New York City and Northern New Jersey Hens and friends can connect with each other through events and the New York City Blue Hen Network Facebook Group or the Northern New Jersey 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!

UPCOMING ALumni Events

In the New York City and Northern New Jersey Area? Get Involved & Volunteer

About the New York City and Northern New Jersey Blue Hen Network

New York City and Northern New Jersey Ambassadors

Meet the regional ambassadors who organize events and regularly post to the Facebook groups about opportunities and events:

Etaf Alkhawam, HS13

Etaf Alkhawam, HS13

alkhawam@udel.edu
Hoboken, NJ
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Favorite UD memory:
Joining Alpha Delta Pi and raising money for the B+ Foundation / UDance!

Jillian D. Braithwaite, BE20

Jillian D. Braithwaite, BE20

jdbraithwaite98@gmail.com
New York City, NY
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Favorite UD memory:
My favorite UD memory is attending UDance for the first time and being a part of something so incredible!

Kelsey Edmond, BSPA14, BSPA18M

Kelsey Edmond, BSPA14, BSPA18M

kedmond@udel.edu

Wayne, NJ

Connect with me on LinkedIn
Fun Fact:
I've studied abroad in three different locations during my time at UD - Granada, Spain during undergrad, and Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Seoul, South Korea during my master's program.

Nikki Lehner, BE20

Nikki Lehner, BE20
nlehner@udel.edu
Hoboken, NJ
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Fun Fact:
Both of my parents and sisters graduated or currently attend the University of Delaware.

Eric Oppenheimer, BE13

Eric Oppenheimer, BE13
ericj.oppenheimer@gmail.com
Eastchester, NY
Connect with me on LinkedIn

Emily Schreiber, AS19

Emily Schreiber, AS19
eschreiber1207@gmail.com 
Hoboken, NJ 
Connect with me on LinkedIn 
UD favorite memory: 
One of my favorite UD memories is studying abroad in Granada, Spain.

Laura Snyder, AS15

Laura Snyder, AS15

laurapaigesnyder@gmail.com

Hoboken, NJ

Connect with me on LinkedIn
Favorite Memory:
My favorite memory was spending a month in Italy as part of Winter Session Study Abroad. I had the most amazing time exploring Rome, Florence and Venice!

Kristen Spirko, BE13

Kristen Spirko, BE13

kmspirko@gmail.com

Hoboken, NJ

Connect with me on LinkedIn
Fun Fact:
I got a randomly assigned roommate Freshman year and ended up living with her for all 4 years of college (physically shared the same room) and we are still best friends today! My college experience would not have been the same without her.

Caroline Tanis, BE18

Caroline Tanis, BE18

caroline.tanis@gmail.com

Hoboken, NJ

Connect with me on LinkedIn
Favorite Memory:
John Mulaney comedy show during finals week.

Gerard Weir, AS18, BSPA19M

Gerard Weir, AS18, BSPA19M
New York, NY
Connect with me on LinkedIn

Regional Blue Hen Ambassador Volunteer Description

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!

Resources for 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

 


 

Get In Touch: 

  Leslie Lundgaard, Regional Alumni Programs

  302-831-3629

  lesliel@udel.edu

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