New Castle County Blue Hens and friends can connect with each other through events and the New Castle County 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 Castle County Area? Get Involved & Volunteer
About the New Castle County Blue Hen Network
New Castle County Ambassadors
Meet the regional ambassadors who organize events and regularly post to the Facebook page about opportunities and events:
Lauren Bond, HS12
Current Town: Claymont, DE
bond.lauren1@gmail.com
Connect with me on LinkedIn
UD Fun Fact:
I graduated with a minor in music and have continued to play my French Horn in community orchestras around the country.
Eileen Brown, COE07
Current Town: Middletown, DE
Fun Fact:
My husband and I have a big blended family with 7 children.
Kayla Krenitsky, ANR15
Current Town: Newark, DE
kkrenit@udel.edu
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Favorite UD Memory:
One of my favorite UD memories was watching Elena Delle Donne and the women's basketball team compete in the Sweet Sixteen game of the NCAA tournament!
Thomas Mascitelli, EG18, BE21M
tmascit@udel.edu
Connect with me on LinkedIn
UD Fun Fact:
I am a 3D printing expert and I swing dance.
Dustin Ramsdell, BE12
Current Town: New Castle, DE
dmr52289@gmail.com
Connect with me on LinkedIn
UD Fun Fact:
I was a Resident Assistant for two years when I was a student, which paved the way for my current career in higher ed!
About Blue Hen Regional Network Ambassadors:
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!
Interested in becoming a Regional Ambassador?
Resources for Current Regional 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