Alumni & Friends Stories

Partner With DAR This Year

Join the Office of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) in its university-wide events and initiatives throughout the year. From boosting school spirit to raising funds, DAR engages donors, alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staff and students in a lifelong relationship and fosters a tradition of philanthropy to strengthen the University’s legacy as one of the great public institutions of higher education in America.

Save The Dates

October 23: On Homecoming Spirit Day, join us on The Green, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for games, snacks, music, giveaways and more! (Rain date is Oct. 24.)

October 26: Join the flock and celebrate UD spirit as Delaware takes on UAlbany in the Homecoming football game.

November 15-22: During Philanthropy Week, campus communications highlight the many ways generous donors impact our students, faculty, campus and more.

December 3: GivingTuesday, UD’s fall digital fundraising event, provides a great opportunity to raise funds for your UD cause or program. Contact henfunder@udel.edu with questions or to learn more.

April 30: I Heart UD Giving Day, UD’s annual day of gratitude and giving, invites the entire Blue Hen community—on campus and beyond—to give back to the UD programs and causes they love.

Other ways to engage

Alumni volunteers serve in varying roles, from classroom speakers to advisory board members to career mentors. DAR works closely with our academic partners to streamline the alumni volunteering process and match alumni to the right opportunity. To learn more, contact Director of Volunteer Programs Marianne Lazarski, BE92, at mlazar@udel.edu or 302-831-4459.

UD Bucket List engages Blue Hens with experiences that best define what it means to be a part of the UD community. Participants share UD traditions, stay connected and build the common bond of being #BlueHensForever.

HenFunder lets you raise funds year-round with UD’s crowdfunding platform. HenFunder offers a quick, easy and effective way to raise funds for your UD organization, program or cause.

Make a gift to show your philanthropic support for the University of Delaware. Faculty and staff can select monthly, quarterly or yearly options on our online giving form or can make recurring gifts through payroll deduction.

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