Architecture

Welcome to foreign languages' new home at UD
UD's Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures has a new home, Jastak-Burgess Hall on the North Green near Old College...

UD's Mentors' Circle recognized for design excellence
Dedicated in the fall of 2001, Mentors' Circle has received rave reviews from faculty, staff, alumni, visitors and landscape professionals.

UD researchers breathe life into historic Homewood House
Two UD professors shed light on the history of a villa built 200 years ago by one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Around the World

UD geographer honored by Latvia
The Latvian government has awarded its Cross of Recognition to Prof. Edmunds Bunkse for bringing Latvia, its culture and history to the world.

UD prof uses Fulbright to boost science education in Peru
Deborah Allen, associate professor of biological sciences at UD, brought her experience with Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to Peru over winter break.

Face to face a world away
A new anthropology course is designed to be a virtual international, cultural experience, fostering interaction among 21 UD students and 21 Malaysian students.

Winter Session heats up for CMES study abroad participants
For 16 UD undergrads on a unique study abroad trip to the Caribbean island Bonaire, where they're helping researchers study coral reefs, Winter Session is downright tropical.

Students travel to Argentina and Antarctica for study abroad
For 25 UD students and their two professors Friday, Jan. 4, was not a typical first day of class. They boarded a plane heading for some of the southernmost points on Earth.

UD organizing Global Conference on Oceans, Coasts and Islands
Next April, a global conference in Vietnam will bring together world leaders and international experts to tackle the most pressing issues facing our oceans and coasts today. Planning for the event is happening at UD.

Grad student investigates sustainable funding for beach management
UD doctoral student Pete Edwards wants to know if tourists would be willing to pay an environmental surcharge to protect Jamaican reefs, beaches and waters.

UD's Caravaggio scholar turns controversy to advantage
Prof. David Stone recently lectured at a symposium held for scholars of the Italian Baroque painter and inadvertently found himself at the center of an artistic controversy.

Prof tours China to lecture on human motor development
Nancy Getchell joined a group of 10 scholars from the U.S. on a two-week lecture tour of Chinese universities.

Gao and China Magpie have been 'soaring high'
Over the past year, violinist Xiang Gao, UD associate professor of music, has entertained presidents and kings, has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall and, with his China Magpie ensemble, has been asked to perform at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

Alum completes eye-opening teaching stint in Marshall Islands
Alysse Dambach says she found she was content living for a year without electricity and running water and eating mostly rice and tuna fish.

Life at the South Pole
James Roth, a senior technician in UD's Department of Physics and Astronomy, recently completed his fourth season at the South Pole--the coldest, highest and driest desert on Earth.

Study abroad trip reunited owner with lost rings
A story about a UD study abroad program in Australia, published in a local Australian newspaper, rang a bell with Ron Shaw, a local in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales.

Have cello--will travel
Prof. Larry Stomberg spent his sabbatical semester on the road--in the United States and later in China--giving performances, lectures and master classes.

Jordanian educators attend teaching program at UD
Fourteen teachers from Jordan are studying American culture and English-teaching methods here this summer under U.S. State Department auspices.

UD prof plays major role in Caravaggio art exhibitions
David M. Stone, a leading authority on Baroque artist Caravaggio, contributed a major essay and coauthored two full-length entries to the exhibition catalog and gave two sold-out lectures during his recent visit to the National Gallery in London.

UD, McGill students collaborate as virtual team
Deborah Andrews' students learned "Written Communications in Business" firsthand when they completed a virtual project recently with teammates from McGill University in Montreal.

UD scientists help build neutrino telescope in Antarctica
An international team of scientists, including researchers from UD, has set in place the first critical elements of a massive neutrino telescope at the South Pole.

Cheerleaders in China: Exporting spirit
Six UD cheerleaders and their coach recently returned from a trip to China where they helped start a national training program for cheerleaders.

Research shows life in coral reef far richer than expected
Scientists from UD working with a team from Australia have helped document that the vast richness of coral reef life is globally threatened.

UD undergrad finds frog thought to be extinct
Junior Justin Yeager rediscovered the Harlequin frog, a colorful rainforest species considered extinct, during a study abroad trip to Costa Rica.

NSF sends UD grad student to Pakistan to study nanomagnetism
Colin Baker expected to encounter angry protestors and anti-American slogans when he set off for Pakistan to study at Quaid E Azam University. He was pleasantly surprised at what he found.

Worldwide opportunities for art conservation students
Five art conservation graduate students will be globe trotting this summer from Bulgaria to Australia, sharing their expertise and learning new methods of art conservation in a variety of venues, thanks to a Samuel H. Kress Foundation grant.

Sophomore is presidential greeter in Senegal
Annie Baldridge was on the airport tarmac to officially greet George W. Bush and shake his hand as he debarked from Air Force One.

Strange sights under the southern lights
In January, 16 UD undergraduates spent three intense weeks in Antarctica documenting the unique issues of life there, ranging from its cold war history to its environment, wildlife and scientific importance.

UD and Apple team up for course in Antarctica
Ralph Begleiter, Rosenberg Professor of Communication and a former world affairs correspondent for CNN, is leading the three-week photojournalism expedition to the end of the Earth.

History professor uncovers ancient trade route
As an archeologist, Steven Sidebotham, University of Delaware professor of history, wears several hats-detective, excavator, surveyor, trash collector, historian and interpreter-literally uncovering the secrets of ancient Egypt.

