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April 25: Art and Science symposium
The inaugural Art and Science: Connections and Intersections symposium will be held on Friday, April 25, at UD's Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Laboratory.
April 24: Andrew W.K. to perform
WVUD will sponsor a concert by Andrew W.K. at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 24, in the Bacchus Theatre of the Perkins Student Center.
March 14-22: 'Bye Bye Birdie'
The Harrington Theatre Arts Company has announced that it will present the musical "Bye Bye Birdie" from March 14-22 in the Pearson Hall Auditorium.
April 5: NSO, UD Opera Theatre
Students from the University of Delaware Opera Theatre will join the Newark Symphony Orchestra to present scenes from classic operatic masterpieces in a concert to be held at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 5.
March 14-15: Dance concert
A concert March 14-15 at the University of Delaware will feature dance, original paintings, poetry, live music and more.
March 12-April 16: Taize services
Members of the campus community are invited to attend Taize worship services at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, from March 12 through April 16, at Newark United Methodist Church.
New appointment
Jose-Luis Riera has been named dean of students at UD, Dawn Thompson, vice president for student life, has announced.
A strong partnership
At a Delaware-CTR ACCEL meeting this week, researchers reflected on the program's strengths in a series of talks and workshops.
Multimedia showcase
The University of Delaware Library Student Multimedia Showcase celebrated projects created by UD students using the resources available in the Student Multimedia Design Center.
March 21: Rubber Chickens
The Rubber Chickens will present "Gertrude" at 8 p.m., Friday, March 21, in the Perkins Student Center West Lounge.
Lacrosse honors
UD freshman Logan Aunon has been named the Colonial Athletic Association men's lacrosse rookie of the week.
Through March 23: REP presents 'Faust'
German playwright Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's epic poem "Faust" is being staged through March 23 by UD's Resident Ensemble Players.
Hens win
In thrilling fashion, UD edged William and Mary 75-74 on Monday night in Baltimore to claim the 2014 Colonial Athletic Association men's basketball championship and a place in the NCAA Division I tournament.
World of wine
Students in a beverage management course offered by the Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management had the opportunity to learn about wines abroad and brought a little insight to Vita Nova's spring menu.
Lacrosse honor
The Colonial Athletic Association has named UD sophomore Casey Lyons its co-offensive player of the week in women's lacrosse.
Leader recognition
University of Delaware students, faculty and staff are invited to nominate outstanding individuals, groups and events for the University Student Centers' YoUDee Leadership Awards.
Startup assistance
The Horn Program in Entrepreneurship has announced the availability of a startup adviser, on hand through May, to work with entrepreneurs in the UD community at no charge.
Research funding
The University of Delaware Library will present two workshops on research funding in April.
March 15: Comedian Sasheer Zamata
Sasheer Zamata of Saturday Night Live will perform a free comedy concert at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 15, in the Perkins West Lounge.
Sea Grant council
The Delaware Sea Grant College Program has announced the addition of five members to its Sea Grant Advisory Council.
Ballroom dance honors
Members of the University of Delaware Ballroom Dance Team won multiple honors at the UPenn Classic.
Historic win
Junior Latoya James became the first student-athlete in UD history to capture an individual title at the ECAC indoor championships, winning the 60-meter hurdles.
Robotic recovery
Underwater robotics expert Vince Capone will share his experience helping retrieve Apollo 11 engines from the bottom of the ocean at a March 12 seminar for students.
A silent disease
University of Delaware biologist Anja Nohe is testing a discovery that may yield better treatments for osteoporosis.
Open education
UD faculty are invited to participate in a variety of online and on-campus events during Open Education Week, March 10-15.
March 12: Global Agenda
Danya Greenfield, acting director for the Atlantic Council's Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, will be the featured speaker in the Global Agenda speaker series presentation Wednesday, March 12.
Social media: #SMWNYC
In this week's installment of the social media blog, the digital content team recaps some useful information from Social Media Week.
For the Record, March 7, 2014
For the Record provides information about recent professional activities of University of Delaware faculty, staff, students and alumni.
In memoriam
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, at Bayard Sharp Hall for Thomas Albert Lathrop, a longtime member of the University of Delaware faculty and professor emeritus of Spanish.
March 23: UDance 2014
UDance is preparing for its annual dance marathon, to be held Sunday, March 23, at the Bob Carpenter Center.
CAA basketball honors
The Colonial Athletic Association has named UD's Davon Usher and Devon Saddler first team all-conference, and Monte Ross has been named conference coach of the year.
Global opinion
Pew Research Center public opinion expert Richard Wike discussed findings from around the world during a presentation as part of the spring semester Global Agenda speaker series.
MLK Day of Service
In honor of the work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., University of Delaware Residence Life and Housing hosted the third annual MLK Day of Service on Feb. 22.
March 14: 'Art of String Quartet'
"The Art of the String Quartet," featuring the award-winning Aeolus String Quartet, will be the next presentation in the Master Players Concert Series at 8 p.m., Friday, March 14.
Substance abuse prevention
The newly formed Campus Coalition for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention recently held its inaugural meeting to begin expanding and advancing alcohol prevention initiatives at UD.
New vice president
After a national search, Christopher H. Lucier has been selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants to serve as the founding vice president for enrollment management at UD.
Touching the brain
UD cognitive psychologist Jared Medina researches how the brain lets the body regain a sense of touch after injury.
National conference
UD has co-sponsored the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, which celebrates its 45th annual meeting this year
NSSA Fellows
UD professors Henry Glyde and Norman Wagner have been elected Neutron Scattering Society of America Fellows for their contributions to the scientific community.
Study abroad 'thanks'
UD's Institute for Global Studies held a luncheon to thank faculty members who have contributed to the success of study abroad.
Science Café
Provost Domenico Grasso will open the spring semester Science Café series with a presentation at 5:30 p.m., Monday, March 10, at the Deer Park Tavern on Main Street.
Softball honor
UD freshman Carolyn Szymanski has been named the Colonial Athletic Association softball rookie of the week.
Commencement change
After careful deliberation, the University of Delaware has made the decision to discontinue its Winter Commencement ceremony.
Typography, design
The University of Delaware Library will present a workshop "Introduction to Typography and Design" on Thursday, March 20.
Library memberships
The University of Delaware Library has recently joined two prestigious organizations, the National Digital Stewardship Alliance and the Name Authority Cooperative Program.
Entrepreneurial ecosystem
Students, faculty and industry members gathered at UD to hear leading experts discuss the challenges and rewards of becoming an entrepreneur during a conference hosted by the College of Engineering.
Yahoo searches for two directors to address weak link
New York Times, January 17, 2014
Charles Elson, director, Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, commented on decisions made about executive compensation.
Hydrogel could dispense pain-killing medicine to joints as they moveGizmag, January 16, 2014
Article describes work of scientists at the University of Delaware who are developing a hydrogel that can be injected and released when the joint is used.
Green chemists use rocket science and chicken feathers to create cow-less leatherFast Company, January 13, 2014
Article describes work of Richard Wool, professor, chemical and bimolecular engineering, has made tape and tractor parts out of soybean oil. One day, his Eco-leather might make a radically different kind of running shoe.
