On Wednesday, February 19, entrepreneurship majors, minors, faculty, and staff gathered at the Venture Development Center (VDC) for the biannual semester kick-off event. This semester’s theme, “Connections Café,” transformed the VDC into a cozy coffeehouse, complete with an inviting spread of muffins, breakfast sandwiches, and a self-serve coffee, tea, and hot chocolate bar. The event, hosted by the Student Experience team, set the stage for an engaging morning of networking and camaraderie.
To break the ice and encourage meaningful connections, attendees participated in a networking-themed Bingo game. Majors were challenged to find peers who fit fun and unique criteria—early risers, twins, and other distinctive traits—all while sparking conversations along the way. As students mingled, they had the chance to impress Horn faculty and staff with their networking skills, earning raffle tickets for exciting prizes.
The event wrapped up with a much-anticipated raffle, featuring giveaways ranging from local treats from Main Street to exclusive items from Horn’s private stash. After a morning of caffeine-fueled connections and spirited networking, the lucky winners were announced, celebrating another successful semester launch at the Venture Development Center!
And the winners of the raffle were:
Jaabir Robinson – Playa Bowls
Lucas Xin – Donuts from 322 BBQ (pictured below)
Donte Nocito – Bing’s Gift Card
Megan Anderson – Horn Water Bottle (pictured below)
Justin Sasserath – Horn earbuds
Max Martin – Horn Sherpa (pictured below)
Matt Arce – Horn Mug & Lanyard (pictured below)
Emma McCabe – Horn Blanket
The event set the perfect tone for kicking off the semester, brewing fresh connections and new opportunities for entrepreneurship students.
About Horn Entrepreneurship
Horn Entrepreneurship serves as the creative engine for entrepreneurship education and advancement at the University of Delaware. Currently ranked among the best entrepreneurship programs in the U.S., horn Entrepreneurship was built and is actively supported by successful entrepreneurs, empowering aspiring innovators as they pursue new ideas for a better world.