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An inside look at the College of Arts & Sciences @ UD
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May 2016
Volume 2, Issue 9
Arts
Art, dance and Syria: A video of dance students and UD’s visiting Syrian artist depicts the effects of war.
 
‘Frolic-filled’ farce: The Resident Ensemble Players’ season closed with a show described as edgy and fun.
 
Musical ambassadors: Peace Drums is a steel band made up of Israeli Christian, Muslim and Jewish students.
 
Natural Sciences

Seeing the brain in action: A new facility on campus offers researchers state-of-the-art imaging capability.
 
Goldwater Scholars: Two undergraduates have been awarded premier scholarships to pursue STEM studies.
 
In love with Pluto: UD astronomer Harry Shipman gave a public lecture about new insights into the icy orb.
Humanities

Digital humanities: The Colored Conventions Project has won National Endowment for the Humanities support.
 
Posters on the Hill: Students creating a graphic novel about indigenous people got a congressional showcase.
 
Conservation in Cuba: Art conservators from UD will join a cultural exchange about methods and challenges.
 
Social Sciences

Election year politics: Numerous fall classes and events will give students an inside look at the process.
 
Discussing diversity: The Center for the Study of Diversity hosted a distinguished lecture on inclusiveness.
 
Washington semester: Twelve students spent this spring living, working and studying in the nation’s capital.
 
        
Alumni spotlight: Award winners
Six CAS graduates were honored with 2016 Alumni Achievement Awards at the college’s Celebrating Achievement and Success event May 12, which also recognized faculty and students who received college and UD awards.

 
CAS Up Close
Can you identify this extreme close-up? If you think you know the location, email CASCommTeam@udel.edu with your answer. All correct answers will be entered into a drawing to help us choose our next close-up! Find our previous features here. 
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