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Do You See Skin Color?
February 25, 2020UD doctoral student’s research explores the intersection of racism and activism Have you ever heard a well-meaning person say, “I don’t see skin color,” and wondered if that person sees you? Is it just an empty phrase filled with good intentions? Or do …
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Learning in Germany
February 24, 2020UD students learn about social impact startups in Berlin and Munich As the University of Delaware celebrates another successful year of its pioneering study abroad program, 16 students from the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences(HDFS) …
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Social Robots Teach Cyber Safety
February 11, 2020UD-developed teaching tools help children become safe digital citizens Fifth graders from The College School on the University of Delaware’s Newark campus recently learned important lessons about safeguarding information online from an unusual teacher …
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Research Colloquium: Family Meals are a Window into Family Life
February 6, 2020Thursday, March 12th 3:00 p.m. 220 Alison Hall Reception with refreshments following the seminar Family meals are a context where family processes are enacted; an activity in which family members can connect, problem-solve, share experiences, and co-co …
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Community Photo Challenge
January 27, 2020With cameras and social media, local high school students use photography to share stories about their communities If a picture speaks a thousand words, what picture would you choose to represent your community? That was the question posed to high scho …
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Race and Culture Series: You Blind? What, You Can’t See That?: Colorblind Attitude and Young Adults’ Activist Behavior
January 21, 2020Tuesday, February 18, 2020 3:00 p.m. 220 Alison Hall Light refreshments will be served Kendell Daughtry will be presenting on “Does race really matter? Is not seeing color erasing racism in the U.S.?” Based on a study conducted at the University of De …
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Escalation Screening and Discussion
January 15, 2020A powerful, film based workshop followed by a discussion on healthy and unhealthy relationships and signs of relationship abuse. March 9, 2020 6:30 p.m. Pizza Dinner 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Workshop STAR Campus Audion RSVP to syarr@udel.edu Click here …
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Human Services Major Accepted to Clinton Global Initiative University
January 13, 2020Women and young girls in rural Ghana spend hours each day transporting water from wells to their homes. To complete the long journey, they balance heavy jugs of water on their heads, which negatively impacts their physical wellbeing over time. During h …
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Defending Equal Access to Food
December 20, 2019UD professor researches food insecurity in American communities As head of the U.S. Food Administration, Herbert Hoover created the “Clean Plate” campaign during World War I to encourage Americans to conserve resources by using less, reducing waste and …
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Teacher of the Year
November 20, 2019College of Education alum Rebecca Vitelli explains how UD prepared her to be Delaware’s top teacher University of Delaware alumna Rebecca Vitelli has been named Delaware’s 2020 State Teacher of the Year. At age 26, she is one of the youngest nominees t …
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