Schedule of Events
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Virtual Class Reunion
Thursday, October 5,
7:30 p.m. -
8:30 p.m. Eastern
Virtual Program
This event is available to a limited audience.
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Delaware Baseball Alumni Golf Classic 2023
Friday, October 13,
9 a.m. -
4 p.m. Eastern
Deerfield Country Club
This event is available to a limited audience.
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Join fellow Delaware Baseball alumni for our annual Golf Classic. Based on feedback from last year, we will be hosting our Delaware Baseball alumni golf outing closer to campus, at Deerfield Country Club. Please see below for the schedule for the day:
8:00AM - 9:00AM | Check-In
9:00AM | Tee Time
2:00PM - 4:00PM | Post Golf Reception
Cost:
$185 | Full Day: Golf, Lunch (unlimited beverages on course), Reception (includes gift item)
$65 | Reception and Gift Item Only
$30 | Reception Only
If you register as a single golfer, please include any foursome pairing requests. If you wish to pay for your full foursome, please use the "add guest" function to add all members of your group to your registration. Please include shirt size for all registrants.
Tour of the Whitney Athletic Center
Friday, October 13,
3 p.m. -
4 p.m. Eastern
Whitney Athletic Center at Delaware Stadium
This event is available to a limited audience.
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1973 | 50th Class Reunion Dinner Reception
Friday, October 13,
4 p.m. -
8:30 p.m. Eastern
STAR Audion
This event is available to a limited audience.
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Cost: $70 per person
- 4:00 PM | Check-in at STAR Audion
- 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Tour of STAR Campus
- 5:30 PM | Reception at STAR Audion
Attire is business casual.
ISE Lab Tour
Friday, October 13,
5:30 p.m. -
6:30 p.m. Eastern
Harker Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering (ISE) Laboratory
This event is available to a limited audience.
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Tour the state-of-the-art Harker Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering (ISE) Laboratory .
Open to alumni from the Classes of 1993, 1988, 1983, 1978 and their guests.
5:15 PM | Check-in
5:30 PM | Tour promptly begins
2003 National Championship Anniversary Celebration
Friday, October 13,
6 p.m. -
8 p.m. Eastern
Whitney Athletic Center Stadium Club
This event is available to a limited audience.
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Join us for a celebratory gathering to honor the 20 year anniversary of your 2003 Football National Championship. Catch up with teammates and coaches and enjoy drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres in the Whitney Athletic Center Stadium Club.
- Open to 2003 Football National Champions and their guests (21 yrs.+)
- Limit 2 people per party
Class Reunion Reception
Friday, October 13,
6:30 p.m. -
9 p.m. Eastern
Harker Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Laboratory (ISE)
This event is available to a limited audience.
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Join your reunion celebration! Connect with classmates and reminisce about all the good times at UD. The reception includes a wine pairing, open bar and dinner.
Cost: $55 per person
Friday Late Night Mixer at Chelsea Tavern
Friday, October 13,
9 p.m. -
1 a.m. Eastern
Chelsea Tavern
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Join us as we kick off UD Homecoming weekend reconnecting, networking with music by DJ Soul Controller!
Cost: $20
- Open to alumni & their guests (21 yrs+)
- Includes Heavy Hors D'oeuvres
- Cash Bar
Walking Tour of Campus
Saturday, October 14,
10 a.m. -
11 a.m. Eastern
University of Delaware
This event is available to a limited audience.
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Special Collections Gallery - 50 Feminist Books That Changed Our Lives
Saturday, October 14,
10 a.m. -
2 p.m. Eastern
Morris Library
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Mechanical Hall Gallery - Open House
Saturday, October 14,
10 a.m. -
4 p.m. Eastern
Mechanical Hall Gallery
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Please visit Mechanical Hall Gallery on October 14 anytime 10 am - 4 pm.
Please register for planning purposes.
Mineralogical Museum - Open House
Saturday, October 14,
10 a.m. -
4 p.m. Eastern
Penny Hall
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Please visit the Mineralogical Museum on October 14 anytime 10 am - 4 pm.
Please register for planning purposes.
Old College Gallery - Open House
Saturday, October 14,
10 a.m. -
4 p.m. Eastern
Old College Gallery
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Please visit Old College Gallery on October 14 anytime 10 am - 4 pm.
