University of Delaware
Office of Public Relations
The Messenger
Vol. 5, No. 2/1996


Managing Editor
    Cornelia Weil

Assistant Managing Editor
    Beth Thomas

Art Director
    Monroe Givens

Design Associate
    Kathlene Stegura

Copy Editors
    John Brennan
    Marianna Preston

Executive Editor
    Mary Hempel

Coordinator of Photographic Services
    Karen Pyle

Photographers
    Jack Buxbaum
    Robert Cohen

Illustrators
    Barbara Broge
    Keith Heckert

Advertising Coordinator
    Edward Stoner


The University of Delaware community values both personal and
academic freedom. All members of the campus community have the
personal responsibility to promote an atmosphere of civility in
which the free exchange of ideas and opinions can flourish. We do
so by learning from individual and collective differences and
respecting every human being.

The University of Delaware Messenger (USPS 010-743) is published
quarterly by the University of Delaware Office of Public
Relations, in cooperation with the Office of Alumni and
University Relations. Inquiries should be addressed to Cornelia
Weil, Managing Editor, University of Delaware Office of Public
Relations, 150 South College Ave., New Castle County, Newark, DE
19716-7201, telephone (302) 831-2791, fax (302) 831-1440, e-mail
to TheMessenger@mvs.udel.edu. For information on advertising
policies and rates, please call Edward Stoner at (302) 831-2791.
Second-class postage paid at Newark, DE 19711 and at additional
mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The
Messenger, 150 South College Ave., Newark, DE 19716-7201.

The University of Delaware is committed to assuring equal
opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin,
sexual orientation, veteran status, age or disability in its
educational programs, activities, admissions or employment
practices as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments
of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable statutes.
Inquiries concerning Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 compliance
and information regarding campus accessibility and Title VI
should be referred to the Affirmative Action Office, 307 Hullihen
Hall, telephone (302) 831-2835.

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