The annual homecoming reception

Save The Date! The 2025 Annual Homecoming Scholarship Reception sponsored by the Delta Zeta Alumni Foundation. This year's reception will be held at the host hotel, The Marriott at University of Dayton. We are honored to have as Keynote Speaker the Senior Grand Vice Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Brother Robert L. Jenkins, Jr. Esq.

As in previous years, the Foundation will present scholarships to deserving Central State students and recognize achievements of brothers and  community leaders. 

Complete logistics including how to purchase tickets for this year's Homecoming Scholarship Reception are  below. The Delta Zeta Alumni Foundation thanks you in advance for your support as we continue to "prepare young minds for tomorrow". 

WHAT: Delta Zeta Alumni Foundation Annual Homecoming Scholarship Reception

WHEN: Friday, October 10, 2025 

WHERE: Tradewinds Ballroom, Marriott at University of Dayton

1414 Patterson Blvd. Dayton, Ohio

TIME: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

PRICE: $100 per person (includes champagne reception, meal, music, awards banquet and entry to the DZ tailgate tent on Saturday October 11) 

Click here to purchase tickets. Can't make the reception? You can still make a tax-deductible contribution to the Delta Zeta Alumni Foundation. Visit our sponsorship page for additional ways to support the Foundation.