New York City and Northern New Jersey Blue Hen Network
New York City and Northern New Jersey Hens and friends can connect with each other through events and the New York City Blue Hen Network Facebook Group or the Northern New Jersey Blue Hen Network Facebook Group for camaraderie, networking, local advice and recommendations and sharing their mutual love for the University of Delaware.
Join local events, organized by UD Blue Hen ambassadors in your region, that range from happy hours to family-friendly ice cream gatherings and museum tours to cheering on your favorite sports teams at the stadium. Many events are sponsored by the UD Alumni Association (UDAA), which allows them to be offered at discounted rates.
Want to be sure you're receiving email invites to local events? Make sure your contact information is up to date!
In the New York City and Northern New Jersey Area? Get Involved & Volunteer
About the New York City and Northern New Jersey Blue Hen Network
New York City and Northern New Jersey Ambassadors
Meet the regional ambassadors who organize events and regularly post to the Facebook groups about opportunities and events:
Etaf Alkhawam, HS13
alkhawam@udel.edu
Hoboken, NJ
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Favorite UD memory:
Joining Alpha Delta Pi and raising money for the B+ Foundation / UDance!
Jillian D. Braithwaite, BE20
jdbraithwaite98@gmail.com
New York City, NY
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Favorite UD memory:
My favorite UD memory is attending UDance for the first time and being a part of something so incredible!
Kelsey Edmond, BSPA14, BSPA18M
Wayne, NJ
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Fun Fact:
I've studied abroad in three different locations during my time at UD - Granada, Spain during undergrad, and Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Seoul, South Korea during my master's program.
Nikki Lehner, BE20
nlehner@udel.edu
Hoboken, NJ
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Fun Fact:
Both of my parents and sisters graduated or currently attend the University of Delaware.
Emily Lettieri, AS08
elettieri@connectcre.com
Long Island City, Queens
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Favorite UD memory:
Driving down to Chattanooga senior year with a lot of friends to tailgate and watch the UD football team play in the finals.
Eric Oppenheimer, BE13
ericj.oppenheimer@gmail.com
Eastchester, NY
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Emily Schreiber, AS19
eschreiber1207@gmail.com
Hoboken, NJ
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UD favorite memory:
One of my favorite UD memories is studying abroad in Granada, Spain.
Laura Snyder, AS15
Hoboken, NJ
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Favorite Memory:
My favorite memory was spending a month in Italy as part of Winter Session Study Abroad. I had the most amazing time exploring Rome, Florence and Venice!
Kristen Spirko, BE13
Hoboken, NJ
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Fun Fact:
I got a randomly assigned roommate Freshman year and ended up living with her for all 4 years of college (physically shared the same room) and we are still best friends today! My college experience would not have been the same without her.
Caroline Tanis, BE18
Hoboken, NJ
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Favorite Memory:
John Mulaney comedy show during finals week.
Gerard Weir, AS18, BSPA19M
New York, NY
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Regional Blue Hen Ambassador Volunteer Description
Plan events.
Arrange details such as event location, date/time, venues, vendors, speakers, etc. Work as a team to meet deadlines in submitting proposals and funding requests.
Connect online.
Utilize Facebook groups to interact with your community, market events, and encourage Blue Hens to engage with the University of Delaware.
Participate in volunteer meetings.
Attend regular meetings with other ambassadors in your region to brainstorm and plan events. Hear from DAR staff to learn about upcoming programs and initiatives, UD news, and events.
Serve as a point of contact.
Provide your photo, email, or LinkedIn to be featured on the UD Alumni webpage, so alumni in your area can connect with you or ask questions.
DAR staff will provide support in planning and marketing your event.
The University of Delaware Alumni Association (UDAA) funding assistance will be available for select regional events, reviewed on a quarterly basis.
Time is dependent upon the number of events you and your fellow ambassadors plan. We recommend meeting on a monthly basis to discuss events and roles. You may participate as your schedule allows.
Resume building. Gain new experiences and skills while serving as a volunteer.
Network. Connect with Blue Hens alumni, friends, parents, students, and faculty and staff.
Invitations to participate in unique opportunities are offered exclusively to ambassadors.
Fun! You’ll socialize with other Blue Hens while enjoying an array of events!
Resources for Network Ambassadors:
- Use the event request form to request the assistance of the DAR Alumni Engagement team to register attendees and promote your alumni event.
- Submit a Satellite Assistance Program (SAP) form for financial assistance from the Alumni Outreach Committee of the University of Delaware Alumni Association (UDAA).
- Use this projected budget template for planning
Get In Touch:
Leslie Lundgaard, Regional Alumni Programs
302-831-3629
lesliel@udel.edu
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