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2 months ago | 
udel.edu | William Sullivan |Kevin Tritt |Sophonie Milord
Prof. Conrade joined the University’s Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management (now the Department of Hospitality and Sport Business Management in the Lerner College) in 1996, retiring in 2009. After retirement, he continued to teach in the department as adjunct faculty for another seven years. His colleagues shared their reflections. Fred Demicco, Aramark Endowed Chair Emeritus: “George was always eagerly involved in our new innovative projects in HRIM.
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2 months ago | 
udel.edu | Kevin Tritt |Sophonie Milord
Dear UD Community,
I am incredibly saddened to share the news that several members of the figure skating community connected to the University of Delaware were among those who tragically lost their lives in an aircraft collision last night in Washington, DC.
At this time, we are aware that Sasha Kirsanov, a former UD Figure Skating Club coach, was on the airplane. We believe two young skaters who were members of the UD Figure Skating Club also were on board.
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2 months ago | 
udel.edu | Kevin Tritt |Sophonie Milord |Michele Walfred |Katie Peikes
The University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics has secured a grant with the Delaware Workforce Development Board to give Lerner students a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience while continuing their academic learning.
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2 months ago | 
udel.edu | Sophonie Milord |Michele Walfred |Katie Peikes
While the use of lead pipes in new construction was banned in the United States in 1986, many older homes still receive water through lead pipes, which are considered a significant public health concern due to the potential for lead contamination in drinking water.
Last fall, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Lead and Copper Improvements Rule, which requires that nearly every lead water pipe in the country be removed by 2037.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
udel.edu | Jessica Henderson |Sophonie Milord
For the Record provides information about recent professional activities and honors of University of Delaware faculty, staff, students and alumni.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
udel.edu | Jessica Henderson |Sophonie Milord |Meghan Biery
DNEA’s first responder training program is led by Alisha Fletcher, a licensed clinical social worker and director of the DNEA in CDS, and Sawchenko, a DNEA training coach. Fletcher first met Sawchenko, a former social worker and retired Delaware State trooper, through her work for CDS and immediately recognized his passion for educating his colleagues about individuals with disabilities.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
udel.edu | Sophonie Milord |Meghan Biery |Jessica Henderson
Faculty shared their reflections:Teomara (Teya) Rutherford, associate professor of learning sciences, School of Education: “I was one of Ray's advisers during his master's and Ph.D., and he worked as a research assistant on a number of projects with our team. "Ray had great ideas and delivered them with enthusiasm.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
udel.edu | Sophonie Milord |Christopher A. Vito |Margo Mcdonough
As the Democracy Project thrives and evolves, DCCE introduced a new program to provide Delaware teachers with additional content and strategies to sharpen their civic awareness and classroom instruction. The Civics that Empowers All Students Program (CEAS) kicked off its first year at UD this August. Funded by the Center for Civic Education, CEAS teacher fellows built their civic knowledge, learning from constitutional scholars and engaging in a simulated congressional hearing process.
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Mar 12, 2024 | 
udel.edu | Andrew Sharp |Sophonie Milord |Eric Ruth
Terri Kelly, chair of the University of Delaware Board of Trustees, has called a special meeting of the Board to be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 19, in the Trabant University Center and broadcast on UDLive. The meeting is open to the public and will include an allotment of time for members of the public to comment.
In keeping with Section 1.3.3.1 of the Bylaws, discussion at the meeting will be confined to the topics listed on the posted agenda.
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Mar 12, 2024 | 
udel.edu | Andrew Sharp |Sophonie Milord |Eric Ruth |Nick Timiraos
Another year has come and gone without a serious economic downturn, despite issues like continued high prices. That meant a victory lap of sorts for the Federal Reserve’s Patrick T. Harker at this year’s Lyons CEEE Economic Forecast at the University of Delaware.
