Alumni Weekend | New York City

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New York is Wildcat Country!

Join us for Arizona Alumni Weekend, a celebration of connection, community, and Bear Down spirit in the heart of the Big Apple. From networking and uniquely New York experiences to bold conversations, Wildcat traditions, and Arizona Basketball at the Garden, there’s something for every Wildcat.

Come for an event. Stay for the weekend. Bear Down in NYC.

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Bear Down at the Garden

Dec. 5, Time TBD | Location TBD

The Wildcats are taking on St. John’s, and we’re bringing Bear Down spirit to New York! Join us for Bear Down at the Garden, presented by [SPONSOR], and gather with fellow Arizona alumni and fans for food, drinks, and plenty of Wildcat energy surrounding Arizona Basketball’s matchup at Madison Square Garden. Whether you have a ticket to the game or just want to join the fun, come connect, celebrate, and Bear Down with Wildcats in NYC.

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11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Dec. 3, 2026

New York City Alumni Weekend | Wildcat Lunch Break

Lunch is better with Wildcats. Take a break from your day and drop in for lunch, conversation, and connection with fellow young alumni living and working in New York.

7:30 p.m., Dec. 3, 2026

New York City Alumni Weekend | Wildcats Take Manhattan

Join the New York Alumni Chapter and fellow Wildcats for a quintessential New York experience. Come connect, celebrate the season, and make some Wildcat memories.

8 – 10 a.m., Dec. 4, 2026

New York City Alumni Weekend | Wildcats Wake Up: Dance Class and Donuts with the Dean

Roll out of bed and straight onto the dance floor! Join Arizona Arts and fellow Wildcats for a lively, low-pressure morning Dance Class led by ’26 Alumni of the Year Brandon Coleman, plus Donuts with the Dean featuring College of Fine Arts Dean Hasan Elahi.

2 – 4:30 p.m., Dec. 4, 2026

New York City Alumni Weekend | Bear Down: What It Means to Be a Wildcat

Join deans from the College of Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Arizona Arts, James E Rogers College of Law, and the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health for a fast-moving conversation about the ideas shaping our world and the U of A’s role.

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Wildcats Give Back: Volunteer Opportunity

Dec. 4, Time TBD | Location TBD

Spend the morning alongside fellow Wildcats serving and NYC families and the broader community.

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Holiday Recommendations from the New York Alumni Chapter

An image of the New York City Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lit up at night. A gate is seen surronding the tree.

Rockefeller Christmas Tree

45 Rockefeller Plaza | A NYC holiday favorite with decades of wonder and tradition. The tree remains on display through the start of the New Year.

An image of people skating in Wollman Ring in Central Park, NYC. Buildings are seen in the background.

Ice Skating at Wollman Rink

830 5th Ave | Ice skating at Wollman Rink nestled in the heart of Central Park is a timeless NYC Tradition since 1950.

An image of a Christmas-themed window display. Snowballs are seen making snow angels. A tree is on the side of the window with festive lights strung around it.

5th Avenue Holiday Displays

East of 5th Ave | Every year the shops along 5th Avenue showcase their intricate holiday window designs. These displays never fail to impress.

An image of people walking through Central Park, NYC during the winter. A beverage and hot chocolate stand is seen on the right of the path.

Central Park Winter Walks

Grand Army Plaza | Visitors will see spectacular winter sights and will finish the walk at the Columbus Circle Holiday Market.

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Please consider making a gift to support the work of the colleges that are hosting these fantastic events: Franke Honors College, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Science and Arizona Arts. If you'd like to support these colleges, you can make a gift here.

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Questions?

Contact us at alumni@uafoundation.org.

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