Center for Disabilities Studies: 2012 Calendar of Events
May 2012
20
9th Annual Buddy Walk
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
University of Delaware Athletic Complex, South College Ave., Newark, DE
Hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware, the 2012 Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk to promote the understanding, inclusion and acceptance of people with Down syndrome. The Center for Disabilities Studies will have an information table at this event. Additional information and registration details for the walk are available online.
June 2012
1–3
UD Annual Alumni Weekend 2012
University of Delaware Campus, Newark, DE
This fourth annual celebration for all UD alumni and family members features a number of events throughout the weekend.
On Friday, June 1, the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is hosting an Alumni Reception from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on the lawn of Willard Hall to offer alumni and friends the opportunity to meet with the leadership of the college and reunite with other alumni. See the new CEDH website Alumni Weekend page for more information about the reception.
Other Alumni Weekend event highlights include: Friday's Mug Night Dela-bration, UD President Patrick Harker's State of the University address, the Blue Hen 5K, reunions for the Classes of 1962, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 and 2007, and the Blue Hen Picnic on The Green. Visit the Alumni Weekend website for more information or to register for the weekend.
8–9
Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games
University of Delaware Campus, Newark, DE
Athletes and unified partners compete in six sports—aquatics, bocce, powerlifting, softball, tennis, and track and field—over two days. The Opening Ceremony at the Bob Carpenter Center begins June 8 at 7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Visit the Special Olympics Delaware website for more information.
23
57th Annual Blue-Gold All Star Game
University of Delaware Stadium, South College Ave., Newark, DE
Parking ($5 per car) opens at 2 p.m. and children’s pre-game activities begin at 4 p.m. The pre-game celebration will start at 6 p.m. for the general public. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Sponsored by DFRC, this annual football game showcases high school students who participate as football players, cheerleaders, band members and school ambassadors. Visit the DFRC website for game tickets and more information.
