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CAS arts departments and programs offer all University students an exciting selection of performing arts and studio arts courses, while training their own undergraduate and graduate students for careers in the arts. They engage the campus community and audiences in the greater metropolitan Philadelphia area through premier arts programming.
"Science and art belong to the whole world, and before them vanish the barriers of nationality." ~ Goethe
Humanities faculty share a commitment to educating global citizens--citizens with deep historical knowledge of diverse cultures through time and citizens with the language competencies and oral, written and digital communication skills essential to success in a 21st century global economy. Unique partnerships with museums and libraries in the region are signature assets for CAS graduate and professional education in the humanities.
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." ~ George Santayana
Students in the natural sciences learn to analyze and understand the natural world and create new knowledge through research that builds on the foundations of their disciplines. CAS science faculty collaborate with faculty across the University in leading-edge research, and they enjoy an international reputation for their innovations in problem-based learning and commitment to engaging undergraduates in research.
"What is now proved was once only imagined." ~ William Blake
Social scientists study human behavior—its cultural, social, political, economic, and expressive characteristics and determinants. They also seek solutions to the nation’s and the world’s most serious problems—social problems that require human, not technical solutions. Students deal with real issues: creating a safer world, increasing prosperity, improving health, educating nations, promoting fairness, reducing discrimination, and protecting the environment.
"A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret Mead
The College of Arts and Sciences supports the enduring value of a liberal education and the importance of cultivating new and emerging fields of knowledge and artistic expression. As we augment core disciplinary areas, we also seek to support interdisciplinary programs that offer new opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and research initiatives that promote interdisciplinary solutions to global challenges.
"We will encourage and support innovative interdisciplinary collaborations." ~ CAS Strategic Plan 2011
Students preparing for careers as middle and high school teachers graduate with majors in the subjects they will teach from nationally accredited programs. As “highly qualified" Biology, Chemistry, English, Foreign Language, History, Mathematics, Music, Physics or Social Studies teachers, CAS endorses students for certification to teach in Delaware and other states.
"Educating is always a vocation rooted in hopefulness. As teachers, we believe that learning is possible, that nothing can keep an open mind from seeking after knowledge and finding a way to know." ~ bell hooks

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Warner and Taylor awards
Gealina Dun, who will graduate with an honors degree in neuroscience and will attend medical school in the fall, has been selected to receive the Warner Award as the outstanding senior woman.
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Joel Best honored
Joel Best, professor of sociology and criminal justice and author of 20 books about social problems, has been selected to receive the 2012 Francis Alison Award.
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Plastino Scholars 2012
At a recent dinner, the four 2011 Plastino Scholars recounted their experiences that were made possible by the program and welcomed the incoming 2012 cohort.
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May 16th, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Sixth Annual Psychology Poster Day
@ 002 McKinly:
A great way to meet faculty and students, and learn about research opportunities in the Psychology Department
May 16th, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Celebrating Achievement and Success
@ Gore Recital Hall, Center for the Arts:
The College of Arts and Sciences celebrates faculty accomplishments and alumni award winners. Open to all employees and students in the college.
May 16th, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Henry Tanner Colloquium
@ 103 Gore Hall:
Presentation featuring research related to the exhibition Henry Ossawa Tanner: Modern Spirit

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Jun. 1st, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Alumni Weekend Kick-off Reception
@ Memorial Hall:
Please join George Watson ’85 PhD, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, and Matthew Robinson, director of the Institute of Global Studies, as they co-host a reception featuring international wine, beer, cuisine and entertainment. For more information, call (302) 831-7032, or to register for this event:

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Reimagining learning
University of Delaware alumni surveyed progress on the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Laboratory (ISE-Lab) during a tour of the facility grounds, Wednesday, Sept. 21. Wearing hard hats and bright vests, the group viewed computer models detailing the building's specifications and features, before heading outside and training their eyes upward to envision what the building's skeleton framework will look like in its finished form.

"As a venture capitalist in the life sciences I understand the importance of making tomorrow's discoveries possible," shared Bruce C. Robertson, a 1989 graduate who donated to the project. "The ISE-Lab sets up innovative research possibilities by bringing students at all levels into the research environment; it's a concept I've not seen before and I am thrilled to support it."

Today's scientific challenges are complex and require collaboration among people with many types of expertise – a reality not reflected in the design of traditional science and engineering buildings organized by department.
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From the Dean

Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware, where arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences comprise the intellectual and cultural life of the oldest and largest of the University’s seven colleges. Here, we blend the rich liberal arts tradition with the newest advancements in science and research. From a Nobel Laureate to a Rhodes Scholar, our faculty and students enrich not just our campus community but the world.

Our students are actively engaged in “discovery learning,” studying solar activity in Antarctica, producing documentaries in Uganda and working alongside faculty on the most pressing questions of our day. Our faculty are mentors, researchers and experts in “idea leadership,” educating the next generation of scholars and advancing the scholarship of their fields. Our alumni exemplify our status as a “talent magnet,” using their knowledge and education to thrive in their professions.

With 23 academic departments, 27 interdisciplinary programs and centers, and more than 10,000 students, the College of Arts and Sciences invites you to learn more about our great college by visiting us in person—or virtually, through these pages.
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