UpDate - Vol. 14, No. 9, Page 4
October 27, 1994
Up and coming
TESOL conference in Clayton Hall
A conference for education professionals interested in the field
of English as a second language (ESL) will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Saturday, Nov. 12, in Clayton Hall.
The conference, designed for educators from elementary through
university level, will explore the theme, "English Language Policy and
the Community." It is sponsored by Penn TESOL (Teachers of Enlish to
Speakers of Other Languages), the local chapter of national TESOL, a
professional association of more than 27,000 members.
Keynote speaker will be Susan Bayley, executive director of
TESOL, who will speak on "The Future of the ESL Professional." Bayley
has a master's degree in applied linguistics from the University of
Pittsburgh and a master's degree in human resource development from
George Washington University. She travels regularly for TESOL,
assisting affiliates by speaking on professional development,
standards and policy.
A panel discussion on topics such as certification, salary,
standards and legal ramifications of language laws also is planned.
Moderating the panel will be Scott G. Stevens, director of the
University's English Language Institute (ELI). Tours of ELI also are
scheduled.
Many other speakers, authors and exhibitors will be included
during the day.
For information on the conference or registration , contact Ruth
Jackson or Leslie Criston at 831-2674.
Song Fest Saturday in Pearson Hall
University choirs and a cappella groups will present a Song Fest
of their most entertaining music at 4:30 and 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct.
29, in the auditorium of Pearson Hall.
The assembled groups will include the University Chorale, the
Men's Choir, the Women's Choir, the University Singers, the Gospel
Choir, the Deltones, the D#Sharps#, the Golden Blues and the Hen
Harmonics.
Seating for both concerts is limited. Tickets, at $8 for the
general public and $3.50 for students, are available at the Bob
Carpenter Center box office, Route 896, Newark.
For more information, call 831-2577.
E-52 to present original drama
For the first time in several years, E-52 Student Theatre at the
University will present next month an original student-written drama,
entitled Volte-face.
Written and directed by Matthew D. Elwell, a senior from
Woodstown, N.J., the show delves into the issue of free speech and
political correctness.
Set in 1998, Volte-face hypothesizes the rise to power of a
political-correctness agenda that holds an entire university captive.
In three acts, ranging from humorous to horrifying, the play
chronicles five college students in their fight to overthrow the
administration and regain their rights.
The play has violent and adult scenes and is not suitable for
children.
Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday, Nov.
11-12, and Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 17-19, in 100 Wolf Hall. Tickets
are $3. For information, call 831-6014.
Alternative band in BCC Oct. 30
Top alternative band The Jesus and Mary Chain will headline a
show at the Bob Carpenter Center at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30.
Tickets are on sale at the Perkins Student Center and Bob
Carpenter Center box offices and through TicketMaster. A convenience
charge may apply. Tickets are $18 for the general public, $10 for full-
time UD undergraduates with UD#1 Card (limit four) and $14 for other
members of the University community.
The Jesus and Mary Chain's newest release, Stoned and Dethroned,
has been well received and its first single, "Sometimes Always," is
currently among the top five songs at college radio stations around
the country and is featured in active rotation on MTV.
For box office hours, call UD1-HENS.
Late-life disorders subject of lecture
"Personality Disorders in Late Life" is the subject of a lecture
scheduled at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, in 205 Wolf Hall.
The talk, free and open to the public, will be presented by Linda
M. Dougherty from the gerontology department of the Medical College of
Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University. Refreshments will be
served before the lecture at 3:30 p.m.
For more information, call 831-2271.
Holiday crafts at two locations
The 18th annual University of Delaware Holiday Crafts Show will
be held in both Wilmington and Newark in November. Different crafters
will be featured at each show.
The Wilmington show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday
and Sunday, Nov. 12-13, at Arsht Hall.
The Newark show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and
Sunday, Nov. 26-27, at Clayton and Pencader halls.
Items such as stained glass, wood marquetry, leather goods,
ceramics, hand-sewn items and much more will be displayed for sale by
craftspersons from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina,
New Jersey and Delaware.
More than 80 crafters are expected at Arsht Hall, and more than
150 at Clayton and Pencader. Food and refreshments will be available
during both shows.
Admission is $1 for the general public. Children under 12 and
members of the University of Delaware community will be admitted free.
For more information, call 831-2216 in Newark or 573-4500 in
Wilmington.
Visiting a cappella groups to perform
Ten a cappella groups from colleges across the United States have
been invited to join the D#Sharps#, a campus a cappella group, for two
evening performances on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12.
The "Just Voices" concerts will begin at 8 p.m. each evening in
Pearson Hall. General admission is $5 for one night and $9 for both
nights. Admission for students is $4 for one night and $7 for two
nights.
For more information, contact the D#Sharps# at 738-1296 or 738-
1625.
Gamelan group to perform in Felton
The University ensemble Gamelan Lake of the Silver Bear will
perform at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, at Lake Forest High School in
Felton.
Presented by the University's Office of Alumni and University
Relations, the concert of Indonesian percussion instruments is free
and open to the public.
The gamelan is one of the oldest orchestras in the world,
originating from what is now the Republic of Indonesia in Southeast
Asia.
Under the direction of Michael Zinn, professor of music, Gamelan
Lake of the Silver Bear is beginning its 13th season in residence at
Delaware, performing traditional and contemporary Javanese, Balinese
and American gamelan music.
Since 1982, Gamelan Lake of the Silver Bear has performed every
semester on campus, has presented more than 28 off-campus concerts,
has appeared on college campuses and at national conventions and has
given workshops in dozens of cities throughout the Eastern seaboard.
For more information on the concert, call 855-1620 in Georgetown.
Gospel concerts in southern Delaware
The University of Delaware Gospel Choir returns to southern
Delaware for three concerts in November.
The performances will be be held at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12,
at Cape Henlopen High School, on Savannah Road in Lewes; at 11 a.m.,
Sunday, Nov. 13, at the First Presbyterian Church of Milford, at Front
and Walnut Streets; and at 3 p.m., Nov. 13, at the Mt. Zion AME Church
at Queen and Fulton Streets, Dover.
Composed of more than 60 student performers, the Gospel Choir has
been performing for audiences throughout the tristate area since 1979.
The group's repertoire ranges from gospel numbers to old-time
spirituals.
These concerts, sponsored in part by the University's Office of
the Vice President for Student Life, the Virden Center and the Office
of Alumni and University Relations, are free and open to the public.
For more information, call 855-1620 in Georgetown, or 735-8200 in
Dover.
Science, math for disabled students
An overview of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) efforts to
increase the number of students with disabilities studying and
planning careers in science, engineering and math will be presented
from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, in Clayton Hall.
Students, teachers, counselors, administrators, admissions
personnel and family members are invited to attend the workshop, as
well as persons interested in the general areas of disability,
education and science, engineering and mathematics.
The under representation of individuals with disabilities in
these fields, along with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the
1973 Rehabilitation Act, have brought to the forefront the need to
make science, engineering and mathematics education and careers more
accessible. NSF has taken a leading role in addressing this issue and
is currently funding several projects in this area, including one at
the University of Delaware.
In addition to the NSF overview, several NSF projects will be
discussed by the project principals, including goals, methods and
expected outcomes.
Preregistration is required.
For more information or to register, contact the University's
Applied Science and Engineering Laboratories and A.I. DuPont
Institute, telephone 651-6830, TDD 651-6834.
Ethnic night at Blue & Gold Club
The Blue and Gold Club hosts will hold an ethnic night from 5-8
p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10.
The Spanish food buffet costs $11.95.
Call UD1-CLUB for reservations or a membership application.