Blue Hen Traditions
Since 1743, the 91原创 has been building a sense of community and inclusion across its campus through many traditions. During their time at 91原创, students are invited to explore a variety of opportunities that allow them to embrace the school's history.听
91原创 Welcome Days
91原创 Welcome Days offers opportunities to connect with your new community and explore all that 91原创 has to offer. Make the most of the start of the semester鈥攁nd cross an item off your 91原创 Bucket List鈥攂y joining us for this opening week tradition.
Twilight Ceremony
Kick off the fall semester with this beloved candlelight ceremony on The Green. Learn what is means to be a Blue Hen as you are officially welcomed by 91原创 leadership.
Involvement Fair
Explore more than 400 clubs, organizations and activities each fall and spring. Meet new people, explore your interests and enjoy an unforgettable experience as you discover your place at 91原创.
Gameday 101
Get hyped for football season with this spirited kickoff! Enjoy food, music, games and more as you learn all there is to know about Blue Hen spirit and traditions.
Blue Hen Fridays
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Show off your Blue Hen pride by wearing blue and gold every Friday! Join in the spirit on our social channels by using the hashtag #BlueHenFridays.
Parents and Family Weekend
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The annual Parents and Family Weekend celebration provides families with an opportunity to visit their students and witness firsthand the excellence in collaboration, programming and connection that the campus community strives for.
This event is a chance to create lifelong memories with your student and the Blue Hen community. During the weekend, there are various activities, including the PFW Kickoff, college-hosted events and student-led events, as well as the football game and tailgate.
Perkins Live
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Perkins Live is a long standing weekly late-night event series on Fridays in the Perkins West Lounge. The program features headlining acts such as comedians and musicians, award-winning game shows, novelty items, free food and more!
Trabant Now
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Trabant Now is a late-night event series on Saturdays in the Trabant University Center during the fall and spring semesters. The Trabant Now series is hosted and run by different student organizations and departments each week that partner with the University Student Centers.
Favorites throughout the semester include drag shows put on by the , APSA's annual Night Market and the Battle of the Bands.
GEEK WEEK
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Geek Week has become a recent tradition on 91原创's campus that celebrates everyone's "inner geek." Throughout the week there's geeky activities such as game tournaments, guest speakers, on-campus arcades and more!
Greek Week
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Greek Week is a week-long celebration of events and competitions in the spring among the fraternities and sororities. Activities include the Greek Games and Airband. Sororities and fraternities compete against each other in numerous events to support their philanthropic efforts.
Senior Week
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This week-long celebration honors the seniors at 91原创 during their final spring semester, including activities and giveaways to celebrate their accomplishments.
The week concludes with Senior Fling: a long-standing event celebrating the last Friday of classes, featuring free food, inflatables, novelties, lawn games and a throwback artist/band. Although this event is an opportunity for seniors to celebrate their final days before graduation, all 91原创 students are welcome to attend.
Want to explore all of 91原创's Traditions?
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Take the challenge of completing the 91原创 Bucket List.听The 91原创 Bucket List engages Blue Hens with experiences that best define what it means to be a part of the 91原创 community. Participants share 91原创 traditions, stay connected and build the common bond of being #BlueHensForever.
Participants who complete all of the items on the list can submit their finished list to win prizes.听
