Vol. 17, No. 4	Sept. 25, 1997

Staff luncheon The University Staff Association will hold its first meeting of the year from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Room 219 of the Trabant University Center.

The speaker will be Laurence Kalkstein, geography, who will talk about changing climates.

Established as the Secretaries' Association more than 20 years ago, the name later was changed to include both salaried and professional staff. Participants are invited to bring a brown bags or stop at the Food Court for a pick-up lunch.

The next meeting will be Dec. 9 in Room 209, Trabant University Center. For information, call Ann Raymond at 831-6315.

Laser safety Persons working on projects involving the use of lasers should first attend laser safety training, provided as needed by the Department of Occupational Health and Safety.

The next scheduled laser training session is from 1:30-2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7, in Room 132 of the General Services Building. To make a reservation, contact Bill Fendt, occupational health and safety, at 831-1434.

UDWC meeting The University of Delaware Women's Club will hold its first meeting and reception from 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the President's House, 47 Kent Way.

All women in the University community are invited to attend.

Please call Loretta Dworsky at 831-8911 today to make a reservation.

For information, call 455-0359.

Reading tutors The First State Mentor Corps will present information for students who want to tutor reading at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Room 205A Willard Hall Education Building.

For information, contact Lisa Diller at 831-0883.

Art and auction An art show and auction will be held at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, at Newark Methodist Church. The preview begins at 7 p.m. Tickets-at $8 and $4 for students-are available at the door.

The event is sponsored by the Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry at the University.

For information call the Rev. Laura Lee Wilson at 368-8802.

Train bus service The UD yellow bus line will discharge and pick up passengers at the entrance road to the train station on South College Avenue by request only.

Train passengers also may catch the bus by using the pedestrian crossing to the Worrilow bus stop (at the stop sign) on the east side of South College Avenue.

The evening Route 2 bus line will discharge and pick up passengers at the entrance road to the train station by request only. This bus also will pick up passengers at the DART bus shelter on South College Avenue.

For schedules and further information, call 831-1187.

Authors' Day Delaware Authors' Day will be held from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Grass Dale Center in Delaware City. The event will feature Delaware authors, who will be present, and several presentations about regional books by authors, dealers and collectors.

For information, call the Delaware Heritage Commission at 577-2144.

UDARF luncheon The University of Delaware Association of Retired Faculty will hold an informal luncheon from 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Room 207 of the Trabant University Center.

For information, call Ralph Staiger at 731-4218 or send e-mail to rstaiger@brahms.udel.edu

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