The Associate Newsletter - Fall 2014

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address updated in

UDSIS. It is the only way

we know how to contact

you or send official mail

to you. Also, be sure to

update your emergency

contact info for the UD

Alert System!

Important tip

Amber Frushon and CourtneyLane, both Smyrna residentsand UDAAP students plan-

ning to major in communications,worked recently in the SmyrnaOpera Houses Marketing andCommunications InternshipProgram to gain invaluable real-world experience while also promot-ing the arts. Lane, a student at theWilmington campus, is a currentintern; Frushon, who is in the finalsemester of her Associate in Artsdegree at the Dover campus, waslater hired as the programs directorof the Opera House at the conclu-sion of her internship.

History The Smyrna Opera House islocated within the Old Town Hallbuilding on South and Main streets.Most visitors to downtown Smyrnawill notice the distinguished profileof this historic red-brick building,originally constructed in 1869, withits distinctive bell tower and high,arched windows. Many differenttown facilities have been housed

within its walls over the yearseverything from a theater to townoffices to a jailand it certainlybore no signs of returning to its pre-vious grandeur as a local arts mecca.In fact, the building had fallen intosuch disrepair over the years that in1998 it was in danger of beingdemolished, until local residents inthe non-profit Smyrna-ClaytonHeritage Association fought to save

it by organizingdonor funds for itsrestoration. Therestored buildingreopened in 2003and has since servedas a community artscenter that hostsboth local andnational performersand events. Theinternship program,in its first year, nowextends this commu-nity involvement tostudents hoping togain marketableexperience in theadministration, com-munications, andmarketing fields.

Amber Frushonhas a long historywith the organiza-tion: She beganattending the OperaHouses SummerTheatre Camp, heldannually for studentsaged 8 to 16, whenshe was 11.Participants receive workshop-styleinstruction in improv, staging, pro-

jection, and vocal and theater train-ing, she says, and participate in afinal performance assessment writ-ten by theater camp director JimMcGuigan. Frushon says she wasawarded a scholarship for her yearlyworkshop tuition and participatedeach year until she was 16 years old.

I performed in theater athroughout my education wSmyrna School District, andalways looked forward to thweek theater camp because see all my friends and act, wloved, she said. Frushons history with the

INTERNSHIPS LEAD TO CAREERS FORTWO UDAAP STUDENTS

Continued on

Renee Fisher

Email: [email protected]

(302) 831-8108

Howard Fishman


(302) 571-5395

Mary Miller


(302) 855-1657 (Georgetown)

(302) 857-1214 (Dover)

Latoya Watson


(302) 857-1214 (Dover)

(302) 573-5425 (Wilmington)

Appointment Calendar:

www.sites.udel.edu/latoya

Do you have news or a story idea for The ssociate? Email editor Erin Tanner at etanner@ude

From left: UD alumnus Emily Cummings, Amber Frush

Courtney Lane.

ADVISOR CONTACT

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house led her to apply immediately after see-ing a posting about available internships on

the organizations Facebook page in fall 2012,she says.

I had just entered into the UDAAProgram with the Dover campus and was acommunication interest major, she said. Ithought this would be a perfect opportunityfor me to see how I like being a communica-tions major and work in my communitysince I wasnt on main campus and [was]unable to take advantage of all the clubs andorganizations up there. I hoped that in thelong run this might turn into a more perma-nent position, and it did!

Courtney Lane also first noticed the orga-nizations internship posting on its Facebookpage, she said. Fortunately, she was able tolearn more about the job from a firsthandsource before even applyingFrushon isLanes cousin, and Lane sought her out formore information. I asked my cousin Amber, who was cur-rently interning there, about the duties andresponsibilities that interning would entail. Idecided to apply based on both how highlyshe spoke of the Opera House and my mem-ories of attending the Opera House as a child

to see musicals. I thought it would be a greatopportunity to intern somewhere that wasconsidered very prestigious in my communi-ty, she said. Lane balances her internship responsibili-ties with her on-air schedule at ClearChannel Communications in New Castle. Infact, it was this opportunity that drew her tothe Wilmington UDAAP campus; she trans-ferred to Wilmington from West ChesterUniversity so that she could attend schoolcloser to the broadcasting company. Laneproduces commercials and is the traffic

reporter for 94.7 WDSD, 92.9 TOM-FM,1410 WDOV, 1450 WILM, and 1290 TheTicket. Frushon works part-time for ClearChannel, as well, doing the beach trafficreports for 94.7 WDSD.

