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
Close out the day with a night at the ballpark! After a private BBQ in the Drexel Alumni party tent just outside the stadium, head to the game and cheer on the Phillies as they face the Arizona Diamondbacks. Game tickets must be purchased separately and are required for entry into the party tent. Upon registration, a link to purchase Phillies tickets in the Drexel Alumni sections of the ballpark will be provided.
SATURDAY, MAY 3
University City 5K
8 to 10 a.m.; 33rd and Lancaster Walk
Lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the University City 5K. Runners of all skill levels are welcome to participate by walking, jogging or running the route. The run is dedicated to honoring the memory of former Drexel student Nick Pipino. Registration coming soon!
2025 Urban Futures Symposium: Keynote and Panel Discussion
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Constantine N. Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building
Take a deep dive into the issues surrounding the sustainability and livability of modern urban environments. Through the lenses of citizenship, health and infrastructure, our keynote and panel of Drexel faculty experts will tackle important questions surrounding human responsibilities in the future of urbanism.
This enlightening discussion on urban health, urban land and creative placemaking features keynote speaker, Tracy Loh, PhD, a Fellow with the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Center for Transformative Placemaking at Brookings Metro.
A panel discussion featuring Drexel faculty Richard Dilworth, Phd, Department of Politics; Alina Schnake Mahl, ScD, MPH, Department of Health Managment and Andrew Zitcar, PhD, Director Urban Strategy, will follow the keynote.
Drexel’s Symposium on Urban Futures is presented by Drexel University’s Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, College of Arts and Sciences and the Dornsife School of Public Health.
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. Dress to impress in festive attire and drink, dine and dance the night away in the Arlen Specter U.S. Squash Center, which used to be the Drexel Armory!
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.