STUDENT AWARD-WINNER

Thao Anh Bui, who graduated from UD with a degree in chemistry education in 1997, will receive another UD degree this spring in apparel design. At the ITAA conference, her suit design, "Black on Blanc," created and produced in her apparel design by flat pattern class, taught by Mary Jo Kallal, professor of consumer studies, combined natural-colored linen fabric with contrasting black vinyl trim and casings. The design was a finalist in the highly selective ITAA competition for students, with more than 100 designs submitted from all over the country.

Bui, who is using her scientific background to tutor in science and math while attending the University, has been sewing since she was 10 years old. Born in Vietnam, Bui came to this country when she was 2 years old. A graduate of Brandywine High School, she is the daughter of Liem and Hue Bui of Wilmington.

Photo by Kathy Flickinger