UpDate - Vol. 15, No. 23, Page 4
March 7, 1996
Up and coming
Delaware history is program topic
John A. Munroe, H. Rodney Sharp Professor Emeritus of History,
will make a special presentation at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, March 14, in
the Class of 1941 Lecture Room in the Morris Library.
Munroe will talk about a series of lectures that he gave on "The
History and Government of Delaware," which were broadcast over public
television station WHYY in the mid-1960s. Included in the program will
be an excerpt from the lectures, which have recently been reformatted
from rare 16mm film prints to videotape.
A reception will follow the program, which is open by reservation
to the campus community.
To receive an invitation, contact Patricia Lesniczak at 831-2231
by March 8.
Hipanic music on campus March 20
Los Jibaritos, Hector Santiago and his children, will perform
several traditional styles of music from Puerto Rico's rural highlands
at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, in Room 118 of the Amy E. du Pont
Music Building.
This string and lyric music, which is played at weddings and
other festive occasions, is said to evoke an image of easy country
life. Los Jibaritos also will play "Aguinaldo" music, a highly melodic
style with interweaving chord progressions that often is associated
with Christmas celebrations.
The free public program is sponsored by the the Mosaic and Hola
student organizations at the University and by the Folk Life Program
of the Delaware Department of Parks and Recreation.
For more information, call 831-3457.
Annual plant sale scheduled April 20
The fourth annual UD Botanical Gardens plant sale will be held
from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April 20, at the Fischer Greenhouse
Laboratory, behind Townsend Hall.
More than 200 types of trees and perennial plants will be on
sale.
A catalog containing a list of plants and a pre-sale order form
will be available March 8.
To receive a catalog, call 831- 2531.
Paranormal is the focus of program
"Search for the Chimera" is the title of a program on the occult,
the paranormal and the supernatural, scheduled at 8 p.m., Tuesday,
March 12, in the auditorium of Pearson Hall.
Illusionist James Randi, known as "the Amazing Randi," will
present the program.
Randi has been called a humanitarian, philosopher, magician and
skeptic, a "self-motivated investigator against unsubstantiated claims
in the powers of the supernatural [who] encourages individuals to
question their validity, promoting both critical thinking and logical
reasoning."
Admission is $1.
For more information, call 831-1296.
Former ag dean on two alumni trips
Donald Crossan, former dean of the College of Agricultural
Sciences, will lead two tours in 1996. The first is a weeklong stay in
the Canary Islands ($1,398) from March 24-31. The other is a 19-day
tour of China ($3,998) from Sept. 18-Oct. 6.
In addition to the cost of each tour, a $40 tax-deductible
donation to the Agricultural Alumni Association is required. The money
is applied to student scholarships.
For a brochure, call Crossan at 738-4318 or the dean's office at
831- 2501.
Student soloists in Loudis Hall
The 13th annual University Student Concerto Concert will feature
the winners of the 1996 Student Concerto Competition as soloists with
a symphony orchestra at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 10, in the Loudis
Recital Hall of the Amy E. du Pont Music Building.
The symphony orchestra will be composed of players from major
regional orchestras, conducted by Robert Streckfuss.
This year's winning soloists are Gary Durham, baritone; Elizabeth
Eklund, flute; Andrew Hetzler, euphonium; Patrick Kent, horn; Wes
Morton, percussion; Garrett Sanborne, percussion; and Dan Slipetsky,
tuba.
Since 1984, the University has sponsored an annual competition to
give talented young musicians the opportunity to perform as soloists
with a symphony orchestra.
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Foundation,
in partnership with the Music Performance Trust Funds, underwrite in
part the instrumental music for this performance, as arranged by Local
21, American Federation of Musicians.
Ballroom dance lessons available
Three sessions of 10-week ballroom dancing lessons are under way.
New students may join any of the classes at any time.
Each session is held from 8-9 p.m. in Pearson Hall gymnasium.
Students do not need to enroll with a partner.
Sunday and Tuesday classes feature popular dances, and Thursday
sessions focus on jitterbug, swing, the West Coast swing and the
hustle. Students enrolled in one session who miss a class may make it
up by taking a class with another session.
