Homecoming Weekend

Hosted on ISI’s beautiful 20-acre campus in Wilmington, Delaware, this year’s Homecoming theme is “The Next Great American.”

Through engaging presentations, we will explore the statesmen, titans of industry, and artists that have shaped our nation throughout its history. 

Highlights include:

  • Friday night: A dinner honoring the winner of ISI’s 2023 Conservative Book of the Year Award, Dr. Daniel J. Mahoney for The Statesman as Thinker
  • Saturday Reunion luncheons: Luncheons for Graduate Fellows; Honors Scholars, Society Leaders, Collegiate Network Editors, Interns, and Fellows to reconnect
  • Saturday afternoon: A reunion conference featuring panels on the purpose of the liberal arts and the future of higher ed
  • Saturday evening: A reception featuring food, live music, and dancing on ISI’s campus

Special discounted rate of only $50 for ISI students and alumni under age 30! Reserve your tickets now!

Event Details

Date

Friday & Saturday
June 2-3, 2023

Schedule

Saturday Afternoon – Reunion conference featuring panels

Saturday Evening – Reception featuring food, live music, and dancing on ISI’s campus

Accommodations

Hotel du Pont, Wilmington DE
Book your room using this link.

Guests can also call the hotel directly(302-594-3100) and reference the group code ISI2023 to get the group rate.

Schedule

Saturday, June 3  

12:00–1:30 p.m.

Honors Scholars and Society Leaders Luncheon | Dana Gioia 
Patio, F. M. Kirby Campus 

Graduate Fellows and Faculty Luncheon | Rachel Ferguson 
Valis Room, F. M. Kirby Campus

Collegiate Network Luncheon | Dan McCarthy 
Forecourt, F. M. Kirby Campus 

1:45–2:45 p.m.

Panel on “The American Statesman” | H.W. Brands, Robert Merry, Troy Senik, Moderated by Dan McCarthy
Forecourt, F. M. Kirby Campus

3:00–4:00 p.m.

Panel on “ American Artists” | Dana Gioia, Barksdale Maynard, Moderated by Marlo Slayback
Forecourt, F. M. Kirby Campus

4:15–5:15 p.m.

Panel on “American Titans of Industry” | Lee Edwards, Chris Buskirk, Lucas Clawson, Moderated by Johnny Burtka 
Forecourt, F. M. Kirby Campus

5:15—6:00 p.m.

Cocktail Hour 
Patio, F. M. Kirby Campus 

6:00–10:00 p.m.

Open House | Harrison Scott Key
F. M. Kirby Campus

Ceremony to take place at 6 p.m.