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Appearances

About YoUDee Appearances

YoUDee, The Fightin' Blue Hen mascot, recent Mascot Hall of Fame Inductee and the 2002 UCA National Mascot Champion, makes more than 200 appearances a year, ranging from UD football games to wedding receptions. Young and old alike have enjoyed the fun and antics of YoUDee's appearances. If you want a memorable addition to your special event, don't forget to invite YoUDee! For more information, call the Office of Public Relations at (302) 831-2791, fax (302) 831-1440, or e-mail YoUDee at YoUDee@udel.edu.

Appearance Types

YoUDeeGram $60.00
YoUDeeGram (UD full-time student rate) Available to UD students only making the request. $30.00

A YoUDeeGram includes a visit from the friendly fowl for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. YoUDee will provide mylarballoons, a YoUDee trinket, a personalized card, autographed 8x10 picture and will take a Polaroid photo to capture the moment. Special deliveries may be arranged. Appearance must be within a 25-mile radius of Newark, Delaware, or an additional fee will be added to the appearance fee.

UD Department Event Appearance $150.00
UD Department Appearances are for events lasting up to two hours, which are sponsored by a University of Delaware Department or other unit. If you wish to include Baby Blue at the appearance, an additional $50 will be added to the initial charge (based on availability).
UD Registered Student Organizations $50.00
UD registered student organizations are eligible for this special rate for service projects. Call for information, 831-2792 or email youdee@udel.edu. All requests are based on availability
Nonprofit Organization Appearance $150.00
For nonprofit organization functions up to two hours in length.
Corporate Appearance $350.00
All other appearances for up to two hours in length.
Schools (K-12) $25.00
For one hour appearance.
Weddings $500.00
Plus expenses over a 50-mile radius.

All appearances are booked on a first-come, first-served basis, and are dependent upon YoUDee's availability. All nonprofit and corporate appearances require a $50 deposit or payment-in-full in advance of the appearance. All YoUDeeGrams payments must be paid prior to the scheduled date.

How to Order an Appearance

To order an appearance by YoUDee, contact the Office of Public Relations:

phone: (302) 831-2791
fax: (302) 831-1440
e-mail: YoUDee@udel.edu

 Please give at least 1-2 weeks advance notice.


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