Authors

UD alum writes acclaimed literary biography of Jefferson
Kevin J. Hayes has taken a different approach in his new book, 'The Road to Monticello, The Life and Mind of Thomas Jefferson.'

New book examines fashion sustainability
Sustainability and the footprint of the fashion industry on the environment are issues affecting all levels of the fashion industry from design and raw materials to manufacturing, distribution and consumer buying, according to UD's Janet Hethorn.

Student tutor writes 'Guide to Surviving General Chemistry'
Junior Michael Rosen offers a unique outlook on general chemistry from an undergraduate's perspective.

Book tills new soil in ancient gardens
Prof. Annette Giesecke traces the evolution of Greek and Roman attitudes toward the natural environment and the role ancient literature played in the two cultures.

Prof's new book focuses on critical role of native plants
Delaware's native plants make it possible for the state's 850,000 people to exist, according to UD ecologist Doug Tallamy.

Film adaptation issues subject of prof's new book
''Many moviegoers do not understand the problems involved in making a movie out of a book or any other work of literature,'' English Prof. Tom Leitch says.

Book shakes dust from 18th-century scandals, long-held myths
Prof. Kinservik's new book reveals the seamier side of politics and theatre in late 18th-century England.

New book lauds the role of women in African revolutions
'African Women in Revolution' by Wunyabari Maloba details the crucial role played by women in major revolutionary movements in Africa and women's struggles in recent African history.

Prof coauthors new book on mathematical computation
'Experimental Mathematics in Action' presents case studies in the practice of modern mathematical research and illustrates the evolution of proof and computation in mathematics.

Book reveals noted Victorians through portraits
Readers of Prof. Margaret Stetz's new book come face to face with famous British poets, painters, novelists, playwrights and illustrators.

UD prof examines 'Cultural Diversity and Families'
"In the U.S. diversity equals race and, really, it's much more complicated than that," says Prof. Bahira Sherif Trask.

'Operation Homecoming' gives troops a voice
A UD prof has helped give voice to American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan with a newly published anthology of works by GIs.

Book focuses on geography's link to early American history
In his new book, Prof. Martin Bruckner focuses on geography as a form of literature and how it helped shape early American history.

Prof's book examines domestic violence paradox
Legal policies meant to protect victims of domestic violence often make the situation worse, according to a UD criminal justice professor.

'America's lawyer' focus of English prof's book
When UD English professor Thomas Leitch was asked to pick a subject to write a monograph about for a series on classic TV shows, he said there was never a doubt his choice would be 'Perry Mason.'

Book recounts journey from darkness to light
When her husband Roland Roth, then a professor at UD, was suddenly stricken with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Regina Roth began keeping a diary that became a book on the course of the debilitating disease.

Prof writes biography of author Zane Grey
The wild and colorful life of author Zane Grey, whose novels helped shape the mythology of the American West, is the subject of a new book by Thomas Pauly, professor of English.

Two profs coauthor biography of William Dean Howells
In 'William Dean Howells: A Writer's Life,' UD English professors Susan Goodman and Carl Dawson remind contemporary readers of the prolific author's distinguished career.

1965 Klan killing focus of prof's new book
The 1965 murder of a civil rights volunteer and the involvement in the shooting by an FBI informant are the subjects of a widely hailed new book by UD history professor Gary May.

Prof part of African-American migration project
Carole Marks, professor of sociology at UD, was one of 12 distinguished scholars asked to contribute to 'In Motion'--a landmark exhibition on the migration of African Americans throughout history.

Prof's book revisits tragedy and murder in the Arctic
The murder of two priests by Eskimos, the hunt for the men who killed them in the vast wilderness north of the Arctic Circle and the subsequent trials are retold in McKay Jenkins' new book.

Futurists foresee rapid growth in global travel
The murder of two priests by Eskimos, the hunt for the men who killed them in the vast wilderness north of the Arctic Circle and the subsequent trials are retold in McKay Jenkins' new book.

Book schools nurses in cultural differences
Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care, the new cross-cultural nursing handbook written by Betty J. Paulanka, dean of the College of Health and Nursing Sciences, and Larry D. Purnell, professor of nursing, has sold more than 10,000 copies in less than four months.

Former history grad student wins prestigious award
UD alumna Angela Lakwete has won the Edelstein Prize for the best scholarly book in the history of technology published in the past three years.

New book spotlights Paul R. Jones Collection
A new book, "A Century of African American Art: The Paul R. Jones Collection," is an important resource for study of the works in the current landmark exhibition of that name on the campus.

Death penalty decision-making detailed in prof's new book
Citizens who are asked to serve as jurors in capital cases find it a demanding and often tormenting experience, UD sociologist Benjamin D. Fleury-Steiner finds in his new book Jurors' Stories of Death: How America's Death Penalty Invests in Inequality.

'Family, Work and Pay' focus of UD prof's new book
Economist Saul Hoffman's sweeping study of the status of women in the U.S. economy finds steady, but slow, progress over the past 40 years.

Prof explores style in 'The Sound on the Page'
Ben Yagoda's lively new book about how writers write and how readers read has won wide praise from reviewers and writers nationwide.

