The University of Delaware Office of Development and Alumni Relations invites the University’s colleges, departments and affinity groups to participate in Alumni Weekend 2017. This year’s event will be held June 2-4.

The weekend is a wonderful way to reconnect with the thousands of alumni who return to campus each year.

“If your college, department or program is doing something cool and engaging, please share it with our alumni during this interactive weekend. This is our chance to spotlight the amazing things that happen on campus all year long,” a Development and Alumni Relations representative said.

Alumni Weekend, now in its ninth year, is a tradition dramatically growing in popularity and in size, attracting more than 6,000 alumni and their families in 2016, up from 1,700 in 2009.

Held on the first weekend in June on the Newark campus, Alumni Weekend provides opportunities for alumni, faculty and friends to reunite on campus, witness the University’s remarkable growth and advancements, and celebrate the myriad qualities that make UD unique.

All campus groups are encouraged to host reunions with alumni, club members, Greek groups, teammates, dormitory floors, etc. Big or small, on campus or off, reunions are a fun way to gather with college friends, network, reminisce and revive Blue Hen spirit.

Those with interest are invited to get inspired by visiting the 2016 UD Alumni Weekend schedule page.

Those who already know what their group is planning for Alumni Weekend are asked to complete the AW Event Form before Feb. 6 so that the event can be included on the AW website prior to its launch.

For those who need help formulating a plan, the Office of Development and Alumni Relations is available to assist official University groups in planning and promoting their Alumni Weekend events. 

Contact Cathryn Schenk at 302-831-1415 or cschenk@udel.edu to get started.

To read more about Alumni Weekend or see photos from last year’s event, visit the website.

For a video about Alumni Weekend 2016, see below.