What a milestone! The Class of 1976 will be celebrating 50 years since graduating from the University of Delaware this November!
Alumni will join classmates at an on-campus celebration during Homecoming Weekend, November 13-14, featuring campus tours, a cocktail hour and dinner reception and the Blue Hen Homecoming tailgate.
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Join us for one or all the events scheduled to honor the Class of 1976 at Homecoming Weekend!
Friday, November 13
Shuttle Bus Tour of South Campus
1:45–5 p.m.
Arrive at Courtyard Marriott on North Campus and board a shuttle bus to attend walking tours of buildings around South Campus. This is a walking tour so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Honoring the Decades Dinner
6-9 p.m. | Courtyard Marriott | $70
Join fellow Blue Hen alumni as we honor the Class of 1976 and the Gold Guard with a cocktail reception and buffet dinner.
Saturday, November 14
Walking Tour of Main Campus
9:45-11 a.m.
Arrive at Trabant University Center for a walking tour of campus with current Blue Hen Ambassador student tour guides!
Blue Hen Tailgate
1-3 p.m. | Delaware Stadium | $30 (3 drink tickets), $20 (cash bar)
Join fellow Blue Hens from all classes before cheering on our team as they face FIU!
Remember, you can bundle your Friday and Saturday events for $90.
Hotel accommodations are available at the Courtyard Marriott.
Have questions? Please contact Ashley Ridler at ud-reunions@udel.edu or call 302-831-0579.
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Are you inspired to dig up college photos and share them with classmates? Curious to catch up and see what’s happening in your classmates’ lives? Connect through your class Facebook group!
You can help your reunion event be the best it can be through these three easy steps.
Tell your friends that you're interested in attending your reunion celebration on your social media accounts or in your class Facebook group and tag or share with your friends to join you! This is a great way to get the word out there and add a little friendly peer pressure.
No social media? No problem! Call, text, email or Zoom your Blue Hen crew to be sure all are on board for your reunion (and to talk about the not-so-familiar faces you’re looking forward to seeing again)!
During and leading up to your reunion, show off your UD spirit and pride with this Facebook frame, Giphy stickers for social media and Zoom backgrounds! And don’t forget to use #BlueHensForever in all of your posts.
Use #BlueHensForever in your social media posts leading up to and during your reunion celebration. Share yourself "cheersing" to classmates, wearing blue and gold gear, or post your throwback college photos!