New book focuses on early Delaware history
The Philadelawareans and Other Essays Relating to Delaware by John Munroe, H. Rodney Sharp Professor Emeritus of History, is a potpourri of articles and talks by Munroe on different aspects of Delaware's early history and on his career as a noted historian.

'Negro League Baseball' history a hit
UD alum and supplemental faculty member Neil Lanctot's book on Negro League baseball is one of the summer's hottest books.

Post-Civil War culture clash focus of UD prof's new book
In "Civil Wars: American Novelists and Manners, 1880-1940," Susan Goodman examines how a select group of writers used the concept of manners to explore and explain the political, economic and racial undercurrents that helped shape modern American society.

UD economists laud Earned Income Tax Credit
The federal tax credit is effective in helping the working poor and should be expanded, according to a new book coauthored by two professors in UD's Lerner College of Business.

Prof's book recounts historic desegregation case
UD public policy professor Leland Ware has coauthored an award-winning history of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Brown vs. Board of Education decision.

Book views Cezanne's art from new perspective
Prof. Nina Kallmyer sees strong political statements in Cezanne's paintings.

'Friends, Neighbors and Folks Down the Road'
Two UD writers give region's overlooked heroes and eccentrics their due.

Grand resort hotels offer insight into an era
UD prof explores social values implicit in the architecture of the "Resort Hotels of the Adirondacks."

Unsung heroes of World War II spotlighted in new book
UD English prof McKay Jenkins' new book documents the amazing feats of the Army's specialized 10th Mountain Division in Italy.

Book chronicles baseball's 1913-14 world tour
The spirit of that long-ago time and the men who played the game has been captured in a new book, "The Tour to End All Tours," by UD library assistant James Elfers.

Philosophy prof probes questions posed by 'Matrix' movies
UD's Richard Hanley welcomes the challenge of responding to the philosophical and metaphysical issues posed by movies like "The Matrix" and "Matrix Reloaded."

Tax expert's new book foresees deadlock on federal tax cuts
Modern conservatives are decidedly anti-tax but not necessarily interested in balanced budgets, says UD's Sheldon Pollack.

UD professor's book named one of '100 Best Sports Books'
English professor Kevin Kerrane's "Dollar Sign on the Muscle" is 52nd on Sports Illustrated's list of all-time best sports books.

Freedom of expression thrives despite continuing challenges
Political scientist James Magee charts the course of the First Amendment throughout U.S. history.

Book traces lineage of Oscar-nominated 'Chicago' to 1920s tabloids
UD Prof. Thomas Pauly became intrigued by the crimes that spawned "Chicago" as part of his research into 1920s tabloids and the reporters who wrote for them.

New book offers writing tips from the pros
Dennis Jackson, head of UD's journalism program, and Wilmington News Journal writing coach John Sweeney have compiled a compendium of essays on writing larded with practical tips, techniques and advice.

Professor's handbook addresses workplace diversity issues
James Newton suggests using an inclusive approach to diversity issues, one that looks for the common ground and draws upon a fundamental part of the American work ethic, working together as a team.

'The Joy of Life' explores the idyllic in French art
UD art historian Margaret Werth's new book examines connections between French culture, politics and art at the turn of the 20th century.

`Origins of Women's Activism' explored in UD professor's new book
Anne Boylan's research indicates that 19th-century women's volunteer groups often promoted the interests of the powerful, sometimes at the expense of the powerless.

UD publication looks at port security
U.S. seaports are "highly vulnerable to acts of terrorism" UD Marine Studies researchers found.

'In Nature's Name'
Barbara Gates, Alumni Distinguished Professor of English and Women's Studies at the University of Delaware, has completed a trilogy on women naturalists, scientists and nature writers.

Giving

Delaware Diamond employees honored for contributions to UD
About 200 UD faculty and staff donate $1,000 or more annually to support University programs.

Q & A

Class of 2012 update
Lou Hirsh, director of admissions, says the Class of 2012 has been drawn from the largest and strongest applicant pool in UD's history.

UD sociologist discusses cults and sects
Doctoral student John Barnshaw, who is teaching a course this summer on 'Crowds, Cults and Revolution,' talks about the differences among cults, sects and mainstream churches.

Prof's book examines where thought begins and ends
Philosophers and cognitive scientists are at odds over whether or not the mind extends beyond the brain and body. In his new book, "The Bounds of Cognition," UD Prof. Fred Adams just says "No."

El Nino is coming. What does it mean for Delaware?
What causes El Nino, and what will its likely impact be on Delaware's weather? Two UD experts share their insights.

Rising oil prices are squeezing travel and tourism
Fred J. DeMicco, president of Forecasting International, recently co-authored a paper titled 'Energy: Lifeblood of Hospitality,' which will appear in The Journal of Good Service Business. DeMicco shares some of his thoughts in this Q&A.

Alum researches ways to help HIV-AIDS babies
Carrie Ziemniak, who works as a research assistant in a pediatric infectious disease laboratory at Johns Hopkins University, spoke at a "Campaign End AIDS" rally at UD Oct. 26.

Medical tourism growing worldwide
The lure of affordable health care and attentive service abroad is fostering a new travel trend, according to UD hospitality experts.

Rip current safety tips
Do you know what to do if you got caught in a rip current? The Delaware Sea Grant Marine Advisory Service explains how to "Break the Grip of the Rip."