Responsibilities & Events

Both Frushon and Lane held manyresponsibilities as interns, and Frushon hastaken on even more responsibility since she

became the organizationsprograms director. At thestart of the internship, shesaid, she worked in mainlycommunications and designcapacities, creating posters,

flyers, performance pro-grams, and advertisements.Lanes duties were simi-

lar, and also varied. I wasresponsible for writing pressreleases, helping run thebox office, planning events,producing music for eventsthat needed it, and bringing new ideas inthat would attract the attention of teensand young adults, Lane said. I also set upand voiced public service announcementsfor some of our events that were played on

the radio.Both Lane and Frushon earned a newrespect for event organizing, among otherthings, during their internships. I learnedcountless things about business, and nowunderstand the amount of work event-plan-ning takes, especially when you work for anon-profit, Lane said.

These organizational skills have been putto the test in the various events Lane andFrushon worked to bring about. Frushon co-chaired the Opera Houses inaugural Trends,Tulips, and Tea event, which featured a fash-

ion show, spring bazaar, and high tea. Takingon even more responsibility, Frushon andLane created and organized the OperaHouses recent Summer Solstice BlackoutParty, the Opera Houses first-ever teen danceevent. Held August 2, 2014 a little after theactual summer solstice so as to not coincidewith the popular Firefly Music Festivalandfeaturing black lights, neon dcor, andDovers DJ Styles on the turntables, the eventwas a sensation, attracting more than a hun-dred teens aged 14 to 20 who danced thenight away. After the success of their event,Frushon said, the Opera House is now in theplanning stages for a teen-orientedHalloween party this October. In addition to the hands-on event pro-motion experience gained in working onthese events, Frushon said the internshipalso improves interns organizational,time-management, and writing skills, aswell as giving them valuable knowledge inthe fields of marketing, public relations,and administration.

Plans for the Future Like many students, Frushon was uwhich career path to choose after gradfrom high school.

Originally I was going to become

ultrasound technician and go throughDelaware Tech Diagnostic MedicalSonography Program. My first semesttaking classes, I realized that I was beca technician more for job security thadoing something I was really passionaabout, she said.

Hearkening back to her experiencestheater and dramatic arts, Frushon decon a career that fit her interests far betdecided to become a communications with a concentration in public relationsaid. I have always had a love for the a

and theater, and if I can help people shtheir passion while organizing it and ping community involvement, then thatgreat thing! I also like to have fun, she added. mean, who doesnt? Growing up in a stown, there wasnt a whole lot to do wa ride from a parent to Dover or up nosomewhere. The Smyrna Opera Houseto provide opportunity and be a commcenter for the arts. If I can give back tocommunity and help generate youth/tactivities and make this a space for eve

then I will be complete.Proving that she can balance her pr

director and on-air job duties with herload at UD, Frushon is currently in thesemester of her Associate in Arts degrethen plans to continue toward her bacdegree in communications and is consa minor in advertising.

Lane will also be majoring in commtions at UD, but will be taking a slightlferent course; she plans to continue hecareer in radio.

InternshipsContinued from page 1

The Smyrna Opera House Blackout Party


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Fall 2014

Important dates

Tuesday, Aug 26: Classes begin at 8:00 a.m.

Monday, Sep. 1:Labor Day Holiday; University offices closed;

classes suspended.

Tuesday, Sep. 9: Last day to register or to add courses. After thdate, tuition and a $25 processing fee will be charged for change o

registration.

Friday, Oct. 10: Deadline for midterm grades to be posted in U(first-year students only).

Tuesday, Oct. 21: Last day to change registration or to withdrafrom courses without academic penalty.

Monday, Oct. 27: Registration begins for Winter Session 2015

Tuesday, Nov. 4: Election Day. Classes suspended, Universityoffices closed.

Thursday, Nov. 13: Registration begins for Spring Semester 20

Tuesday, Nov. 25: Thanksgiving Break begins after last class;classes end at 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 26: Classes suspended; University offices o

Thursday, Nov. 27: Holiday; classes suspended; University offclosed.

Friday, Nov. 28: Holiday; classes suspended; University officesclosed.

