Schedule of Events

This year’s Inclusive Impact Day explores the seismic impact entrepreneurship has on society. Hosted by the LeBow College of Business, the day features keynote talks, panel discussions, interactive workshops, a business fair, and a student “fast pitch” competition, and brings together alumni, students, faculty and community members sharing their experiences, successes and challenges. The program includes lunch and a closing networking reception. The full agenda and speakers will be announced soon.
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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.

Over the past decade at Nerd Night @ Drexel U, students from across all disciplines have shared informal talks about their research, scholarly work or any topic that interests them, over pizza and trivia. This special 10th year anniversary of Nerd Night will feature talks from students, faculty and alumni, with special themed trivia rounds, a retrospective on 10 years of Nerd Night, and of course, lots of pizza. Come nerd out with us! This is a quarterly event is sponsored by Undergraduate Research & Enrichment programs. [REGISTER HERE]

Gather with fellow grads from the Hahnemann Class of 1976 to kick off Alumni Weekend and your 50-year reunion at Steak 48, a reinvention of the classic steakhouse. Get your reunion festivities started over drinks and an intimate dinner as you reconnect with old friends and catch up on 50 years gone by.

We have reserved a private space for your party. Each attendee will be responsible for covering the cost of their own meal and drinks. Estimated cost for dinner, wine and a tip is approximately $120-$150 per person.

Enjoy private tours of this brand-new art institution that displays the work of sculptor Alexander Calder within a landscape of more than 250 varieties of plants.

This event has hit capacity, please register for the waitlist if you are interested in being added to the waitlist. 

By popular demand, we've reached capacity for our Classes of 1976 tour of Calder Gardens.

We are now collecting a wait list for those interested in attending. Should there be any cancellations, we will reach out in a first requested first served order.

Join President Antonio Merlo, PhD for this special luncheon celebrating the Class of 1976’s induction into the Golden Dragon Society. A Class of 1976 group photo will be taken.

This event is open to all members of the Class of 1976 and above.

Head to the W Philadelphia hotel to relax and enjoy a casual, private lunch for you and your classmates.

Catch up with friends and reminisce about your medical school days at this casual welcome lunch just for the MCP Class of 1976.

“Dorm Objects,” curated by Joseph H. Larnerd, PhD, assistant professor of art history, and Lynn Clouser Waddell, executive director of Drexel collections and exhibitions, asks the question: How do objects in dorms and other university-run residential spaces shape students' lived experiences? Enjoy a student-guided tour of the exhibition which features objects and photographs accompanied by interpretive labels written by students as well as Drexel alumni.

This is a walking tour throughout our University City campus with student ambassador tour guides. Tour stops include the Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building, Gerri C. LeBow Hall, the Daskalakis Athletic Center, the Mario statue and more!

Take a break and stop by the Perelman Plaza for snacks and refreshments. No registration required.

Creating a personalized estate plan is the most important thing you can do to make sure that your wishes are honored after you’re gone. But estate planning is not a “one and done.” Life happens and, over the years, things change, and your estate plan needs to change with it. It’s important to review and update not only your will, but also the beneficiary designations for your retirement assets, life insurance policies and bank accounts to ensure that the right people and organizations are included…and the wrong ones are not.

Join Cara Fry Curator and Associate Professor of Design Art & History Clare Sauro for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection. Heralded as a “world-class collection of fashion and textiles” by The Wall Street Journal, the Fox Collection is a museum-quality collection of more than 20,000 garments, textiles, and other related materials.

Sauro will be joined by Ali Howell Abolo, PhD, assistant professor and program director of Fashion Design at the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. Howell Abolo is the guest curator of Aso Ebi: Threads of Tradition, the latest exhibition in the Fox Costume Collection Gallery.

Join fellow law school friends and classmates at your milestone reunion celebration during Alumni Weekend! Catch up with friends over drinks and hors d’oeuvres and hear from Drexel Kline School of Law Dean, Daniel Filler.

This is a joint reunion celebration with the Classes of 2011, 2016 and 2021.

Join us as we commemorate a century of Drexel University’s student newspaper, The Triangle! Since 1926, The Triangle has been the voice of Drexel students, reporting campus news, sharing stories and shaping the student experience for generations. As part of Alumni Weekend, we invite you to a special panel discussion featuring past editors and contributors who will reflect on The Triangle’s legacy and its impact on campus life. Following the discussion, enjoy a reception where you can reconnect with fellow alumni and celebrate this milestone together. [REGISTER HERE]

Explore the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s medical history repository with alumni from College of Medicine and Charles B. Cairns, MD, Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Dean of the College of Medicine and senior vice president of medical affairs at Drexel University. The evening includes a reception, dinner, a spirits and dessert tasting and the alumni awards presentation.

Get your tickets for Drexel’s production of “Little Women” the musical, a stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel. Follow the lives of the four March sisters — Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy — during the Civil War era in this story of family, love and self-discovery. [GET YOUR TICKETS HERE]

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 and senior vice president of medical affairs at Drexel University. Then, take an interactive tour of the Health Sciences Building's state-of-the-art facilities including the simulation and anatomy labs.

Alumni are invited to join Drexel’s 16th president for a conversation highlighting recent milestones, the bold plans guiding the University’s future and how you can get involved and serve as an ambassador for Drexel.

