UpDate - Vol. 13, No. 12, Page 4
November 18, 1993
Up and coming
N. African novelist to give reading
The noted North African writer Mustapha Tlili, whose novels have won
international acclaim, will give a reading at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30, in
Room 108 of Memorial Hall.
Lion Mountain, Tlili's most recent novel set in his native Tunisia,
was short listed for France's prestigious Prix Femina. Translated into
English, it was published by Little, Brown in the United States.
African-American novelist Gloria Naylor said of Lion Mountain: "This
novel is so beautifully written that it becomes poetry. And the poetry is
so infused with love that it becomes a song." Barbara Seaman said of it:
"You will never forget this story of a stubborn old woman, a one-legged
Nubian and a mountain. Tlili, who is much admired in France, makes a
brilliant American debut. Lion Mountain is universal and timeless, a story
for the ages."
With the renowned French literary critic Jacques Derrida, Tlili
co-edited the anthology For Nelson Mandela in 1987. His three earlier
novels were published by Gallimard in France. Tlili now makes his home in
New York City.
Sponsored by the departments of English and Foreign Languages and
Literatures, the reading is free and open to the public. For information,
contact Susan Ruel, assistant professor of English, at 831-3658.
Poetry and film showing Dec. 1
"Gerard Malanga and Andy Warhol: Poetry and Film," a screening and
poetry reading, will be presented at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Room 100
of Kirkbride Hall.
Long identified with Andy Warhol as his closest associate during the
artist's most creative period, poet/photographer/filmmaker Gerard Malanga
will present Vision (1967-70), a double screen film collaboration by
Malanga and Warhol, followed by Malanga's April Diary (1970), after which
he will give a reading of his poetry.
After the reading, a reception will be held in the University Gallery
in Old College.
Malanga was founding editor, with Warhol, of Interview magazine and
according to The New York Times, "Andy Warhol's most important associate."
In 1983, Malanga and Victor Bockris co-authored Uptight: The Velvet
Underground Story, which has been acclaimed as the authoritative text on
the seminal rock group and has been translated into German, Japanese,
Spanish and Czech. His most recent book of erotic poems and photographs is
entitled Three Diamonds and is published by Black Sparrow Press.
In 1989, Malanga was the Guardian lecturer for the British Film
Institute in London. A resident of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts,
he is a fellow at the Simon's Rock of Bard College and a member of the
Society of American Archivists.
Presented in conjunction with the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
(MALS) Program course "Artists of the Warhol Factory," the free public
event is sponsored by the departments of Art and Art History, the Committee
on Cultural Activities and Public Events, the MALS Program, the Perkins
Student Center and the University Gallery. Viewer discretion is advised.
For further information, call the MALS Program at 831-6075.
'The Energizer' speaks Nov. 30
Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant, psychologist, sex counselor, educator and
lecturer known as "The Energizer," will speak at the University at 7 p.m.,
Tuesday, Nov. 30, in the Rodney Room of the Perkins Student Center.
Her free public lecture, "The Black Family: How It Survived and Where
Do We Go From Here," is part of the University's continuing series on "The
Black Family: A Priceless Resource."
Grant holds a bachelor's and two master's degrees, a doctorate in
theology and a second doctorate in education.
Her talk concludes the lecture part of the black family series, which
ends on Friday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. with the African Formal Ball to be held
at the Holiday Inn in Wilmington.
Both the lecture and the ball are sponsored by the Cultural
Programming Advisory Board, the Center for Black Culture, the Office of
Affirmative Action and Multicultural Programs and the Black American
Studies Program.
For information, call the Center for Black Culture at 831-2991.
Banking trends topic of lecture
"New Trends in Banking," a talk by William M. Issac, former chairman
of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), will be presented as the
third annual Hutchinson Lecture, at 7:30 p.m, Monday, Nov. 29, in Room 115
of Purnell Hall.
Isaac is managing director and chief executive officer of The Secura
Group and is a senior partner in the law firm of Arnold & Porter, Secura's
limited partner. Before founding Secura in 1986, Isaac served for nearly
eight years as a member of the board of directors of the FDIC and was
chairman from 1981-1985. He is a frequent speaker, has appeared as a guest
financial commentator on the Financial News Network and writes a regular
column for the American Banker.
The presentation is sponsored by the Financial Institutions Research
and Education Center and the Department of Economics in the College of
Business and Economics.
'Evening' Dec. 2 in Clayton Hall
"An Evening with the University of Delaware," an information program
for high school students and their parents, will be presented at 7 p.m.,
Thursday, Dec. 2, in Clayton Hall.
