Special Events

Delaware Tech hosts a variety of special events each year to support our students, recognize alumni accomplishments, recognize donors and promote student success. All are welcome to join us as we celebrate Delaware Tech!

Collegewide

Connected Degree and Transfer Fair
Held throughout the year
Meet with college/university representatives and invited military partners to discuss transfer options to continue the completion of a successful education.

Global Understanding Series
Held throughout the year
Delaware Technical Community College presents a Global Understanding Series that features programs and workshops free to the community, Delaware Tech students and staff. Global Series presentations and performances are generally 60 minutes long, and provide a personal perspective on a global issue, region, culture, or people.

Open House / Info Sessions
Held throughout the year
Please join us for one of our upcoming campus Open House or Info Session events. Talk with students, graduates, and instructors representing more than 100 degree, diploma, and certificate programs. We’ll provide you with information about college admissions, services for students, transfer and connected degree options, financial aid and scholarships, and much more.

STEM Expo
Held annually in March
An event for middle and high school students to experience Delaware Tech programs through student-designed activities, build connections toward STEM careers, and have fun!

Veterans Day
Held in November
Delaware Tech invites you to honor those who have served or are serving in the United States Military.

Dover

Celebration of Giving & Alumni Success
Held annually in the Spring
A ceremony to celebrate the success, excellence and outstanding achievement in the professional careers of Terry Campus alumni. The luncheon also acknowledges and honors individuals and businesses who contribute to student success by providing generous financial support to the Terry Campus.

Central Delaware Economic Summit
Held annually in September
The Summit brings together citizens, community leaders, business leaders and local government officials to provide an authoritative voice on economic development and related issues within Central Delaware.

Chocolate 5K Run/Walk
Held annually in February
This annual event raises funds to benefit the College's Study Abroad Scholarship recipients. These scholarships provide deserving students with the opportunity to learn through immersion about countries and cultures worldwide.

Gourmet Gala
Held annually in October
The Terry Campus Gourmet Gala is an elegant, black-tie-optional affair organized to generate funds for scholarships for students with unmet needs.

Georgetown

Celebration of Giving and Alumni Success
Held annually in October
The Celebration of Giving and Alumni Success is an event to recognize those individuals who have given so generously to the Owens Campus and its students and Owens Campus graduates who have made significant contributions to their communities through their academic and career achievements, community service, and personal accomplishment. Additionally, Legacy Society members, a special group of people who contribute cumulative lifetime gifts of at least $50,000 and/or have announced their intention to leave a donation to the college via a bequest, charitable gift annuity, or another form of planned giving, are inducted.

Run, White and Blue 5K
Held annually in September
The Run, White & Blue 5k Run/Walk event raises proceeds for Delaware Technical Community College scholarships for veterans and first responders at the Owens Campus.

Social Media Conference
Held annually in March
If it seems like nearly every business on the planet is connecting with fans on Facebook, Tweeting and uploading videos on YouTube and getting LinkedIn - except you - you're not alone. Join us to learn how to use social media to take your business to the next level.

Starry, Starry Night Gala
Held annually in April
Starry, Starry Night is by all measurable standards a huge success, earning hundreds of friends for the college and raising more than $1million dollars since 2000.

Sussex County Today & Tomorrow Conference
Held annually in October
Connect with businesses, schools, elected officials, media and organizations to discuss the future of our county.

Tour de Sussex
Held annually in June
Come join us for Southern Delaware’s Premier Cycling Event!

Stanton and Wilmington

Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
Delaware Tech’s Stanton and Wilmington campuses present the Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk which benefits student scholarships. Delaware Tech trains many essential workers such as paramedics, nurses, small business owners, IT professionals, and more who become our Hometown Heroes. 

Engineering Technologies Career Expo
Held annually in March
An event for students to network with industry professionals and organizations from across the state of Delaware.

Mardi Gras
Held annually in March
An Evening of Mardi Gras: an exciting, fun-filled evening with exceptional New Orleans style music, entertainment, food and celebration. This event will raise funds for Delaware Tech's Educational Foundation while developing and strengthening community friendships.

Science Fair
Held annually in February
Challenging New Castle county students to explore the world through math, physics, social science, biology, zoology and computer science.