Vol. 16, No. 38	Aug. 7, 1997

New exhibition set for library

"Self Works: Diaries, Scrapbooks and Other Autobiographical Efforts" is the title of an exhibition to be featured Aug. 19 through Dec. 18 in the Special Exhibition Gallery of the Morris Library.

Curated by L. Rebecca Johnson Melvin, associate librarian, the exhibition will draw from UD's rich collection of manuscript diaries and other sources that illustrate "self-writing."

Self-writing has had an interesting evolution since Samuel Pepys began keeping a diary in 1659. The "self" has continued to be an obvious topic of interest for writers.

The exhibition, an historical survey of "selfish" genres, will include examples of daily logs and record-keeping journals, contemplative and spiritual confessions, travel narratives, reflective and introspective writings, retrospective memoirs and creativ e efforts, such as journal/scrapbooks. The intersection of these genres with factors such as gender, place and time highlights the fascinating historical and creative documentation to be found in "Self Works."

An exhibition program and reception, sponsored by the University of Delaware Library Associates and open to the public by reservation, is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Class of 1941 Lecture Room, Morris Library. To request a printed inv itation, call 831-2231 or send e-mail to UDLA@mvs.udel.edu

Marine future is focus of meeting

The UD Sea Grant College Program is developing a new, long-range strategic plan looking beyond 2002, in the broad areas of focus include Economic Leadership; Coastal Ecosystem Health and Public Safety; and Education and Human Resources.

A general planning meeting will begin at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3, in the Multipurpose Room of the Trabant University Center, and interested scholars are invited to participate and help shape the future of the UD Sea Grant College Program.

Some of the issues related to the plan include commercial biotechnology, environmental technology, seafood production, coastal economic development, coastal habitats, sustainable development, coastal hazards, a highly trained workforce and environmentally and scientifically informed citizens.

The intense, all-day effort will identify key issues where attention should be focused in the coming years for the state, mid-Atlantic region and the nation.

Interested participants should contact Sandy Goodley by Aug. 15 at 831-2841, or via e-mail at Sandra.Goodley@mvs.udel.edu

Additional information will be provided prior to the meeting.

The UD Sea Grant College Program funds one- to three-year research, education and outreach projects that promote the wise use and conservation of marine resources. Now in its 30th year, the annual funding exceeds $3 million.

Blue Rocks plan to honor Johnson<

The Wilmington chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the oldest national black greek organization, is promoting a special evening game honoring Delaware resident William Julius "Judy" Johnson, who played in the Negro Baseball League.

Saturday, Aug. 16, has been proclaimed "Judy Johnson Day" at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks.

The game between the Blue Rocks and Winston Salem Warthogs will begin at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $5 each. The chapter will receive a portion of the cost of each ticket its members sell by Aug. 8.

For additional information, call Ted Davis at 831-8580 or send e-mail to teddavis@udel.edu or contact Chuck Tarver at 831-2701 or Chuck.Tarver@udel.edu