UD expert assays Israeli-Palestinian truce
Prof. Ralph Begleiter, an expert in international affairs/geopolitics, talks about the announcement of an Israeli-Palestinian cease-fire and the prospects for lasting peace.

All about the new computer clean-up policy
Beginning Feb. 7, students who bring their computers to Information Technologies-User Services to be cleaned of viruses, adware, spyware and peer-to-peer software will be charged. Learn more about the new policy and its intent.

UD will require new version of SAT
Students applying to enter UD in the fall of 2006 or later will need to take the new SAT, but it's still only one--and not the most important--of the criteria considered for admission.

Helping individuals deal with death and dying
Madeline Lambrecht recently became president of the Association for Death Education and Counseling. She discusses the group's mission and the process of grieving.

Reagan has been underrated, according to UD historian
Former President Ronald Reagan's stature will grow as time passes, says Raymond Wolters, Thomas Muncy Keith Professor of History.

Two UD profs advise ocean policy commission
The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy has released a preliminary report calling for sweeping changes in how the nation's marine and coastal resources are governed.

May I have the envelope, please?
Tom Leitch, head of UD's film studies program, names his picks for top flicks at this year's Academy Awards ceremony.

Valentine card evolved from humble beginnings
Today's valentines originated in 18th-century handwritten notes, according to UD English professor George Miller.

Efforts to reduce binge drinking bear fruit
A recent survey concerning high-risk drinking on campus shows significant declines in destructive behaviors by students.

There's still time for a close encounter with Mars
UD astronomer Harry Shipman puts in perspective Mars? closest approach to Earth in 56,00 years.

Has UD taken steps to prevent illegal downloading from the Internet?
UD's "Code of the Web" educational campaign promotes awareness of the rules, laws and regulations that govern behavior on the web.

UD strives for highly diverse student body to enrich learning environment
Race is but 'one of many factors' considered in the admissions process.

Skiers should learn the science of avalanches, expert says
UD English professor and journalist McKay Jenkins, who studied the science of avalanches for his book "The White Death," cautions skiers and climbers that extreme danger may lie beneath a seemingly solid snow cover.

How can I recruit students as employees or interns?
Want to know how to recruit potential employees or student interns at UD? The "Alumni Connection" helps employers find the help they need.

Should my student consider enrolling in Winter Session?
Many students find that taking Winter Session courses can save time, lighten their study load and reduce the cost of a UD degree.

F.A.Q. - Frequent Alumni Questions
Alumni wonder how they can become involved again with UD after they have graduated. Fortunately, there are many ways to help current students and the University in general.

How can we take advantage of UD's international study opportunities?
UD offers more than 65 programs in more than 25 countries. The programs and scholarships are open to students in all majors.

Ever wonder what it's like to schedule classes and classroom space for thousands of students?
Assistant Registrar Joseph Santivasci and two assistants begin scheduling half a year in advance. It's an art, as well as a science.

Freshman Parents Weekend vs. Parents & Family Weekend
F.A.Q. - Just for parents

Remembering Judy Johnson
Baseball has a special place in the heart of UD's Ron Whittington, who has developed a dramatic presentation based on the life of Judy Johnson, a player in the Negro National Baseball League and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

All about 'killer bees'
Killer bees--they sound like something out of a bad scifi movie. But they're real and their presence in the United States is increasing. UD apiculturist Dewey Caron talks about these bees and what's being done to keep them out of the First State.

Athletic opportunity
Edgar Johnson, University of Delaware director of athletics, discusses UD's longstanding commitment to equity of athletic opportunity.

Summer Sessions
Summer Sessions offer credit courses for all members of the community, including college students from UD and other institutions.

Soccer takes center stage
Marc Samonisky, University of Delaware men's soccer coach, offers tips on which teams and individual players to watch during the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Spotlight

Study tracks benefits of peer-to-peer online lending
Profs. Rick Andrews and Michal Herzenstein have found that peer-to-peer lending--the practice of one individual staking another to a cyberloan--is gaining momentum and perhaps even changing the way traditional financial institutions conduct their business.

UD custodian graduates after 7 years as part-time student
Jennifer Conner graduated May 31 with a bachelor's degree in English and a minor in Japanese, after taking classes part-time for seven years, year-round.

John Bishop honored with two national awards
Both awards recognize Bishop's contributions during his 31-year tenure as director of UD's Center for Counseling and Student Development.

Senior Wesley Case honored with Column of the Year award
Wesley Case, an English major and editor-in-chief for 'The Review,' has won the National Association of Collegiate Columnists prestigious Column of the Year Award.

Biologists are from Mars, chemists are from Venus?
UD study explores how scientists from different fields work together.

PTTP alum Ty Jones' play 'Emancipation' on stage in New York
Ty Jones, a graduate of UD's Professional Theatre Training Program, says he hopes his new play about the residual effects of slavery fosters a civil debate about the issue.

Cross-college effort helps students get problem-solving experience
Last semester, students and faculty from two different classes in two different colleges teamed up on a project that involved working with corporate executives to solve real-world hospitality industry problems.

Prof named Principal Horn with leading orchestras
Has horn, will travel and is going places in the world of music describes John David Smith, UD assistant professor of music and horn player.

UD researchers study effects of soccer heading
Researcher addresses concerns about safety issues and the possible negative long-term effects associated with striking the ball with one's head.

