Schedule of Events

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!

Academy open: 

Thursday-Friday: 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

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 Alumni Weekend, this exhibition serves as a conversation starter on how art can express empathy, bridge divides and help heal societal trauma. No registration required.

Gallery open: 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

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Kick off your reunion weekend at this intimate, seated dinner, surrounded by the artwork of the A.J. Drexel Picture Gallery which houses 19th Century European artwork, as well as portraits by A.J. Drexel’s father, Francis Martin Drexel.

Vishaan Chakrabarti is the founder and creative director of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism, where he leads a global portfolio of cultural, institutional and public projects. In New York, Chakrabarti collaborated in efforts to save the High Line, rebuild the East River waterfront, expand Columbia University’s campus and reincorporate the street grid at the World Trade Center site.

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Members of the Hahnemann and MCP Classes of 1975 will be treated to a private, docent-led tour of the Barnes Foundation, which promotes the appreciation of art and horticulture and is home to one of the world's greatest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modern paintings.

Catch up with friends old and new and reminisce about your Dragon days at this luncheon for all members of the Class of 1975 and prior. The Class of 1975 will be inducted into the Golden Dragon Society, the Golden Dragon Award recipient will be honored and a Class of 1975 group photo will be taken.

Catch up with friends and reminisce about your medical school days at this casual welcome lunch just for the Hahnemann Class of 1975.

Catch up with friends and reminisce about your medical school days at this casual welcome lunch just for the MCP Class of 1975.

Have some happy hour fun during Alumni Weekend with the LGBTQIA+ Alumni Network. Connect, network and celebrate your shared Drexel connection with members of the Drexel LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Appetizers and soft drinks provided. Cash bar.

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 using the link below, and are required for entry into the party tent. 

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Tailgate 5:15 p.m.

First Pitch 6:45 p.m.

Close out the day with a three-course seated dinner to celebrate your 50-year reunion.

Join fellow law school friends and classmates at your milestone reunion celebration during Alumni Weekend. Enjoy drinks, appetizers and beautiful river views from the Fitler Club terrace. This is a joint reunion celebration for the Kline Law School Classes of 2010, 2015 and 2020.

Commemorate 175 years of groundbreaking achievements and the legacy of Woman’s Medical College and Medical College of Pennsylvania! This celebration honors the powerful contributions women have made to the medical field and their pioneering spirits which have paved the way for future generations of healthcare professionals.

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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!

Enjoy a continental breakfast, a display from College of Medicine Archives and a panel discussion with current medical students and Charles B. Cairns, MD, Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Dean of the College of Medicine. Then, take an interactive tour of the Health Sciences Building's state-of-the-art facilities including the simulation and anatomy labs.

Join fellow alumni and current and former faculty members to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Business and Engineering program (formerly known as Commerce & Engineering) at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business! Reconnect with classmates, mentors and friends as we recognize the inaugural recipients of the department’s Early Career and Alumni Career Achievement awards, reflect on the past 100 years and look ahead at the program’s future. Then, come together over a celebratory lunch with beer, wine and soft drinks.

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All awardees and their guests are invited to join Interim President Denis O’Brien ’89 and the Alumni Board of Governors for brunch as we honor exceptional Drexel alumni and students who go above and beyond in their professions, the community and within the University. Business casual attire is requested.

Goodwin alumni are invited to visit the College's offices for a reception featuring a State of the College address from Executive Director, Brian Ellis, PhD, as well as a meet and greet with Goodwin faculty and staff including instructor Craig Loundas, PhD and former Saturday Scholars instructors. Enjoy lunch and the opportunity to reunite and network with fellow alumni!

Catherine Campbell-Perna ’95, ’11, associate director for enrollment management, hosts this informative discussion open to all (not just parents!) on the Drexel admissions process. Guests are encouraged to bring specific questions and can join an optional campus tour following the discussion.

Delve into how urbanism shapes our daily lives and explore the strategies necessary for building more resilient, sustainable and human-centered cities. 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. Trained as a computer scientist, urbanist and scholar, Loh has dedicated her career to creating new knowledge about how neighborhoods, cities and regions work and putting those insights into practice through community organizing and government service.

A panel discussion featuring Drexel faculty 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 Dornsife School of Public Health, and in partnership with many of Philadelphia’s civic and community groups.

A major milestone in the future of The Triangle will be announced at this reception for alumni, current staff and Triangle supporters. Celebrate the legacy of The Triangle and get the latest updates from key alumni and staff. We'll dedicate the paper’s newsroom in honor of a Triangle alumnus and toast the dedication of the editor-in-chief office, in honor of all of the alumni who have supported the publication.
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Mix and mingle with fellow members and friends of the Drexel University Black Alumni Council at its annual mixer and awards ceremony. Celebrate the achievements of this year's award recipients over drinks and hors d’oeuvres with friends and then keep the party going at Drexel After Dark!

Congratulations to the 2025 Awardees

• Brian C. Weddington ’88
  Distinguished Alumni Award
  
  
• Sharrelle Barber
   Dr. Ewaugh Finney Fields Award
  
  
• Al Valentine ’73
   Paragon Trailblazer Award

Celebrate your 10-year reunion at this private reception just for your class, then head over to Drexel After Dark!

Gather with fellow Hahnemann 1975 grads at this cocktail reception and then keep the festivities going at Drexel After Dark.

Celebrate your 40-year reunion at this private reception just for your class, then head over to Drexel After Dark!

Celebrate your 45-year reunion at this private reception just for your class, then head over to Drexel After Dark!

Celebrate your 10-year reunion at this private reception just for your class, then head over to Drexel After Dark!

Join the Drexel Biomed Alumni Network for a condensed tour of Drexel University's campus to see how much it has changed since the beginning of the millennium! The tour will focus on some of the newer buildings and facilities, including those used heavily by the School of Biomedical Engineering. It's the perfect way to see the whole campus right before heading to Drexel After Dark!

Gather with fellow MCP 1975 grads one last time at this three-course seated dinner to celebrate your 50-year reunion.

Celebrate your 55-year reunion at this private dinner just for your class.

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!

From May 2 to 4, the Department of Architecture, Design & Urbanism at the Drexel’s Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design will host a weekend-long student design challenge. This Charrette brings together approximately 100 students from a variety of disciplines. We are partnering with Vishaan Chakrabarti of PAU architects to imagine the future of Philadelphia’s Delaware waterfront in the wake of the capping of Interstate 95.

Alumni and their guests are encouraged to stop by Sunday from 12 to 2 p.m. to view final projects. No registration required. Any alumni interested in being involved in the Charrette can reach out to Tim Nawrocki tn493@drexel.edu.