Gather with your class grads over drinks and hors d’oeuvres to reminisce, reconnect and celebrate your 25-year reunion. 

Stop by any time during the open houses below to see the latest and greatest happenings taking place around Drexel’s campus: 

• College of Engineering and Computing: Hear from College leadership and students and discover the exciting progress and innovations happening in the College.
  2:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Bossone Research Enterprise Center, 3140 Market Street
  
  
• Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design: Join Professor Nick Jushchyshyn for a look at the state-of-the-art LED volume wall — the same technology transforming how major film and video game studios work.
   2:30 to 4 p.m.; URBN Center, 3501 Market Street
  
  
• Dornsife School of Public Health: Check out student projects showcasing how classwork and research are put into action, as well as a raffle, photobooth and other fun activities.
   2:30 to 5 p.m.; Nesbitt Hall, 3215 Market Street

• College of Nursing and Health Professions: Take guided tours of state-of-the-art simulation and clinical skills labs and see how students train for real-world patient care.
  2:30 to 5 p.m.; Health Sciences Building, Room 2E03, 60 N. 36th Street
  

Gather with your class grads over drinks and hors d’oeuvres to reminisce, reconnect and celebrate your 20-year reunion. Then keep the party going at Blue and Golden Hour!

Gather with your class grads over drinks and hors d’oeuvres to reminisce, reconnect and celebrate your 15-year reunion. Then keep the party going at Blue and Golden Hour!

Gather with your class grads over drinks and hors d’oeuvres to reminisce, reconnect and celebrate your 45-year reunion. Then keep the party going at Blue and Golden Hour!

Gather with your class grads over drinks and hors d’oeuvres to reminisce, reconnect and celebrate your 40-year reunion. Then keep the party going at Blue and Golden Hour!

Gather with your class grads over drinks and hors d’oeuvres to reminisce, reconnect and celebrate your 30-year reunion. Then keep the party going at Blue and Golden Hour!

Gather with your class grads over drinks and hors d’oeuvres to reminisce, reconnect and celebrate your 40-year reunion. Then keep the party going at Blue and Golden Hour!

Gather with your class grads over drinks and hors d’oeuvres to reminisce, reconnect and celebrate your 35-year reunion. Then keep the party going at Blue and Golden Hour!

This event has hit capacity, please register for the waitlist if you are interested in being added to the waitlist.

Sip, savor, and learn with Custom-Designed Major alumna Lauren Kirk ’19 at a curated wine tasting hosted by the Pennoni Honors College. Dive into the art and science of wine tasting, uncover the path to becoming a sommelier, and discover how a custom-designed academic experience made it all possible.

Lauren Kirk ’19 is a Certified Specialist of Wine whose path of lifelong learning began in Drexel’s Custom Design Program, where she created her interdisciplinary major in Neuroscience. Her career has since taken her through preclinical research, longevity and rare disease studies, graduate work in Computer Science at the University of Pennsylvania, and into her current role at Veeva Systems designing clinical data software for global pharmaceutical partners.

A curious, cross-disciplinary thinker, Lauren brings the same spirit of exploration to wine that she has applied throughout her career. She pursued and completed her CSW between 2024 and 2026 and now enjoys hosting tastings that blend education, approachability, and a sense of discovery—making wine inviting and enjoyable for all.

By popular demand, we've reached capacity for our Uncorking the Art of Wine with Pennoni Honors College event.

We are now collecting a wait list for those interested in attending. Should there be any cancellations, we will reach out in a first requested first served order.

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 Blue and Golden Hour!

Check out the new home of the Masci Family Student Veterans Lounge, hear updates from DVAN and the Center for Military and Veteran Services and get to know your fellow military-connected Dragons.

Celebrate the opening of Drexel Pilates’ new studio location at this open-house style event. Highlights include:

3:30 p.m.: Students, faculty, alumni and members of the community will celebrate the official opening of the new studio with a ribbon cutting.

4 p.m.: Drexel Pilates Director and Teaching Professor in Dance, Jennifer Morley, will discuss her new book with a panel of expert guests.

3 to 5:30 p.m.: Pilates demonstrations will take place throughout the event where you can meet Drexel Pilates instructors. [REGISTER SEPARATELY FOR THIS EVENT HERE]

Close out Alumni Weekend at golden hour with a culinary journey through Philadelphia’s international flavors! Gather with fellow alumni at the brand-new Gather Food Hall, an imaginative space just steps from Drexel’s campus that showcases the city’s diversity and vibrancy.

Enjoy a lively atmosphere with drinks and food tastings from a variety of local vendors — the perfect way to savor the spirit of Philly and celebrate together.

Blue and Golden Hour continues the tradition of Drexel After Dark, now with an earlier start time.

Gather with your class one last time at this three-course seated dinner to celebrate your 50-year reunion at W Philadelphia hotel.

Gather with your class one last time at this three-course seated dinner to celebrate your 50-year reunion at W Philadelphia Hotel.

Get your tickets for Drexel’s production of “Little Women” the musical, a stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel. Follow the lives of the four March sisters — Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy — during the Civil War era in this story of family, love and self-discovery. [GET YOUR TICKETS HERE]