Guerrilla warfare tactics predate civilization, says UD historian
Insurgency and counterinsurgency are as old as recorded history, according to UD military historian Ray Callahan.

Autism expert highlights progress in neuroimaging research
Neuropsychologist and UD alum Robert Schultz says current neuroimaging techniques are making it possible for researchers to learn more about the areas of the brain that govern the behavior of individuals with autism.

Film program prof shares his Halloween horror film picks
Harris Ross names three films from 'that disreputable genre' to savor, plus his nominee for worst horror film of all time.

Taking the pulse of the planet
Earth Science Week, Oct. 14-20,aims to encourage understanding and stewardship.

UD students, faculty monitor glaciers for long-haul study
Geographer Michael O'Neal and his students spent two weeks in August studying glaciers in the Cascade Mountain Range.

PTTP alums garner rave reviews in 'Cyrano'
Seven graduates of UD's Professional Theatre Training Program have won plaudits from theatre critics in Milwaukee for their performances in 'Cyrano De Bergerac.'

Blue & Gold Club gets pick of the UD garden
Each week the dining club gets campus-grown, just-picked vegetables raised by grad students on UD's Newark farm.

Delawareans willing to pay a premium for wind energy
Continued survey analysis shows support among residents for offshore wind power.

UD Marching Band tunes up for fall season
With music ranging from classical to classic rock, Fightin' Blue Hen football fans will find their toes tapping during halftime performances by the 300-plus member UD Marching Band this fall.

Flowers are put to the test in UD Botanic Gardens
Visit the UD Botanic Gardens new color trials garden and you'll get a sneak peek at next year's award-winning blooms.

Portraits of the artist as a young (and older) man
Norman Sasowsky, professor emeritus of art, has complied a series of self-portraits spanning several decades and posted them in video format on YouTube.

Summer projects take art conservation grad students to 4 continents
Twenty students in the Winterthur/University of Delaware Master's Degree Program in art conservation spent 8-10 weeks each this summer on work projects at locations spanning the globe.

UD summer camp cultivates future landscape designers
A weekend camp with a focus on landscape design was offered earlier this month by UD's Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.

UD's McNair Program celebrates first alum to receive doctorate
Since it began in 2000, scholars participating in UD's Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program have been 100 percent successful in being admitted to grad school.

Library's Delaware Collection spans 2 centuries of First State politics
The Special Collections Department is involved in preserving and making available for educational and research purposes materials that document the work of Congress.

Longwood Fellow focuses on Russian-U.S. collaboration
Abby Hird has taken a love for horticulture and for all things Russian and created a master's thesis project that has made an impression on the international horticultural community.

Undergrads learn photo conservation techniques at UD summer institute
Undergraduates from UD and four other schools got hands-on experience in photo conservation in June during an Art Conservation Summer Institute in Old College

Marine scientist's projects are poles apart
David Kirchman is a veteran of scientific research cruises in the freezing waters of both the Arctic and the Antarctic.

Cheerleader pair takes national partner stunt title
UD cheerleaders Amanda Cassarino and Greg Gilbert are national champions, having won the 2007 United Cheerleading Association coed partner stunt competition held at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla.

Public Safety unit provides support for victims of crime
Two officers are specifically trained to help victims of crime by providing assistance through counseling, support services and referrals.

Alum helps win 2 national rowing titles
Alison Conway, a former member of UD's women's rowing team, recently helped the Austin (Texas) Rowing Club capture two national rowing titles.

Service learning spreads to every undergrad college
Service-learning courses combine academic study with community service.

Counseling center has served campus for 60 years
UD's Center for Counseling and Student Development has helped generations of students with their personal, career and educational concerns since its beginnings in 1946.

2 engineering students pursue 'the sweet science' of boxing
When freshman Tom Craig and doctoral candidate Erich Weigert want to unwind they hit a punching bag instead of their books.

Blue Hen Investment Club meets Warren Buffett
28 UD students went to Omaha recently to confer with the second-richest man in the world.

Skating team takes third in nationals
UD's synchronized skating team won the bronze medal at the 2006 U.S. Synchronized Team Skating Championship recently in Michigan.

UD organist awarded grant to record CD

Babies form concepts early, UD researcher finds
Babies as young as 6 months can recognize similarities among objects and mentally categorize them, according to Paul Quinn, professor of psychology at UD.

Prof leads efforts to save cultural heritage
Debra Hess Norris, chairperson of UD's art conservation department, is spearheading an effort to preserve the nation's cultural objects.

Alum makes Hollywood directorial debut
Even before it opened Dec. 16, The Producers, directed by Susan Stroman '76AS, was in the running for some of filmdom's top awards.

Art prof featured on DVD about tempera painting
"Breaking Eggs: Making Paint," a new DVD about egg-tempera painting, features UD Prof. Hilton Brown, a specialist in the history of materials and the techniques of Western art.

APA honors Prof. James Jones
James Jones, professor of psychology and director of UD's Black American Studies Program, has been honored by the American Psychological Association for his work on behalf of its Minority Fellowship Program.

New preservation studies Ph.D. attracts international attention
UD's new doctoral interdisciplinary Preservation Studies Program is receiving worldwide attention, according to Joyce Hill Stoner, director of the program and professor of art conservation.