Sponsored by the Office of Admissions, the program will feature talks
by University President David P. Roselle and Bruce Walker, associate
provost of admissions and student financial aid.
University students will be on hand to discuss their college
experiences and how they made the decision to attend the University.
Information sessions will be conducted by faculty and staff from the
colleges of Agricultural Sciences, Arts and Science, Business and
Economics, Education, Engineering, Human Resources, Nursing, and Physical
Education, Athletics and Recreation, as well as the Delaware
Tech/University Parallel Program, the School of Life and Health Sciences,
the University Honors Program and the offices of Housing and Residence
Life, and Scholarships and Student Financial Aid.
For further information, call 831-8125.
PTTP to present Shakespeare plays
The University's Professional Theatre Training Program will present
two Shakespearean favorites, Romeo and Juliet and As You Like It in
rotating repertory from Dec. 3-11. All performances will take place in
Hartshorn Theatre.
A beautiful love story filled with passion and tragic mortality, Romeo
and Juliet has become synonymous with the word "love." The poetic tale of
star-crossed lovers, feuding families, comical bawdiness and street brawls
is one of the world's best-loved plays.
As You Like It, set in the forest of Arden, is a charming, romantic
comedy combining the worlds of dream and reality. Full of sparkling
repartee and delightful characters, the enchanting romp follows Rosalind,
disguised as a boy, as she offers to cure Orlando's lovesick pining for his
absent sweetheart.
As You Like It opens on Friday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. and will be
repeated at the same time on Sunday, Dec. 5; Tuesday, Dec. 7; Thursday,
Dec. 9; and Saturday, Dec. 11.
Romeo and Juliet can be seen at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4;
Wednesday, Dec. 8; and Friday, Dec. 10; and at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec.
5, and Saturday, Dec. 11.
Ticket prices for Friday and Saturday evenings are $12 for the general
public, $10 for University faculty, staff and senior citizens and $8 for
full-time University students. Weeknight tickets cost $11 for the general
public, $9 for University faculty, staff and senior citizens and $5 for
full-time University students. Cost for matinees and Sunday evening
performances are $9 for the general public, $7 for University faculty,
staff and senior citizens and $4 for full-time University students.
For information, call the Hartshorn Theatre box office at 831-2204.
Panel to discuss care of elders
The University's Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, in cooperation
with the state of Delaware Division of Aging and the Newark Senior Center
Inc., will present a panel discussion on "Care Givers of Older Family
Members" from 12:10-1:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23, in the Kirkwood Room of
the Perkins Student Center.
Members of the panel will discuss concerns surrounding support
networks and services for older family members, financial and legal issues,
typical illnesses of the elderly and other major concerns.
Family care giving for older family members has received increased
attention from policy makers and gerontology practitioners. Contrary to
popular belief, families are not abandoning their older members. Most
elderly have regular interaction with their adult children several times a
week through in-family visits, telephone contact and written
correspondence.
It is, however, difficult for older family members to relinquish
independence and privacy. Therefore, they prefer to live alone but near
their adult children. With an increase in the average person's life span,
there are competing responsibilities of caring for older family members who
live longer and for younger family members who remain economically
dependent for a longer length of time.
Despite these pressures, most families attempt to keep their older
members at home as long as possible. Long-term care is physically,
financially and emotionally stressful for each member of the affected
family. Care givers can experience feelings of helplessness or the belief
that their life is out of their control. Society does little to prepare
families for this nearly universal role as care giver for elderly
relatives.
Professional intervention often is needed to enhance an older person's
competence and independence and to minimize a family's care burdens. The
panel discussion is designed to provide some answers and general
information concerning support services.
To register or for additional information, call Darlene Sharp at
831-2414 by Nov. 22.
Craft sale today in Student Center
The University of Delaware Women's Club is holding its annual
Handcraft Sale today and tomorrow in the gallery of the Perkins Student
Center. Today's items will be offered from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tomorrow, the
sale will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hundreds of items related to the holidays and others of general
interest and use are for sale.
Since 1974, the Women's Club has sponsored the annual event to raise
money for its scholarship fund. What began with a few club members making
and selling items has grown during the last 19 years to an event that
features more than 50 crafters from four states.
According to Susan Cicala, chairperson of this year's sale, more than
$15,000 has been raised over the last two decades. The money has been
awarded to women returning to school, studying courses through the
University's Division of Continuing Education. Thirty-three women have
received awards. Of that number, 29 were registered for credit courses and
four were enrolled in non-credit certificate programs.