Washington, D.C Blue Hens and friends can connect with each other through events and the Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. Area? Get Involved & Volunteer

About the Washington, D.C. Blue Hen Network

Washington D.C. Ambassadors

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

Megan Carey, BE12

Megan Carey, BE12

Washington, DC

Connect with me on LinkedIn
Fun Fact:
I lived in Dickinson C my freshman year and am still close with floormates to this day!

Sherry Fagin, AS05

Sherry Fagin, AS05

Justin Fitzwater, AS15

Justin Fitzwater, AS15

justinfitzwater@gmail.com 
Washington, DC 
Connect with me on LinkedIn 
Fun fact: 
Since graduating from UD in 2015, I have lived in 3 different states, Qatar and Germany thanks to my experience and opportunities with the United States Air Force. I met my wife while living abroad and she is a Turkish native.

James Kassiotis, BE22

James Kassiotis, BE22
jkass@udel.edu
Washington, DC
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Favorite UD memories:
White Clay Creek at sunrise, POTUS as our commencement speaker, and sunny days on the Grotto's porch
 

Megan Koutsandreas, EG20

Megan Koutsandreas, EG20

Arlington, VA 
Connect with me on LinkedIn 
UD fun fact: 
I am a child of Double Dels and am a Double Del myself!

Kirsten Gooden, EHD14

Kirsten Gooden, EHD14

Washington, DC
Connect with me on LinkedIn

William Olmstead, BE12

William Olmstead, BE12
Washington, DC
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Fun Fact:
I lived in Dickinson my freshman year.

 

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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