Electronic quizzes vivify 8 a.m. chem classes
When your goal is to get 720 college freshmen doing mental gymnastics at 8 a.m., it helps to have a gimmick. Marrying general chemistry and 'Who Wants to be an Millionaire' is working for Prof. James Wingrave.

Student police aides help secure campus environment
UD's student police aides help keep the campus safe by patrolling and providing escort services through the night and into the early morning hours.

McNair scholars bake pies for those in need
UD's Ronald E. McNair Scholars and University Undergraduate Scholars join forces to make 120 Thanksgiving pies for folks who can't afford to buy them at their first 'Pie-Palooza.'

Senior shares story about why she gives blood
Meghan McGovern says she overcame her fear of needles because a friend survived an accident after receiving 38 units of blood.

'Singing Trooper' to perform at UD game
Daniel M. Clark, a former UD student now best known as Massachusetts' "Singing Trooper," will be the featured performer at Saturday's football game between the Fightin' Blue Hens and the University of Massachusetts in Delaware Stadium.

PT patient bikes to the bay
Because of UD's physical therapy clinic and his own determination to recover, Peter Stiles is making a remarkable comeback from a severe injuries caused by a car crash.

Caring Partners helps family caregivers
Head, heart and hands are represented in the logo of Caring Partners, reflecting the support and services family caregivers provide to those who are chronically ill or disabled.

2 students compete in Junior Olympics equestrian event
Sophomores Alex Felsenstein and Carly Rodgers placed fourth last summer in the Eventing discipline of the North American Young Riders' Championships, the official USA Junior Olympics-Equestrian event.

UD computer scientist on robot-race team
Prof. Christopher Rasmussen is a member of one of 23 teams competing for a $2 million prize for the first driverless vehicle to finish a grueling desert robot race in Nevada.

UD freshman wins national recognition for community service
Greg Sweeney, a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences, has won two prestigious national awards for community service for founding the first scout pack on the East Coast exclusively for homeless boys.

Pathways program streamlines MBA admissions
UD's Pathways program allows working professionals to enroll in a few MBA courses before starting the process for regular admission.

Prof named state climatologist
UD's David R. Legates, an alumnus and associate professor of geography, is the new Delaware state climatologist.

Yo-yo champion has the world on a string
Successes in regional, national and world competitions have led to a corporate sponsorship for yo-yo wizard Justin Weber, a freshman at UD.

Employee wins Senior Olympics silver medal
Ray Bias, a computer operator at UD, has enjoyed an enviable career as an amateur athlete. Recently, Bias added another honor to his list of achievements when he received a silver medal in the U.S. Senior Olympics.

Conflicting values cloud wind power debate
UD researchers have found that deeply held values and beliefs, plus some misperceptions, are fueling heated debates in coastal states grappling with the pros and cons building windmills in the sea.

Psychologist looks back on 36 years of counseling students
Richard Sharf, senior psychologist at UD, has had an impact on hundreds of students and trainees, and he has seen many changes in students and the issues troubling them.

Planning for death is essential, UD prof says
According to Madeline Lambrecht, professor of nursing at UD, it's never too early to draw up living wills and advance directives.

Painting professor's work showcased in new book
Three experimental paintings by Robert Straight, UD professor of fine arts and visual communications, are prominently displayed in the 2005 Mid-Atlantic edition of 'New American Paintings.'

UD retiree inducted into sports hall of fame
Ronald "Ronnie" M. Robinson, recently retired UD employee and formerly one of Delaware's premiere high school pitchers, is being inducted into the Delaware Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame.

4-H Afterschool kids learn by doing
Hands-on learning opportunities are available in many areas, such as aerospace engineering, horticulture, computers, performing arts, karate, public speaking, sewing, environmental sciences, journalism, cooking and photography.

S.O.S. gives assault victims somewhere to turn
A volunteer student organization serving survivors of assault for more than 30 years, S.O.S. is dedicated to educating the UD community about unwanted physical contact and its ramifications.

National award boosts freshman's interest in photography
Freshman Nathan Wells is an award-winning photographer, thanks to a digital camera that his aunt and uncle gave him.

Master's thesis sparks Katharine Hepburn Film Retrospective
Research by Bonnie Moxey Maxwell, a student in UD's Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program, will be the centerpiece for a film retrospective slated for Feb. 11-13 in Rehoboth Beach.

Leading soil scientist draws topnotch grad students
Prof. Don Sparks, president of the International Union of Soil Science, is a world-recognized expert on the ways metals and pollutants react with soils. His approach to cutting-edge research engenders camaraderie.

Super Bowl TV ad sales brisk, UD expert says
Despite a record high $2.4 million per 30-second TV spot, sales of commercial airtime are brisk for Super Bowl XXXIX, according to John Antil, associate professor of business administration at UD.

Biologist also baseball stat hound
Prof. David W. Smith's avocation to document Major League Baseball game box scores has earned him the sobriquet "the Sultan of Stats."

Printmaker's works, leadership win recognition
Prof. Rosemary Lane, who plans to retire from UD's Department of Fine Arts and Visual Communications at the end of the spring semester after a sabbatical, is finishing up her last year at UD with a flourish.

Mock trial teams take top honors
Two UD student teams were among the top five finishers in the national Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Conference, Mock Trial and Law Expo.

