UpDate - Vol. 11, No. 11, Page 4
November 14, 1991
Bulletin board

Urban agents move
     The Urban Agent Division of the College of Urban Affairs and
Public Policy has two new homes.
     The division is now based in Graham Hall on Academy Street. In
addition, the division has offices and meeting facilities in the
Wilcastle Center, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave., on the University's
Wilmington campus.
     Established in 1972, the Urban Agent Division seeks to improve
the quality of life for socially or economically disadvantaged
persons and communities in Delaware and in the region.
     The division provides training and technical assistance to
non-profit and government agencies in the areas of community
development and housing, economic development, neighborhood
planning, the design, implementation and evaluation of social
service programs and non-profit agency management.
     For more information, call the division at 451-6780.

Coverage for children
     Some employees may be thinking now about medical coverage for
their dependent children who are reaching age 21.. Two commonly
asked question are, "How long will my child continue on my health
insurance?" and "What about dental coverage?"
     Under Blue Cross/Blue Shield's Basic, Basic Plus,
Comprehensive, Total Health Plus, HMO and HMO Copay plans, coverage
ends Dec. 31 of the year the dependent child reaches age 21. There
is no extension for full-time students.
     Principal Health Care coverage also stops on Dec. 31 following
the dependent child's 21st birthday. However, Principal will
continue coverage for full-time students until the end of the month
in which the dependent child reaches age 24.
     Metropolitan Life will continue dental coverage until the end
of the month in which the dependent child reaches age 19. For a
full-time student and a dependent (according to Internal Revenue
Service regulations), dental coverage will continue until the end
of the month in which the child reaches age 23.
     Alternative coverages are available for dependent children who
"age-out" of their parent's coverage.
     For more information, call Benefits at 451-8129.

Hall closings
     University residence halls will close Friday, Dec. 20, at 10
p.m., unless a student has a final examination that night. In such
a case, the student must contact the hall director and request that
an exception be made allowing him or her to remain in the
University residence hall until 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 21.
     Residence halls will re-open at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 5, for
those students enrolled in Winter Session.

Hospitality meeting
     The International Hospitality Group for women will meet at St.
Thomas Episcopal Church on South College Avenue from 10 a.m.-noon,
Thursday, Nov. 21.
     The theme is "We Will Together Prepare a Thanksgiving Dinner."
Free babysitting, sponsored by the University Women's Club, will be
available.
     For information, call 368-9380 or 368-4942.

Cancellation notice
     Students currently living on campus who will be away in the
spring semester must cancel, in writing, before Dec. 20, their
Residence Hall Agreement in order to avoid being billed $100 for
late cancellation. Faculty who are sponsoring a study trip should
encourage students to file cancellation forms.

College Bowl
     The Perkins Student Center and the Honors Center are
sponsoring the annual College Bowl Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 7,
in the Perkins Student Center.
     Teams must register by filling out the appropriate forms in
Room 111, Perkins Student Center, or the Honors Center, 180 South
College Ave.
     For information, call 451-2633 or 4351-2734.

2-on-2 volleyball
     The Sigma Chi Lambda fraternity will hold its third "2-on-2
Volleyball Tournament" fundraiser on Nov. 16-17.
     Proceeds will benefit Valerie Yearicks, a 9-year-old New
Castle County resident who suffers from cystic fibrosis.
     Applications are available at the Perkins Student Center and
various Newark area sporting goods stores.
     Entry fees are $25 per team (by Nov. 15) or $30 per team (day
of the event).
     For information, call Jon Lieberman at 738-1126.

Legal briefings
     The Office of Labor Relations will present a legal briefing
for administrators, managers and supervisors regarding the Civil
Rights Law, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Delaware Right
of Public Employees to Organize Act.
     The briefing will take place from 8:45-10:30 a.m, Thursday,
Dec. 12, in the Collins Room of the Perkins Student Center.
     For information, call 451-2414.

Membership miles
     American Express has recently announced a Membership Miles
program that gives University Corporate Cardholders the opportunity
to enroll and earn one mile for each dollar spent on the card.
     The cost of the program to the cardholder is $50 per year, and
will be the responsibility of the cardholder.
     Membership Miles may be redeemed in three different ways,
provided at least $5,000 each year is spent:
       * For frequent flyer miles in the program of six airlines:
         Delta, Continental, Northwest, Southwest, MGM Grand Air
         and Midway;
       * For hotel and cruise packages; and
       * For unique experiences with noted celebrities.
     If an individual has a personal American Express card in
addition to the University Corporate Card and has enrolled in the
Membership Miles program through the personal card, expenditures on
the Corporate Card may be combined with the personal card, at no
additional fee.
     For information, contact American Express at 1-800-521-0220.

Of special interest
     The Office of Housing and Residence Life is accepting
proposals for new special-interest housing communities in residence
halls for students arriving in fall 1992.
     Information sessions are open to interested faculty members
and students. They will be held in the Ray Street C lounge from
7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, and 4:30-6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21.
     Special-interest communities are formed around a common
academic, social or cultural interest and are housed in the Ray
Street residence halls. Some of the current communities include
such diverse interests as French, Spanish, German, music,
education, technology, Hebrew, nursing, farming and honors.
     Proposals require information on the new community's purpose
and goals, a list of eight interested students and specific faculty
support.
     Proposals may be submitted by faculty members or students. The
deadline is 5 p.m., Dec. 13.
     Application forms and additional information are available
from Barbara Rexwinkel at 451-2952.