University of Delaware Office of Public Relations The Messenger Vol. 6, No. 1/1996 Managing Editor Cornelia Weil Assistant Managing Editor Beth Thomas Art Director Lane McLaughlin Design Associate Kathlene Wheatley Design Supervisor Monroe Givens Copy Editors John Brennan Marianna Preston Executive Editor Mary Hempel Coordinator of Photographic Services Karen Pyle Photographers Jack Buxbaum Robert Cohen Illustrators Barbara Broge Keith Heckert Advertising Coordinator Edward Stoner The University of Delaware community values both personal and academic freedom. All members of the campus community have the personal responsibility to promote an atmosphere of civility in which the free exchange of ideas and opinions can flourish. We do so by learning from individual and collective differences and respecting every human being. The University of Delaware Messenger (USPS 010-743) is published quarterly by the University of Delaware Office of Public Relations, in cooperation with the Office of Alumni and University Relations. Inquiries should be addressed to Cornelia Weil, Managing Editor, University of Delaware Office of Public Relations, 150 South College Ave., New Castle County, Newark, DE 19716-7201, telephone (302) 831-2791, fax (302) 831-1440, e-mail to TheMessenger@mvs.udel.edu. For information on advertising policies and rates, please call Edward Stoner at (302) 831-2791. Periodical postage paid at Newark, DE 19711 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Messenger, 150 South College Ave., Newark, DE 19716-7201. The University of Delaware is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran or handicapped status, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes. Inquiries concerning Section 504 and ADA compliance and information regarding campus accessibility and/or accommodations should be referred to the Office of the ADA coordinator. Inquiries regarding Title IX and Title VI should be referred to the Office of the Director of Affirmative Action. Both offices are located at 305 Hullihen Hall. The phone number is (302) 831-2835; TDD (302) 831-4552. Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation The University of Delaware Messenger (USPS 01-0743) is published quarterly by the Office of Public Relations, University of Delaware, 150 South College Avenue, New Castle County, Newark, DE 19716-7201. Publisher and executive editor: Mary Hempel, Director, Office of Public Relations; managing editor: Cornelia Weil, Office of Public Relations; owner: University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. Extent/Nature Average no. copies Actual no. copies of Circulation each issue during of single issue preceding 12 months vol. 5, no. 4 Total number copies 85,000 86,000 Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales 0 0 Paid or requested mail subscriptions 82,596 82,600 Total paid and/or requested circulation 82,596 82,600 Free distribution by mail 200 200 Free distribution outside the mail 2,000 2,620 Total free distribution 2,200 2,820 Total distribution 84,796 85,420 Copies not distributed 204 580 Total 85,000 86,000 Percent paid/requested circulation 97% 96%