UpDate - Vol. 15, No. 5, Page 4
September 28, 1995
Up and coming
Actor Malik Yoba in Pearson Oct. 7
Malik Yoba, who portrays street cop J.C. Williams on the hip one-
hour drama New York Undercover, will give a motivational talk, "Why
Are You On This Planet?," at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, in the
auditorium of Pearson Hall.
It will be preceded by a brother-to-brother rap session from 3:30-
5 p.m. in the Ewing Room of the Perkins Student Center.
Cost for the 7 p.m. lecture is $3 for students and $5 for the
general public.
Yoba has been active in the service community for l0 years. He
has worked with many groups, including a six-year stint as vice
president of the CityKids Foundation, where he taught leadership
skills and bridge-building skills between youth and adults and between
youth of various racial backgrounds. "Why Are You On This Planet?" is
a youth empowerment program that has grown out of his work.
Yoba made his major film debut in 1993 in the Disney hit Cool
Runnings. His character on New York Undercover is tough, smart and
proud, but not above being able to admit his mistakes.
A singer, songwriter and composer, he is planning to release his
first album of urban folk music in the near future.
For information on his Newark appearance, call the UD Center for
Black Culture at 831-2991.
Army ROTC to hold open house
The Fightin' Blue Hen Battalion will host a UD Army ROTC open
house from 10-11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 14, during Homecoming weekend.
Alumni will be able to tour the building and meet the instructor
cadre and current cadets.
The Department of Military Science is planning to establish a
Hall of Heroes, to recognize distinguished alumni who have served
their country, and an Army ROTC alumni group. The first inductee will
be recognized during Homecoming Weekend 1996.
For information, call Lt. Col. Paul Thorson, chairperson, at 831-
1763.
Lunch and Learn fall programs set
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program is offering several
"Lunch and Learn" programs to University employees to help them
maintain a healthy physical, mental and emotional lifestyle.
All workshops will be held from noon-1 p.m. Registration is
required.
Three programs are scheduled for the remainder of the fall:
* "Balancing Act" is a two-part program presented by Donna
Tuites, women's affairs, designed to help alleviate some of
the pressures associated with the competitive demands when
one balances professional and family life. The first part
will focus on identifying personal priorities and clarifying
values on Wednesday, Oct. 25, Kirkwood Room, Perkins Student
Center. Deadline: Oct. 23. The second part will provide
information on achieving those priorities by using coping
responses and developing support networks on Wednesday, Nov.
8, in the Collins Room, Perkins Student Center. Deadline:
Nov. 6.
* "FSAP and You" is an opportunity to meet the staff of the
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program and learn more about
benefits and confidential services available to University
employees on Wednesday, Nov. 29, Collins Room, Perkins
Student Center. Deadline: Nov. 27.
* "Vacation Planning" will provide advice on planning for
trips, asking the right questions, getting the best values
and avoiding bargain vacation pitfalls. Barbara Patterson of
All Around Travel will present the program on Wednesday,
Dec. 13, Kirkwood Room, Perkins Student Center. Deadline:
Dec. 11.
For information or to register, call Darlene Sharp at 831-8308.
Dance competition in sports building
The United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association is
presenting the first U.S. National Pre-Teen Middle & High School Dance
Sport Championships from Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in the front gym of the
Carpenter Sports Building.
The first program begins at 8 p.m., Friday. Events continue
throughout Saturday, and the competition will conclude at noon on
Sunday, Oct. 1. The University of Delaware Ballroom Dance Team will be
competing and serving as hosts.
Admission will be charged at the door for each of the events. For
additional information, call Vivian Beiswenger at (215) 855-2711.
Grant application help from CTE
The Center for Teaching Effectiveness (CTE) will present
application information on Improvement of Instructional Technology
Grants from noon-2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29, in the Ewing Room of the
Perkins Student Center.
The grant applications are due in the center, in 111 Pearson
Hall, on Oct. 16.
Four faculty will discuss the evolution of ideas, grant writing
and results of recent successful CTE grants. The review process and
what the faculty advisory boards look for in a proposal are included
in the discussion.
The panelists will be Hal White, chemistry and biochemistry; Jim
Butkiewicz, business and economics; Deborah Allen, biology; and John
Courtright, communication.
Other programs planned for this semester include "Refreshing the
Freshman Year," with Carol Hoffecker, Richards Professor of History,
Oct. 13; "Testing for Thinking," with Carol Weiss, Philadelphia
College of Pharmacy and Science, Oct. 16; "Conflict in the Classroom,"
with Marina Piscolish, College of Education, Nov. 10; and "Academic
Integrity," Nancy Geist Giacomini, judicial affairs, Nov. 17.
For information, contact VirginaGreen@mvs.udel.edu.
Newark ensemble concert Saturday
The Newark Symphony Chamber Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m.,
Saturday, Sept. 30, in the Newark United Methodist Church, at 69 East
Main St. The program will include works by Handel, Bizet and
Tschaikovsky.
Tickets-at $6 for general admission and $4 for senior citizens
and students-will be available at the door.
For information, call 369-3466.