Please register for planning purposes.
Diamonds Walkway Open House
Saturday, October 14,
10:30 a.m. -
12 p.m. Eastern
Old College Walkway
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Join fellow Delaware Diamonds Society donors at the Diamonds Walkway during Homecoming weekend as we celebrate donors receiving their engraved brick for the first time and honor the generosity of DDS donors. View the inscribed bricks, enjoy light refreshments and listen to a special performance by a UD acapella group.
- Open to Delaware Diamonds Society members and their guests
- Please register for planning purposes
Student-Athlete Alumni Tailgate & Game
Saturday, October 14,
12:30 p.m. -
2:45 p.m. Eastern
Blue Hen Hospitality Village
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Join Delaware Athletics for our annual Student Athlete Alumni tailgate before our Homecoming Football game against North Carolina A&T. Alumni from our varsity athletics and spirit programs are invited to join us for a pregame tailgate in Hospitality Village to reconnect with teammates, coaches and friends and enjoy food, drinks and Blue Hen spirit before our Homecoming Football game.
Please note, football game tickets for you and your registered guests are included in your registration and will be emailed to the email address of the primary registrant in the days before the tailgate
- Open to Student-Athlete Alumni & their guests.
- 3:00 PM - Kick Off vs. North Carolina A&T
- Tailgate includes 2 drink tickets per adult and food
- Cash bar available for additional purchases
Tailgate & Game Tickets:
- Complimentary | Student-Athlete Alumnus/ae
- Complimentary | 1 Guest (13 yrs.+)
- $20 | Additional Guests (13 yrs.+)
- Complimentary | Children (12 yrs and younger)
Parking may be purchased in advance of gameday by clicking here. Parking lots will also accept cash payment on gameday.
2023 Celebration of Champions: We will also be honoring individuals and teams celebrating their 10th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 40th and 50th anniversaries of conference and national championships. Our Celebration of Champions alumni will be invited to be honored on the football field before the game. Please indicate if you were a member of one of our Celebration of Champions teams. Refer to your email invite for a list of teams being honored this year.
Blue Hen Tailgate
Saturday, October 14,
1 p.m. -
3 p.m. Eastern
Blue Hen Hospitality Village
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Tailgate includes:
- Live music with Love Seed Mama Jump acoustic trio
- Homecoming hat (while supplies last)
- Option to pre-purchase 3 drink tickets with tailgate
- Cash bar available
- Tailgate buffet menu:
- Chicken, Brisket, Veggie Wrap, Mini Corn Dog Nuggets
- Salad, Macaroni & Cheese, Potato Salad, Fruit Salad
- Soft Pretzels, Popcorn, Chips, Cookies, Apple Pie Empanadas & UDairy Ice Cream!
- Vegan and gluten-free options available upon request
3:00 PM - Kick Off vs. North Carolina A&T
You’re making a difference at UD—$5 of your registration fee will be considered a gift 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.
BAO & CBC Homecoming BBQ & Tailgate
Saturday, October 14,
1 p.m. -
5 p.m. Eastern
Center for Black Culture
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Welcome back home! The highlight of our weekend takes place here! Join us as we celebrate our Blue Hens as they take on North Carolina A&T and enjoy food, music, games, stroll showcases, and more. This family friendly event is open to all alumni, family, and friends.
Cost:
$15 | Alumni, family, friends
Free | Current UD students
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Includes food, drinks, and amenities.
Homecoming Old School Party
Saturday, October 14,
7 p.m. -
11 p.m. Eastern
Embassy Suites
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Join DJ Spinning at the Homecoming Old School Party! We'll be throwing it back to the 80s, 90s, and early 00s with hits that will remind you of your college days at UD.
Cost:
$25 | pre-registration by 11:59pm on 10/13/23
$30 | day-of/ at-the-door
- Open to Blue Hens & friends (21 yrs.+)
- Includes hors d'oeuvres; cash bar
Farewell Brunch at Christiana Hilton
Sunday, October 15,
12 p.m. -
4 p.m. Eastern
Christiana Hilton
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Join us as we wrap up another monumental Homecoming Weekend through fellowship, networking & brunch!
Cost: $15
- Open to alumni & their guests (21 yrs+)
- Includes brunch
- Cash bar