Monday. Dec. 1: Classes resume following Thanksgiving recess

Wednesday, Dec. 3: Last day of classes; classes end at 10:00

Thursday, Dec. 4: Reading Day; no exams scheduled.

Friday, Dec. 5: Final exams begin.

Saturday, Dec. 6: Reading Day; no exams scheduled.

Sunday, Dec. 7: Reading Day; no exams scheduled.

Friday, Dec. 12: Final exams end.

For the complete UD academic calendar, visit

www.udel.edu/registrar/cal/main.html

I also hope to begin voice acting when I have enough expe-rience in my field, she said. I always loved listening to talkradio as a child, but I never pictured myself actually workingin radio. I later decided to try it on a whim, and that landedme where I am today. It was the greatest decision I ever madefor my career.

Considering an Internship?

Some Advice: Frushon said that while some students might dread the ideaof an unpaid internship, these experiences offer an invaluableeducation that just cant be gained in a classroom environment. Sometimes you have to think on your feet and do thingsthat arent even asked of you. An internship teaches you topush yourself, career-wise. You are able to ask questions, earnopinions from experienced members of the community, learnfrom your mistakes, work in a team and independently, andlearn who you are as a business professional.

Lane advises fellow students seeking an internship to startout close to home.

You never know what opportunities your hometown canoffer you until you search for them. This way, you will have afoundation to build and expand from, and at the very least,somewhere you can call home in a professional sense, as well asa physical one, she said.

by Erin Tanner

For those who are looking for an internship in com-

munications, journalism, graphic design, arts admin-

istration, public relations, marketing, or advertising,

the Smyrna Opera House has plenty of experience for

you. Students will assist Managing Director Robin

Bruner with creation and productions of all organiza-

tional print material and management of our website

and social media pages. Students will work on com-

munication pieces (such as flyers, programs, fact

sheets, and events material), as well as supporting

efforts for our fundraiser events like our Annual Arts

Cotillion; Trends, Tulips, and Tea for Women; author

events, Christmas Open House; teen dances, etc. The

Smyrna Opera House is flexible with its interns and

understands that school comes first. Students are

asked to partner with SOH for 12 weeks, with about

15-20 hours a week dedicated to the SOH. For more

information, students can email soh.secretary@veri-

zon.net or call (302) 653-4236 for more information.

by mber Frushon

Student Interns Wanted!


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Faculty WelcomeAt the AAPs annual Transitions Day event,held Thursday, July 17, recent graduates ofall three AAP campuses and their familiesgained valuable information about contin-uing their academic journeys on theNewark campus.

Students were welcomed by Dr. GeorgeWatson, dean of the College of Arts and

Sciences, who encouraged them to engagewith the University community and make useof the multitude of opportunities that life atthe Newark campus has to offer. AAP FacultyDirector Jack Bartley and Marie Gleason, anInstitute for Global Studies program coordi-nator, spoke about both the benefits of studyabroad trips and the many avenues studentscan take to gain funding for these opportuni-ties. Academic Advisor Renee Fisher, organiz-er of Transitions Day, addressed parents andstudents alike, urging them to learn as much

as possible about academicsupport resources available tothem on campus, adviceechoed by Frank Newton, assis-tant dean in the College ofEarth, Ocean, andEnvironment, who encouragedstudents to be active partici-pants in their own learning.

Resource &

Information FairParents and guests visited themultitude of University programs, services,and information sessions at the TransitionsDay Resource Fair, which was set up inTrabant University Center for the event; itfeatured information about career planning,student life, and academic and personal sup-port services for students. Former UDAAPstudents were also on hand to share their per-

sonal insights about making the succestransition to the main campus, after wthe students in attendance were given tchance to meet with representatives ofindividual colleges, concluding with catours for students, family members, anguests.

by Erin Tanner and Photos: Latoya

TRANSITIONS DAY: AAP GRADS PREP FORNEWARK LIF

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Congratulations to the UDAAP

students who won the Spring

2014 course evaluation prize

drawing! Winners for each cam-

pus were selected at randomfrom completed online course

evaluations. The winners:

Alexander Davis,

Georgetown: Apple iPad

Kylee Morris, Dover: $75

Barnes & Noble gift card

Mitchell Grier, Wilmington:

$25 Barnes & Noble gift card

Winners, enjoy your prizes,

and thanks to all our students

who used our new online

course-evaluation program!

