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FROM OUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
I consider a good meal a wonderful way in which to connect with people. The very act of passing steaming platters of homemade food, sharing forkfuls of a rich dessert and getting to know someone across a table nourishes both the stomach and the soul.
I was fortunate to experience this in December when I visited the
UD Global Scholar students studying at St. Louis University in Madrid. Along with Amy Foley, UD Associate Director of Global Outreach, we gathered for a study break at El Faro residence hall to eat warm, chewy churros dipped in hot chocolate sauce, and also met for tapas prior to a flamenco show. I got to know these smart, passionate Blue Hen freshmen and was so impressed with the way they made Madrid their home for the fall semester.
In between all of this eating, I toured the city with Hailey Zirkle, AS20, who took me to El Mercado de San Miguel, where I couldn’t eat enough chorizo-stuffed olives. I admired her knowledge of the city’s culture and history. Another student, Ellie Canning, AS20, led
me through the Prado art museum and provided historical insight into many Goya paintings and described some of the characters in Hieronymus Bosch’s vivid Garden of Earthly Delights.
I also enjoyed café con leche with several UD alumni living and working in Madrid, and we talked about what they missed on campus. Another evening, a dozen alumni and I gathered around a long wooden table for tapas and sangria in a loud, lively restaurant. After several hours of sharing UD stories and experiences, we reluctantly gave up our table and wandered together through El Sol, a popular area of the city, where we ran into a group of UD World Scholar students heading out for the night. It was a perfect moment of Blue Hen serendipity far away from campus. I made several new friends during my trip, and I’d like to say it all began with a shared plate of tapas.
Anne Giacoma Barretta, AS83 President, UD Alumni Association @angiabar
REGIONAL ALUMNI EVENTS
When Blue Hens flock together, it is sure to be a good time. Check out the wide variety of events coming to an area near you.
ATLANTA
May 13
BALTIMORE
July 15 August
BOSTON
August 1 September
CHICAGO
July 9
Gwinnett Braves vs. Columbus Clippers
Orioles vs. Cubs
New Student Send Off / Welcome to the Neighborhood Picnic
Red Sox vs. Indians
Welcome to the Neighborhood
Cubs vs. Pirates
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
April 20 Life after UD NEW YORK CITY
September Welcome to the Neighborhood
RALEIGH-DURHAM
KENT AND SUSSEX COUNTY
May Botanical Gardens Tour LOS ANGELES
April 30 Dodgers vs. Phillies June Delabration Nation September Wine Safari
WASHINGTON, DC
April 24 August 12 September
Conversations & Connections
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox
Welcome to the Neighborhood
June 11
RICHMOND
June 9 August 10
Durham Bulls vs. Norfolk Tides
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
James River Winery Event
Flying Squirrels vs. Portland Sea Dogs
June 24 July September
N.Y. Red Bulls vs. NYC FC Soccer Game
Summer BBQ at the Jersey Shore
Welcome to the Neighborhood
SAN FRANCISCO
PHILADELPHIA
May 14 July 15 July 24
Nationals vs. Phillies New Student Send Off Private Food Tour
June June 17
Happy Hour
Phillies vs. Diamond Backs
Regional alumni events are volunteer-driven and sponsored by the UD Alumni Association. Visit www.udconnection.com/Events to learn more.
April 29 June
Chocolate Tasting in Palo Alto
Golden Gate Fields
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