Two honored for public service
Jerome Lewis, director of UD's Institute for Public Administration, and Joy Sparks, state 4-H coordinator for Cooperative Extension at UD, log countless miles traveling throughout the state. Both have been cited for their exceptional public service efforts.

UD staff, alums score in Senior Olympics
The individual and team success of UD alumni and current and former employees at the Delaware Senior Olympics proves that the Blue Hen competitive spirit continues to thrive long after commencement and retirement.

Marine Studies students win EPA fellowships
Two UD grad students have won highly competitive EPA fellowships to support their research in marine biology-biochemistry.

UD to test treatment for social anxiety
Prof. Robert Simons has arranged for UD's research psychology clinic to be one of the first to test a new treatment for those suffering from a sometimes debilitating disorder.

Four decades of service to UD
With more than 40 years of service, Stuart J. Sharkey, who is retiring this month, has a broad perspective on how UD has been transformed from a small regional school to the respected, forward-looking, research university that it is today.

UD establishes Office of Service Learning
New office links knowing to action by encouraging faculty and students to combine academic study with service.

UD scientist has a green thumb and office to prove it
It's a jungle out there. That's what William Schenck's colleagues are saying about the lobby-turned-rainforest in the Delaware Geological Survey Building.

Maxfield Parrish panels return to Delaware for TLC
Three murals by famed artist Maxfield Parrish are now being restored at Winterthur by teams of students in UD's Department of Art Conservation.

Grad student is youngest ever City Council member
Kevin Vonck, the first student to serve on the Newark City Council, calls for more community involvement by UD students.

UD professor examines spatial deficits in Williams syndrome children
To gain insight into how the brain is organized, psychologist James Hoffman is studying children with Williams syndrome. They often display a striking mix of disabilities and exceptional skills.

Fellows celebrate UD-Hagley Program's 50th year
Some of the nation's best-known authorities in the history of industrialization and technology gathered recently to mark the 50th anniversary of a key experience they have in common, the University of Delaware-Hagley Program.

Symposium examines legacy of Brown decision
Understanding the history of discrimination and segregation is crucial to understanding today's social and education issues, according to Leland Ware, Louis L. Redding Chair for the Study of Law and Public Policy.

Top Russian grad student at UD for permafrost research
A talented Russian graduate student is continuing his work in permafrost science in the University of Delaware's Department of Geography after winning a Russian Federation Presidential Scholarship to study abroad.

Retrospective exhibit highlights 40 years of painting
Varied exhibition includes works from four decades of UD prof Larry Holmes' artistic career.

Grad students research historic Chester County structures
UD's Center for Historic Architecture and Design is working to document 30 houses that are 150 years old or older.

Art conservation program garners major grants
UD's internationally renowned art conservation program has been awarded nearly $1.7 million in new grants to support faculty and students.

NSF awards UD plant genetics researcher $4.2 million grant
The National Science Foundation has awarded Blake Meyers $4.2 million for genetic studies of rice, a plant that feeds more than half of the world's population.

Grad students help MS patients assess status
UD's MS assessment clinic helps those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis gauge the disease's progress and counteract some of its symptoms.

Super ads for Super Bowl XXXVIII?
UD prof says entertainment value is essential for a successful ad.

Getting a grip on art
The University Gallery's collection provides key resources for UD's African Studies Program.

UD conservator honored with lifetime achievement award
Prof. Joyce Hill Stoner recently was recognized for "distinguished achievement in the conservation of cultural property."

Popping the question
Two UD grad students who meet regularly for lunch on The Green became engaged there recently.

Girls just wanna be thin
UD Prof Michael Peterson's research indicates misperceptions of body image are common among adolescent girls

Number of West Nile-infected birds surges in Delaware
The number of animals infected with West Nile Virus in Delaware is still small, but the number of infected birds grew geometrically during the first two weeks of August, according to UD mosquito expert Jack Gingrich.

Squizzy squirrel stars in children's book
Retired UD graphic artist Jeannie Jackson has illustrated a colorful new picture book written by former UD journalism professor Chuck Stone.

UD prof named to Kurzweil Educational System's advisory board
Charles MacArthur, professor of education, will advise Kurzweil on design of assistive technologies for reading and writing.

Director of UD's new Early Learning Center plans for four dimensions of care
Director Karen L. Rucker says her goal is to make ELC a model child-care center.

UD professor named Spencer Fellowship recipient
Mary Ann Huntley is one of 36 in the nation to be recognized for examining important research questions about education.

PTTP grad wins Obie Award
Actor Ty Jones, AS '92, '95 M, won Off-Broadway's highest award May 19 for his performance in "The Blacks: A Clown Show."

Professor's contributions recognized at State Department reception
Wayne Craven, H.F. du Pont Professor Emeritus of Art History, has been honored for his contributions to the refurbishing of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms of the U.S. Department of State.

Study assays sources of international math gap
UD education researcher James Hiebert says American students spend too much time on mechanics of problem-solving.

'Got 5?' project aims to improve children's eating habits
"Nutrition for Kids" curriculum encourages second graders to eat five fruits and vegetables a day through interactive strategies, including food tasting.

UD education researchers to study America's math gap
Research on students who have trouble with mathematics underwritten by major federal grant.

Aimee Miller, first Spelman grad to pursue MFA at UD under new agreement
An historic agreement between UD and Spelman College creates educational opportunities for students and faculty at both institutions through the University's Paul R. Jones Collection of African-American Art.

