Signature Events
From a Phillies tailgate to a 5K for a good cause, to an evening at the U.S. Squash Center and more, these events happening during the weekend are open to alumni and their guests.
FRIDAY, MAY 2
Drexel Alumni Night at the Phillies
Tailgate: 5:15 p.m.; First Pitch: 6:45 p.m. Citizens Bank Park
We’ve got your tailgate needs covered! At this private BBQ in the Drexel Alumni party tent, enjoy ballpark snacks including popcorn, hot dogs, ice cream, beer, soft drinks and more, just steps away from the stadium. Then, head inside to cheer for the Phillies as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Game tickets must be purchased separately and are required for entry into the party tent. Upon registration, a link to purchase tickets in the Drexel Alumni sections of the ballpark will be provided.
SATURDAY, MAY 3
2025 Urban Futures Symposium: Keynote and Panel Discussion
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Constantine N. Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building
Did you know that by 2050, nearly 90% of the US population is projected to live in urban areas? The human responsibilities in the future of urbanism are more important now than ever before.
Keynote speaker Tracy Hadden Loh, a Fellow with the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Center for Transformative Placemaking at Brookings Metro, has dedicated her career to understanding how infrastructures in neighborhoods and cities can impact social, economic and civic outcomes. Her work analyzes small scale community organizing through large scale government services and aims to identify when and how these efforts can make impactful change. Her interests lie specifically in commercial real estate, infrastructure, racial justice and governance.
Then, a panel of Drexel faculty experts will discuss The Role of Cities and Urban Universities in an Ever-Changing World, diving into the issues surrounding the sustainability and livability of modern urban environments through the lens of citizenship, health and infrastructure. Panelists include Richard Dilworth, PhD, Department of Politics; Alina Schnake Mahl, ScD, MPH, Department of Health Management and Policy; and Andrew Zitcer, PhD, Urban Strategies.
Drexel After Dark
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Arlen Specter U.S. Squash Center
Celebrate the close of Alumni Weekend with friends from Drexel University, College of Medicine and its legacy schools at Drexel After Dark! This year, guests will get exclusive access to the world-class Arlen Specter U.S. Squash Center to dine, drink and dance the night away.
Enjoy food stations, signature cocktails, fun photo ops and more, as we take over the state-of-the-art Specter Center which is housed in the historic Pennsylvania State Armory Building on Drexel’s University City campus.
The 76,000 square-foot facility is home to the U.S. Squash Hall of Fame, as well as a high-performance training center for Team USA athletes and the U.S. Squash National Headquarters.
All Weekend
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Discount
Stop by the Academy of Natural Sciences to see some of the most surprising and spectacular wonders of the natural world. We’re happy to offer a discounted rate of $13 for all alumni and their guests during Alumni Weekend. Just show your Alumni Weekend nametag to redeem!
Kurt Vonnegut Jr. As a Visual Artist
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Peck Center Gallery
Kurt Vonnegut’s artwork, like his writing, invites us to reflect on the human condition with humor and depth. His visual art, characterized by its simple yet poignant line drawings, often critiques societal norms and encourages empathy. Open to all alumni during, this exhibition serves as a conversation starter on how art can express empathy, bridge divides and help heal societal trauma. No registration required.