Ghosts (and History) on the Green
8:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday at Old College
Learn about the University's haunted history during a thrilling 90-minute walking tour of campus lead by author Ed Okonowicz and historian Mike Dixon. Together, they will share campus stories that aren't featured in the official guidebooks, as well as local legends and folktales related to Newark and UD's campus. This walking tour will be held, regardless of weather conditions. Free admission, but tickets are required and must be ordered via the online ticket order process.
Comedy Show featuring Colin Quinn opening for "Whose Live Anyway?"
8:00 p.m., Friday at Bob Carpenter Center
Colin Quinn
Comedian
A native of Brooklyn, Colin Quinn began his comic career in New York as a regular on the comedy show circuit. Colin made his television debut as co-host of MTV's popular game show "Remote Control." While also at MTV he wrote and starred in the comedy short "Going Back to Brooklyn" with Ben Stiller.
Quinn landed a spot on the legendary late-night show, "Saturday Night Live," where he entertained audiences for six seasons with unforgettable characters such as "Lenny the Lion" and "Joe Blow," the recurring segment "Colin Quinn Explains The New York Times", before stepping in to replace Norm MacDonald as anchor for SNL's popular Weekend Update segment.
After SNL, Quinn tackled societal issues on "Tough Crowd With Colin Quinn", his own late-night series in which he served as the show's host, creator and executive producer.
In addition to his television work, Colin has also appeared in movies, including "Who's the Man?", "Married to the Mob", "The Roxbury Guys" and most recently, "Comedian". He has also written the screenplay for the movie "Celtic Pride".
Chip Esten & Kathy Kinney, "Whose Live Anyway?"
Comedians
Following Colin Quinn, interact with Chip Esten and Kathy Kinney of "Whose Live Anyway?" by feeding them words and subjects for their spontaneous and comedic improvisation.
Following Colin Quinn, interact with Chip Esten and Kathy Kinney of "Whose Live Anyway?" by feeding them words and subjects for their spontaneous and comedic improvisation.
Esten is best known for his work on "Whose Line Is It Anyway", as well as for his appearances in "ER", "The New Adventures of Old Christine" and "The Office". Kinney, in addition to her comedy improv work, has appeared on "The Drew Carey Show." Esten and Kinney will be joined by musician Bob Derkach.
Information Sessions
11:15 a.m., Saturday at Gore Hall
University of Delaware Climate Action Plan
Dr. John Byrne, University of Delaware
Join Dr. John Byrne to learn about his Carbon Footprint study and how UD is becoming green. Dr. Byrne is Director of the Center for Energy and Environmental Policy and Distinguished Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at the University of Delaware. He has contributed to Working Group III of the United Nations-sponsored Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and shares the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.
The First Year Out
Dr. Timothy Clydesdale
Dr. Timothy Clydesdale, provides a look into the minds and lives of young people as they leave high school and enter universities. Through his tracking of the daily lives of young people making the transition to life after high school, learn how teens settle into manageable patterns of behavior; how they meet the requirements of postsecondary education; and how they cope with new financial expectations. Dr.Clydesdale is Professor of Sociology at The College of New Jersey and Principal Investigator, Life & Vocation and Life After College Projects.
Judson Laipply, "Life is Change"
11:15 a.m., Saturday at Mitchell Hall
Judson Laipply
Inspirational Comedian
Famous for his YouTube video "Evolution of Dance," Judson combines an amazing ability to make people laugh and think. He presents a down-to-earth and highly motivational, creative and appealing, humorous and thought-provoking, lively and enriching presentation on "Life is Change."