The Delaware Diamonds Society recognizes and honors the University of Delaware’s leadership donors who make annual gifts in support of scholarships, academic programs, faculty research and more. The generosity of Delaware Diamonds Society donors provides for the margin of excellence necessary for outstanding academic achievement and makes a crucial difference in the ultimate success of our students.
Now more than ever, during the Delaware First: The Campaign for the University of Delaware, we look to the Delaware Diamonds Society to help create an extraordinary student experience and to extend the University’s impact on the world. Together, we make the remarkable happen at UD.
Exclusive Opportunities for Society Donors
Invitations to members-only Society events
Personal society cards and lapel pins
Special entrances to the Delaware Stadium
10% discount on all UD merchandise at UD’s Bookstore
Exclusive access to the Bob Carpenter Club
10% discount at Vita Nova, UD’s student-run fine dining restaurant
10% off the room rate and inclusion in the VIP program at the Courtyard Marriott
Reminder: Athletic representatives are prohibited from providing a student-athlete or a prospective student-athlete with any extra benefits. Legal guardians or relatives of student-athletes or prospective student-athletes are allowed access to the Bob Carpenter Club as Delaware Diamonds Society donors only. Legal guardians or relatives of student-athletes or prospective student-athletes are prohibited access to the Bob Carpenter Club as a guest of a Delaware Diamonds Society donor. The University of Delaware is committed to the principle of institutional control and will maintain all aspects of its intercollegiate athletics program in full accordance with all NCAA, CAA Conference and University rules.
“Thank you so much for supporting UD! I have truly treasured my experience here, and without donors like you it would not be possible! I am graduating in December with a bachelor’s in political science and public policy with minors in women’s and legal studies but will be staying until 2021 for my masters! After, I will hopefully be taking the skills and knowledge into state government. Thank you for your generosity. It has made my UD experience incredible! “
— Anna S., AS19, M21
“The collective giving of Delaware Diamond Society donors is vital to furthering the University’s mission – it supports cutting-edge research, responds to the financial needs of students and provides experiential learning opportunities for students and faculty. Society donors demonstrate that giving to UD is an excellent investment in our students – one that results in well-educated global citizens who create solutions to challenges far beyond the UD campus”
— Karen Sawka, EG90, BE94M, P17, P20
Greg Sawka, BE94M, P17, P20
Chairs, Delaware Diamonds Society
“I would like to thank everyone in the Delaware Diamonds Society for their donations to the University of Delaware. Your contributions allowed me to participate in unforgettable experiences at UD.”
— Kiely K., HS21
Delaware Diamonds Society Levels
Pacesetter |
$100,000+ |
Innovator |
$50,000 - $99,999 |
Visionary |
$25,000 - $49,999 |
Ambassador |
$10,000 - $24,999 |
Patron |
$5,000 - $9,999 |
Fellows |
$2,500 - $4,999 |
Contributor |
$1,000 - $2,499 |
Levels for Recent Alumni
Current Students |
$100 |
Class of 2019 |
$100 |
Class of 2018 |
$200 |
Class of 2017 |
$300 |
Class of 2016 |
$400 |
Class of 2015 |
$500 |
Class of 2014 |
$600 |
Class of 2013 |
$700 |
Class of 2012 |
$800 |
Class of 2011 |
$900 |
Class of 2010 |
$1000 |
The Diamonds Walkway
The Diamonds Walkway recognizes Delaware Diamonds Society donors who have generously contributed to UD for five consecutive years at any Society level. Donors are recognized for their leadership support with a personalized brick on campus.
Located between Main Street and Old College on the Newark campus, the Diamonds Walkway symbolizes tradition and loyalty to UD. Following our naming standards, bricks are engraved with the donor's name or to commemorate a loved one.
Donors celebrating their five-year anniversary with the Delaware Diamonds Society are notified of their brick eligibility annually. Brick installation occurs in September and new bricks are available for viewing in time for Homecoming.
Finding Your Brick
Every brick on the Diamonds Walkway has a specific set of coordinates, containing a letter and a number. To find your brick on the Walkway or to obtain your brick coordinates, please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at 302-831-1943 or delawarediamonds@udel.edu.
Brick coordinates correspond to a specific paver and a specific quadrant on the Diamonds Walkway. The Walkway contains 22 gray diamond-shaped pavers. Each paver corresponds to a letter, beginning at the Walkway entrance on Main Street with the letter “A” and continuing to the steps of Old College, ending with the letter “V”. Surrounding every paver, engraved bricks are segmented into four quadrants, as shown in the diagram.
Therefore, if your coordinate is A3, your brick is located in the area to the upper left of the first diamond-shaped paver from Main Street.
Inscriptions
- Besides your name, you can honor a family member, a professor or anyone you choose on your brick.
- All inscriptions are centered on the brick. Each brick is 4”x 8” and includes space for 3 lines of copy for a maximum of 15 characters per line, including spaces and punctuation as separate characters. Symbols that appear on a keyboard and Greek letters may be used.
- Inscriptions may not include commercial messages or company names. UD reserves the right to deny any language that UD deems inappropriate.
Installation Timeline
Each year on June 30, a list of donors from the Delaware Diamonds Society eligible for bricks is generated. These names are confirmed with members by U.S. mail and email. Brick installation on the Diamonds Walkway occurs in September. New bricks are available for viewing in time for Homecoming.
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