get your questions answered on growing practices, variety selection, and plant care.

• Capacity is limited, so register early
• All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult
• Held outside on a working farm with uneven surfaces; closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting dirty are recommended

Cost: $10 per person

Learn how the grounds surrounding UD's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources evolved into the present day Botanic Gardens. We'll explore how early teaching specimens and research plots developed into dynamic landscapes that now serve students, visitors, and lifelong learners. Following this brief presentation, we'll tour the future site of the Townsend East Lawn and Garden, a transformative space that will convert an existing parking lot into a welcoming and connective greenspace. Attendees will receive a small plant or seed packet to take home at the program conclusion.

Please register for planning purposes.

Join us to learn how we are training the next generation of veterinarians. Tour the state-of-the-art animal science student training facilities, the anatomy lab and the veterinary skills studio. 

• Limited capacity. 
• All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult

Cost: 

$15 | Early Hen (by 4/13/26)
$20 | General Admission (beginning 4/14/26)

Join us to paint a canvas pointing to your favorite campus locations. You will receive step-by-step guidance to hand-paint your very own masterpiece featuring the names of campus locations of your choosing. Unleash your creativity and take home a personalized canvas from this fun-filled event!

Please join fellow varsity student-athlete alumni for a complimentary gathering in the Whitney Athletic Center. We look forward to gathering alums of all ages and their families for food, beverages, and games in our Whitney Stadium Club and will be providing tours of the facility for anyone who is interested. We look forward to welcoming you back to campus!

• Please register for planning purposes
• Walk-ups are welcome, if space allows

Registration is complimentary for student-athlete alums and up to 4 guests. If you require additional guests, please reach out to BlueHensMarketing@udel.edu.

Please register for planning purposes.

Join us to learn how we are training the next generation of veterinarians. Tour the state-of-the-art animal science student training facilities, the anatomy lab and the veterinary skills studio. 

• Limited capacity
• All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult

Cost: $10 per person

UD maintains approximately 60 honey bee colonies which are used for teaching, research, and outreach, as well as making honey and other products of the hive. Come visit our on-campus teaching apiary to see the hives in action! You will get to learn about the structure of a hive, beekeeping through the seasons at UD, our current projects, and how we process honey. Each registered participant will get to take home a beeswax candle made here at UD. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves for an up-close look at our honey bees and our honey production!

• Limited space available
• Children under 18 are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult
• Recommended age for this experience is 10 years and older
• Held in a working apiary with bees and the potential for stings. Those with bee allergies should not attend.
  

Cost: $15 per person

Follow the journey from Cow to Cone and Cow to Curd! Tour UD's dairy herd and milking process, visit the Genuardi Food Innovation Lab for a cheese sample, and meet our Holstein cows. Then, leave with a coupon for a free small scoop of ice cream at our Flagship or Cafe location.

Recommended for ages 10+. Requires walking ~0.2 miles (elevators available in Townsend Hall).

• Limited space available
• Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
• Walk-ins are welcome, as space allows

Please register for planning purposes.

The UDPride Alumni Network invites you to make a friendship bracelet to prepare for Pride Month 2026! Friendship bracelets are a universal symbol of acceptance, inclusivity, and tolerance. We are excited to offer this event to all individuals 18 or over who are LGBTQ+ alumni, allies, or friends! Come and get creative with UDPride and learn about the CIE in the process!

Cost:

$20 | Early Hen (by 4/13/26)
$25 | General Admission (beginning 4/14/26

Join us for "Bites and Bottles", a lively afternoon of tapas and perfectly paired wines presented by the chef instructors of Vita Nova. Enjoy a progressive tasting experience featuring curated small plates alongside thoughtfully selected wines, with live chef demonstrations and stories behind each pour. It's a relaxed, flavorful journey through food and wine—perfect for anyone who loves to taste, learn and indulge.

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

Please register for planning purposes.

Join the Honors College and other fellow Honors Alumni to network and enjoy some food and drinks!

• Please register for planning purposes
• Open to Honors Alumni & their guests (21 yrs+)
• Includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and 2 drinks for Honors alumni who register
  
• Cash bar also available 

Cost:

$20 | Early Hen (by 4/13/26)

$25 | General Admission (beginning 4/14/26)

• Open to Blue Hens & Friends (21 yrs.+)
• Enjoy throwback music
• Includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar

Cost:

$20 | Early Hen (by 4/13/26)

$25 | General Admission (beginning 4/14/26)

• Open to Blue Hens & Friends (21 yrs.+)
• Enjoy throwback music
• Includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar

Cost:

$45 | Early Hen (by 4/13/26)

$55 | General Admission (beginning 4/14/26)

• Open to Blue Hens & Friends (21 yrs.+)
• Includes live music, heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar
• Complimentary Alumni Weekend t-shirt included for the first 1,000 registrants!

Please register for planning purposes.

The University of Delaware Alumni Association cordially invites you to a Celebration and dedication of the new Blue Hen Statue.

Join the UDAA Board of Directors and University leadership for a celebration and dedication of the new Blue Hen Statue, a rallying symbol for school spirit and Blue Hens Forever alumni pride. Guests will enjoy light fare and champagne.

Attire is casual. Blue and Gold spirit wear is encouraged.