Fall 2014

Are you frequently on Facebook? Do

you tweet to beat the band? Put those

skills to work for your school become

a UD Social Media Ambassador! The Social Media Ambassador Program, which is

run by UDs Office of Communications & Marketings

Social Media team, allows current students to gain

marketable social media experience while sharing

their perspectives on UD life, events, and more. In

addition, SMAs are allowed press access and priorityseating at many University events, such as football

and basketball games and theater performances.

Students interested in social media, marketing, pho-

tography, blogging, and video production are encour-

aged to apply, and students from all majors are eligi-

ble. To apply, complete the UD SMA Application form

at www.udel.edu/socialmedia/students. For more

information, contact [email protected].

Be a voice for your campus as a Social Media Ambassador

Social Media Ambassadors Abby Barber and Meghan Cullen at Supreme Cour

Justice Sonia Sotomayors fall 2013 visit to UD.

Dr. Richard Bacon with Alexander Davis.


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Southern Delaware

ConvocationSeveral hundred students, parents, and

friends gathered for the University of

Delawares Southern Delaware

Convocation ceremony on Thursday

evening, May 29, 2014, at the Heritage

Shores Club in Bridgeville, Del. The cere-mony is an annual event held to recognize

students who have earned an Associate in

Arts, Elementary Teacher Education in

Arts, or Bachelor of Arts in Criminal

Justice degree at UDs Dover or

Georgetown campuses. There were a total

of 208 Associate in Arts Program gradu-

ates in spring 2014 from the Wilmington,

Dover, and Georgetown campuses.

Enthusiasm, Dedication

Necessary in Pursuit of

DegreeThe events featured speaker was John

Hollis, Sussex County manager of com-

munity and government affairs for

Nemours Health and Prevention Services.

Hollis formerly served as senior vice pres-

ident of the Delaware Community

Foundation, senior vice president of the

Boys and Girls Club of Delaware, and

director of personnel for the Owens

Campus of Delaware Technical

Community College. He also served as

personnel director, counselor, teacher, and

coach in the Seaford School District for

30 years. In his address, Hollis spoke of

the dedication students will need as they

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Clockwise from top left: Michael Longoria crosses the st

Jennifer Goldsmith with Dr. Richard Bacon; featured spe

John Hollis.

GRADUATING STUDENTS HONORED ATUDAAP CONVOCATION CEREMONIES


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Congratulations to the Associate in

Arts Program students named to the

deans list for Spring 2014!

Candice Chloe Adams

David James Andre

Jordan Rebecka Armstrong

Michael Scott Ashley, Jr.

