Wildcats, the University of Arizona is coming to New York!
This spring, the University of Arizona launches New York Alumni Week — a weeklong celebration in New York City filled with University of Arizona–related events, conversations and connections. Expect engaging talks, spirited gatherings and opportunities to connect with fellow alumni.
Schedule of Experience
Throughout the week, guests can look forward to a range of memorable experiences — including a faculty-led moment in Central Park with an optional guided walk, an architectural and arts-focused experience along the High Line and at a nearby museum, a community-based donation drive, college-hosted gatherings, networking events, and an evening connected to Broadway. Additional meetups and opportunities to explore the city with fellow Wildcats will round out the celebration.
Wildcats at the Ball Park: Yankees vs. Blue Jays
Join fellow Wildcats for an unforgettable night at the ballpark as the New York Yankees take on the Toronto Blue Jays in a high-energy Major-League Baseball showdown. Hosted by the New York Alumni Chapter, Wildcats at the Ballpark brings school spirit to the stadium with a lively crowd, shared pride, and the excitement of top tier baseball under the lights. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just coming for the atmosphere, this event is the perfect blend of competition, camaraderie, and classic ballpark fun — the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, and Wildcats showing up in style. Don't miss your chance to pick up an exclusive co-branded Wildcats x Yankees hat as part of your ticket price. Wear your colors, cheer loud, and be part of a night where Wildcat pride meets big league action.
Wildcats Give Back
As part of New York Alumni Week, we invite attendees to participate in Wildcats Give Back by donating new socks to support our community partner, Take Two NYC. Socks are one of the most requested—but least donated—items for individuals experiencing homelessness, and your contribution will help Take Two NYC continue its vital outreach work across the city. Bring a new pair (or a few!) to any Alumni Week event and help Wildcats make a meaningful impact together.
Recommendations from NY Wildcats
9/11 Memorial
180 Greenwich St | The twin reflecting pools set within the original tower footprints create a profound and moving tribute — a must-visit that reminds us why this city endures.
For more dining options, the NY Chapter also recommends L'Adresse NoMad (1184 Broadway) for a stylish NoMad neighborhood experience, Il Mulino (58 E 56th St) for classic upscale Italian, Fraunces Tavern (54 Pearl St) — NYC's oldest tavern with Revolutionary War roots, Pete's Tavern (129 E 18th St) for a beloved Gramercy neighborhood institution, Osteria Nonnino (637 Hudson St) for homemade pasta in the West Village, Lindens (2 Renwick St) for creative American cuisine in Hudson Square, Banc Cafe (431 3rd Ave) and P.J. Clarke's (915 3rd Ave) for classic Midtown East eats and drinks.
For more sights, don't miss the Summit One Vanderbilt observation deck (45 E 42nd St), the Edge at Hudson Yards (30 Hudson Yards), the One World Trade Observatory (117 West St), Little Island park at Pier 55, MoMA (11 W 53rd St), The Met (1000 5th Ave), the American Museum of Natural History (200 Central Park W), a stroll through SoHo, and the Roosevelt Island Tram for one of the city's best-kept-secret views. Insider tip: skip the Statue of Liberty tour and take the free Staten Island Ferry instead — it passes right in front of the statue with stunning city views, and the round trip takes just one hour.
Questions?
Contact Emilio Romero at alumni@uafoundation.org.