UD's Center for Disability Studies recognized for innovative approach to assessment
The new approach to evaluating the abilities of students with disabilities has been adopted throughout Delaware.

UD Marching Band featured at national high school band championship
One of only two college bands to perform at the prestigious event, UD's Marching Band strutted its stuff before 35,000 band members, fans and professionals.

Federal grant funds evaluation of foster parent training programs developed by UD professor
Psychology professor Mary Dozier has developed training programs for foster parents of infants to help provide safe and secure homes.

Photography MFA program wins national recognition for founder John Weiss, professor of art
UD's master of fine arts degree in photography program is the first ever to receive the Photo Review Award for outstanding service.

UD professor Juliet Dee examines issues of free speech rights, media accountability
"Heavy Metal, School Shootings and Natural Born Killers: Media Liability and the First Amendment"

UD professor, violin virtuoso Xiang Gao performs with Delaware Symphony Nov. 14-17
Gao, who has won accolades from reviewers around the world, will play Brahms' "Violin Concerto in D Major."

UD student studies implications of urbanization in Barrow, Alaska
Student researcher measures effects of human activity on Arctic permafrost.

Custom Halloween costumes on display at Alison Hall
Fashion design faculty have crafted classic costumes suited for children and adults

UD research team leads 41,000 students on 'Mission to the Abyss'
Students at more than 500 schools are participating in Extreme 2002- a "virtual field trip" deep into the Pacific Ocean.

UD professor helped structure survey that finds U.S. Jewish population declining
Despite demographic changes, the survey found there is still a solid core of Jews who are maintaining ethnic, cultural and ritual norms.

UD professor and students travel to Havana to mark 40th anniversary of Cuban Missile Crisis
Forty years after the world stood on the brink of nuclear holocaust during the Cuban Missile Crisis, a UD professor and two students are visiting Havana for a conference on the crisis hosted by Cuban President Fidel Castro.

Remembering 9/11
UD faculty, staff and students recall when they first heard about the 9/11 terrorist attacks

NASA balloon sets world record lifting UD experiments
UD researchers send instruments 30 miles high

A fine and private place
Madeline Lambrecht's office hosts a fascinating collection of cultural artifacts

'Beyond Oscar Wilde'
The University Gallery will present an exhibition on "Beyond Oscar Wilde: Portraits of Late Victorian Writers and Artists from the Mark Samuels Lasner Collection," opening Sept. 5 and running through Nov. 10.

Double life as E.I. du Pont
Scott Mason, associate director of UD's student centers, is leading a double life as E.I. du Pont. Mason began portraying the DuPont Co. founder as part of the company's 200th anniversary celebration.

Alum leads double life
Scott Mason, associate director of UD's student centers, is leading a double life as E.I. du Pont. Mason began portraying the DuPont Co. founder as part of the company's 200th anniversary celebration.

McNair Scholars visit Atlanta
A group of students and administrators from UD's McNair Program recently visited Atlanta where they checked out graduate schools and met with one of the country's leading collectors of African-American art.

The stamp of approval
The University Gallery Collection and the Paul R. Jones Collection include works by 11 renowned artists selected for the new U.S. Postal Service 37-cent stamp issue, "Masters of American Photography."

Runaway on the runway
University of Delaware fashion designers have been recognized for their creativity by the International Textile and Apparel Association.

Technology

Rapid response and AED saved prof's life
Fast response by two grad students and a professor, the quick CPR performed by two medical professionals from Christiana Care who happened to be nearby and the ready accessibility of an automated external defibrillator device saved Vicki Cassman's life.

New microscope peers into secret lives of cells
The device, known as the LSM 510 DUO, uses a laser beam to observe a single focal point at a time on its subject--acquiring over a quarter-million pixels in a 1-second scan.

'Groundbreaking' approach helps find river's mercury source
Two UD researchers are using laser technology in a new way to help reduce mercury pollution in Virginia's South River.

UD-based weather monitoring system marks milestone
Nearly four years after its installation by UD geographers, the Delaware Environmental Observing System (DEOS) is set to record its 100,000,000th observation.

UD profs use latest technologies as teaching tools
Emerging technologies such as clickers, educational gaming and the ultimate classroom are being deployed at UD to enhance learning.

UD researcher's device monitors airborne nanoparticles
Prof. Murray V. Johnston III has developed a nanoaerosol mass spectrometer that can characterize human exposure to nanoparticles in the air.

Student group builds racecar
UD's chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers is preparing a formula-style racecar to compete in an international competition.

New skate designed to reduce injuries
Researchers at the University of Delaware have redesigned the traditional figure skate, with the goal of reducing the joint injuries that plague many competitive skaters.

Solar energy pioneer opens museum
Tucked away in the quiet town of Kennett Square, Pa., lies the solar-powered home of Karl B?er, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Physics and Solar Energy. Recently, he transformed his garage into a museum of solar energy.

UD chicken feather, soy composites win top recognition
The innovative composite materials have many possible uses, ranging from construction materials and auto parts to computer microchips.

Samson 2 computer
The Bartol Research Institute has announced the installation of a second supercluster computer, Samson 2, which will facilitate the complex calculations required for scientists working in astrophysics and other areas of research at UD.

Traditions