Maria Lizett Ayala

Brandon Alan Baker

Rochelle Regala Balan

Rony Jonathan Baltazar-Lopez

Steven Thomas Barry

Andrew Philip Barth

Bradley Taylor Baughman

Margaret Rose Bayalis

Jacob Ellsworth Blacksten

Caly Gao Ya Bones

Christopher Allan Booth

Ryan Patrick Brennan

Jasmine Levonne Brown

Kellee L. Brown

Regine Erika Lim Calaquian

Ryker Mark Lim Calaquian

Zoe Nicole Callaway

Javaun Asanni Campbell

Erik James Caputo

Julia Elizabeth Carter

Jessi Faith Casella

Ryan Joseph Caulfield

Alexia Kim Chambers

Thomas Michael Cooksey

Aaron Cooper

Valarie Marie Corso

Charity Elyesse Cramer

Kevin Andrew Creedon

Rachel Lewis Curry

Joseph George Czechowicz, Jr.Alexander L. Davis

Anna Elizabeth Debonaventura

Marissa Beth Dicostanzo

Alexandra Frances Dipalma

Braci Natasha Dixon

Stephen Michael Dopler

Kevin James Dunkleberger

Ana Laura Elizondo

Lissette Anna Estrada

Isaiah Everett Faison

Sara Fattah

Nadeem Nazir Fazal

Sara Ann Fields

Rachel Elizabeth Frankel

Kyra Nicole Friberg

Gaurav Kumar Gautam

Kirsten Victoria Gerhardt

Nickia Nkrumah Gibson

Kevin Kimani Gicheha

Brian Robert Gilewski

Cara Marie Giliberti

Jennifer Eileen Goldsmith

Angel Aurelio Gomez

Bryan Eugenio Gomez

Ashley Rene Gosnell

Lindsey Erin Grace

Rushard Bernard Graham

Jenna Ann Green

Daniel Aaron Hall

Sarah Ann Havens

Kyle Michael Hayden

Eric Hayden Henderson

Marcus Corey Hendy

Amanda Lynn Herbert

Jordan Thomas Hill

Breeanna Leigh Hoehn

Brandon Lee Holston

Daniel Glenn Horsky

Michael Wayne Horton

Abigail Lea Ide

Leah Marie Jackson

Justin Richard Jagielski

John David Jones

Jennifer Megan Katzmire

Kalyn Taylor Kelley

Taylor Rae Killen

Anthony Francis Lano

Brady Nicholas Layfield

Tylor Daniel LennoxDevon Elisabeth Leshock

Coty Lane Lineweaver

Ashley Elizabeth Little

Jasmyne Denetrice Lloyd

Gregory J. Logue

Miriam Janet Lopez-Perez

Crystal Rose Loudon

Yarissa Jazmin Luna

Jessica Ly

Kyle Patrick Lynch

Andrew Tyler Macdowell

Akram Majdi Madanat

Emily Julia Maguire

Courtney Nicole Manley

Alexandra Patricia Manolakos

Monica Marcial Gutierrez

Kyle William Marvel

Michael H Matimu

Sean Alan Matuszewski

Nicole Eileen McAllister

Ismael Medina Lara

Jebidiah Carl Merritt

Stephanie Michielli

Aubrey Miller

Kaitlyn Nicole Mongelli

Kylee Patricia Morris

Lucious David Morrison

Emanuil Denis Muska

Angela Marina Natrin

Kristyn Nicole Neujahr

Alexandria Caitlin Norris

Fabiola Beatriz Novas-Hernandez

Sarah Elizabeth OConnor

Joseph Edmund Ocalagan

Katelyn Michelle Olkowski

Clarissa Ortiz

Alexandria J. Packard

Jennifer Padilla

Monica Padilla

Nathaniel Damian Parker, Jr.

Minnie Lillian Pennington

Danielle Alise Pettingill

Rebecca Jennie Pheiffer

Alexandra Lynn Prushinski

Brendan Patrick Quinn

Marco Antonio Ramirez

Dafne Miroslava Ramirez-Rivas

Jonathan William Reece

Marissa Marie ReedPaige Elizabeth Reed

Alexa Corynne Reyes

Jonah Lee Riale

John Anthony Romero

Charles David Ross

Glenda Del Carmen Salhuana

Jesse Austin Sapp

Joanna Leigh Scatasti

Joshua J. Scorziello

Jennifer A. Sekyeraa

Steven C. Sell

Deanna L. Seningen

Rachel Jean Senner

Tyler Joseph Shade

Michael Shasanya

Sara Elizabeth Shores

Sheila Sichani

William Tyler Simkins

Tyler Adam Sipple

Nicholas Lee Sloman

Emalee Jessica Smith

Morgan T Smith

Thomas Benjamin Sol-Ch

Gloria Elizabeth Soto

Megan Elizabeth Souder

Alexis Christian Spence

Tracey M. Stephey

Joseph Michael Stevenso

John Joseph Stout, Jr.

Casey Roberta Stradley

John Michael Syryla

Brianna Michele Talkingt

Antonina Marie Tantillo

Bounthong Toby Thepsou

Jade Nicole Thornton

Edwin J. Tirado

Cynthia Noelle Tomeo

Erick Vasconselos

Sandra Cecilia Vieyra

Kevin Stuart Wallace

Karen Ashley Walls

Alexa Jenevai Warrington

Loriann Nicole West

Chelsea Hannah White

Kelsey Amelia Williams

Morgan Shermaine Willia

Spencer Rick Williams

Austin Marie Wipf

Lily Grace WojciechowskSteve Kang Won

Sherika Colette Woolcock

Seth Logan Yauchuczek

Brandon Mark Yeager

Christina Marie Young

Jessica Erin Young

Zachary Ian Zampini

Angela Marie Zielen

Crystal Michelle Zieseme

Pasquale A Zingo

UD DEANS LIST: SPRING 2014The following Associate in Arts Program students were named to the deans list

for the Spring 2014 semester. Congratulations, and keep up the good work!

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