Friday, Oct. 7

“Franklin & Friends” Exhibition
Special Collections Exhibition Gallery, Morris Library
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The exhibition is in celebration of the 300th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin and highlights books and manuscripts by and about Franklin and his associates.

College of Engineering Luncheon
Noon-2 p.m.
Blue and Gold Club, President’s Room
R.S.V.P. by calling Desiree Alexander at (302) 831-2401 or e-mail [ddalex@udel.edu].

Banner and spirit competitions
3 p.m.
Trabant University Center patio
Contest among UD student organizations, fraternities and sororities, with the winning team selected to carry its banner and lead the Fightin’ Blue Hens onto the field for Saturday’s football game. Contest is open to student groups only, but alumni are welcome to come and cheer on the groups. Contact the Office of Activities and Programs for more information, (302) 831-2428.

Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement
4:30 p.m.
Bayard Sharp Hall
Presentation ceremony honoring University of Delaware alumni of the last 20 years who have exhibited great promise in their professional or public service activities

Class of 1955, Class of 1960 Homecoming Reception
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join members of the Delaware Diamonds and Legacy Societies for a reception at Mentors’ Circle near Memorial Hall.

For more information, contact the Office of Alumni and University Relations at (302) 831-2341 or e-mail [UD-reunions@udel.edu].

Men’s soccer
UD vs. Old Dominion
7 p.m.
Delaware Mini-Stadium
Free admission

Ice hockey
UD vs. West Chester
7 p.m.
Fred Rust Ice Arena
Tickets, $6 for adults and $3 for children and UD students, can be purchased at the door or in advance at the Bob Carpenter Center box office. For more information, call (302) UD1-HENS.

Black Alumni Organization (BAO) welcome reception
7-11 p.m.
For location and other information, contact Shira Tymes, (302) 528-3932.

Master Player Chamber Series
8 p.m.
Mitchell Hall
Concert includes artists from the Philadelphia Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Temple University and UD faculty. For ticket information, visit [www.music.udel.edu/public/ calendar.html]. See pages 38 and 39.

Saturday, Oct. 8

Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics

Alumni Awards of Excellence
9:30 a.m., Awards Ceremony
10-11 a.m., Brunch
Tyler Atrium of Alfred Lerner Hall
Reservations are required; call (302) 831-2551 or e-mail [fosterk@lerner.udel.edu]. For more information, visit [www.lerner. udel.edu/DeansOffice/alumnievents.html].

Nursing Alumni Association Brunch
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Embassy Suites, Newark, Del.
For members of the classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005. For information and to register, call Pat Drake at (302) 831-8503 or e-mail [patdrake@udel.edu].

BAO annual meeting
10 a.m.-noon
John M. Clayton Hall
Continental breakfast included. For information, contact Tia Truxon Bolden, (302) 670-4498.

Class of 1955 Pregame Brunch
10 a.m.
Townsend Hall
Gather with class members, guests and other alumni, and then attend the football game. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni and University Relations at (302) 831-2341 or e-mail [UD-reunions@udel.edu].

Reunion Row
10 a.m.-noon
Practice field behind the Delaware Field House; rain location is the Field House.
Meet and mingle with old and new friends, listen to the sounds of the Royal Palm Steel Band and enjoy a Family Fun carnival, concessions and a cash bar before the game. Reunion tents for Classes of 1960, 1980, 1995 and 2000, Spirit Reunion and other groups. Contact the Office
of Alumni and University Relations at (302) 831-2341 or via e-mail at [AlumNet@ udel.edu] for more information.

Spirit Reunion
Alumni members of the Ag Ambassadors, Blue Hen Ambassadors/Tour Guides, Cheerleaders, Dance Team, Marching Band, Spirit Ambassadors and YoUDee Mascots are invited for a special reunion. Gather with old friends under a tent at Reunion Row and sit with friends in a special block at the football game.

Physical Therapy alumni reunion
10 a.m.-noon
Reunion Row
For more information, call (302) 831-4576.

CHEP Homecoming brunch
10:30 a.m.-noon
Reunion Row
R.s.v.p. by Sept. 30 by calling (302) 831-2394.

 

Blue and Gold Club tailgate party
10 a.m.-noon
Delaware Stadium
Reservations are required; call (302) 831-2582.

Blue Hen football
Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. Hofstra University
Noon
Delaware Stadium
Special group blocks for the Class of 1955, Class of 1960 and Spirit Reunion. Call (302) 831-2341 for more information. All others interested in tickets should call UD1-HENS (831-4367) for information.

BAO Alumni Picnic
3 p.m.-dusk
Center for Black Culture
Contact Seandra Simms, (443) 803-8045.

Fourth annual Homecoming Art Loop
4-7 p.m. (after the game)
University Gallery, Mechanical Hall, Art Studios
Includes the closing reception of Justyna Badach’s photography exhibition, the University Gallery and the Paul Jones Collection. For information, visit [www.museums.udel.edu].

Class of 1955 50th reunion dinner
5:30 p.m.
Trabant University Center
Reception and dinner hosted by President and Mrs. Roselle. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni and University Relations, (302) 831-2341, or e-mail
[UD-reunions@udel.edu].

Class of 1960 reunion dinner
6 p.m., reception and dinner
John M. Clayton Hall
Cost is $20 per person. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni and University Relations, (302) 831-2341, or e-mail [UD-reunions@udel.edu].

Public ice skating
8-10 p.m.
Fred Rust Ice Arena
$6 for adults; $5 for children 6 and under
$3 for rental skates
Free for UD students with valid ID

Homecoming after party
10 p.m.
Carpenter Sports Building
Come dance to DJ sounds with your friends at the Little Bob. The after party, open to all alumni, is sponsored by the National Pan Hellenic Conference and UD’s Center for Black Culture.

Delta Sigma Theta sorority anniversary/BAO alumni Homecoming dance
10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Belvedere Fire Hall, 1000 Liberty Rd., Wilmington, Del.
Donation, $12. Contact Tia Truxon Bolden, (302) 670-4498, or Tamara Baylor Smith, (302) 593-2754.

Sunday, Oct. 9
Kristol Hillel Center alumni bagel brunch
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Kristol Hillel building 47 West Delaware Ave.
Donations accepted; for information, call (302) 453-0479 or e-mail [sdhillel@udel.edu].

Men’s soccer
UD vs. William & Mary
1 p.m.
Delaware Mini-Stadium
Free admission

Public ice skating
8-10 p.m.
Fred Rust Ice Arena
$6 for adults; $5 for children 6 and under
$3 for rental skates
Free for UD students with valid ID

Student groups and Greeks on Reunion Row
Sororities or fraternities have certain guidelines and regulations for a Reunion Row space permit. Registered Student Organizations that want a space must have their faculty/staff adviser sponsor the space.

For specific guidelines and more information about a space permit, please contact Raymond Dixson, Manager, Athletics Season Tickets and Group Sales, at (302) 831-0606. The Alumni Corporation of each fraternity/sorority is asked to make the reservations.

Information subject to change.
For the most up-to-date list of Homecoming activities, visit [www.udel.edu/homecoming].