UpDate - Vol. 12, No. 10, Page 8
November 5, 1992
Parents sample campus life and preview new center

     Parents of University students will have a chance to sample
campus life and check out the new Bob Carpenter Center this weekend as
the University holds Parents Day on Saturday, Nov. 7. Lectures,
entertainment, exhibitions and sporting events will be part of the
full day of activities.
     Registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the Carpenter Center, where
guests will be welcomed by members of the Parents Association Board,
deans, administrators and student life personnel. Remarks by
University President David P. Roselle at 10 a.m. will be followed by a
pre-game performance by the University of Delaware Marching Band,
University cheerleaders and the Precision Dance Team.
     From 10-11:30 a.m., parents will have the choice of attending
several different events, such as an informal discussion on student
life at the University, an overview of the current employment market
and what this may mean for students at the University, a demonstration
of cheese making and a presentation about graduate study at the
University and opportunities for graduate and professional study at
other institutions.
     A pre-football game luncheon is planned from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at the Delaware Field House.
     The University's Fightin' Blue Hens will take on the University
of Connecticut at 1 p.m. in Delaware Stadium.
     For those who are not football fans, the annual Department of Art
faculty exhibition will be on view from noon-5 p.m. in the University
Gallery in Old College. From 1:30-  4 p.m., a guided tour of the
University's permanent collection of minerals, gems, carved stones and
rare specimens will be held in Penny Hall.
     The Center for Black Culture will hold an open house from 4-7
p.m.. The center is located at 192 South College Ave. Included will be
a presentation on campus black organizations.
     A hot buffet dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. in the Perkins
Student Center.
     At 7:30 p.m., a Song Fest in Newark Hall will bring together all
the U.D. vocal ensembles for presentation of their most delightful
selections. Featured will be the Gospel Ensemble, the Golden Blues,
the Deltones, the D Sharps and the Hen Harmonics. Tickets may be
purchased at the Department of Music until Nov. 5. Seating is
limited.
     For ticket information, call 831-2257. For general Parents Day
information, call 831-2707.
     For Song Fest inquiries, call 831-2577.