Cost for each session is $25 for UD students and $50 for the
general public. Private instruction also is available for $20 an hour
or $50 for three hours.
The classes are presented by the College of Physical Education,
Athletics and Recreation and the Ballroom Dance Club.
For more information, contact Pat Grim at 831-1117 or 456-0983.
5K run for Bruce this Saturday
The 14th annual 5K for Bruce charity race takes place this
weekend at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 9, beginning and ending at the
Phi Kappa Tau fraternity house on Academy Street in Newark.
The race, organized by the fraternity, is the largest of its kind
in Delaware. Proceeds from the event, which has raised $58,000 to
date, will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants children
with terminal or life-threatening illnesses a special wish.
Matthew Potere, assistant race chairman, says he hopes to raise
enough money from Saturday's event to pay for at least one "wish."
Registration fees are $10 for UD students and $12 for
nonstudents. An extra fee of $2 is added for day-of-event
registration.
Registration continues through March 8 at the Perkins Student
Center, Russell and Rodney dining halls and at the fraternity house,
located on 720 Academy St.
For information, call 369-9328.
WVUD to present radiothon shows
As part of Radiothon '96, WVUD will present four concerts in
Bacchus Theatre this month.
The first concert on Friday, March 8, will feature cutting edge
music from schroeder, Nero and Antje Duvekot. On Saturday, March 9, a
blues concert will feature Second Chance Blues Band, Steve Vierling,
New Kings of Rhythm, Ari Eisinger and Sin City.
The festivities will continue the following weekend with more
cutting edge music on Friday, March 15, by Caterpillar, Boy Sets Fire,
Network 34 and Bessimer Process. The final concert will be an a
cappella festival Saturday, March 16, featuring the Y-Chromes, G-
Sharps, Hen Harmonics and Golden Blues.
All events will be held at the Bacchus Theatre. Doors open at
7:30 p.m. and the concerts begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $4 for UD
students and $6 for the community.
For more information, call WVUD at 831-2701.
Longwood offers March symposium
"Gardening Solutions: Big Ideas for Small Spaces" is the theme of
the University's Longwood Graduate Program's 1996 all-day symposium,
to be held Thursday, March 14, at Swarthmore College in Swarthmore,
Pa.
Form more information, call Gerry Zuka at 831-2517.
Author to speak at staff luncheon
Professional storyteller and author Ed Okonowicz, public
relations, will be featured at the University Staff Association
monthly luncheon from noon-1 p.m., Thursday, March 21, in the Rodney
Room of the Perkins Student Center.
The storytelling program will include local tales and stories
from his latest book, Possessed Possessions: Haunted Antiques,
Furniture and Collectibles, which will be available for sale by
University Bookstore staff after the program.
Okonowicz also will answer questions about his Spirits Between
the Bays folklore and ghost book series that focuses on paranormal
events across the Delmarva Peninsula.
The luncheon menu will be cheese pizza, tossed salad, assorted
sodas, brownies and cookies.
Cost is $5 per person. For brown bag participants the cost is 25
cents. Please make reservations with Ann Raymond, 135 du Pont Hall, by
March 15.
There also will be a book signing by Okonowicz of Possessed
Possessions from noon-2 p.m., Friday, March 15, on the main floor of
the University Bookstore.
Garden workshop series this spring
A series of Master Gardeners workshops will be offered this
spring.
All workshops are held from 7-9 p.m., except where noted, in Room
103 Fischer Greenhouse Laboratory.
Class size is limited, so early registration is recommended.
This spring's sessions include "Landscape Design," Thursdays,
March 14, 21 and 28, cost $30; "Gardening for Hummingbirds and
Butterflies," Wednesday, April 3, cost $10; "Color in the Garden,"
Tuesdays, April 9 and 16, cost $20; "Introduction to Water Gardening,"
Thursday, April 11, cost $10; "Introduction to Herb Gardening,"
Thursday, April 18, cost $10; "Composting," Tuesday, April 23, cost
$10; and "Trees and Shrubs," 7-9 p.m., Thursday, April 25, and 10
a.m., Saturday, April 27, cost $10.
To receive a brochure and registration form, call Cooperative
Extension at 831-2506.