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Volunteer Shout-Outs - August 2025
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations relies on a team of dedicated Blue Hen volunteers to strengthen the connections between alumni, students and the University through a variety of programs and events. Volunteers' many contributions include planning and helping to lead regional, affinity and reunion events, offering mentorship and professional development opportunities to students and serving as proud ambassadors of UD.
Here, we regularly spotlight volunteers that enhance the UD experience for students and alumni.
August 2025 Spotlight: Class of 1975 Reunion Ambassadors

Class of 1975 Reunion Ambassadors
We’re thrilled to introduce the Reunion Ambassadors for the Class of 1975, gearing up for their 50th reunion during Homecoming Weekend, November 7–8, 2025.
Friday’s activities include tours of the Whitney Athletic Center and STAR Campus, and a dinner reception at STAR Campus. Saturday offers a Walking Tour of Main Campus, the Blue Hen Tailgate, and the UD vs. Louisiana Tech football game. A special highlight: former CHS Dean Kathy Matt (AS75) will lead the STAR Campus tour.
The reunion committee includes seven dedicated ambassadors: Sharon Feucht (EHD75), Susan Jenkins Saari (AS75), Wayne Smith (HS75), Andrea Millstein (EHD75), Jim Pileggi (AS75), Pat Buhler (AS75), and Jim Broomall (AS75).
Class of 1975 Fun Facts:
- Approximately 14,000 full-time students vs. over 24,000 today
- In-state tuition: $720
- Among the first to live in Pencader Complex & Christiana Towers
- Among the first to attend classes in Smith Hall & Purnell
- The first Winter Session took place in 1975
Homecoming Weekend 2025 will also celebrate milestone reunions for the Classes of 1980 (45th), 1985 (40th), 1990 (35th), and 1995 (30th). We can’t wait to welcome Blue Hens back for a weekend of connection and celebration!