Student-faculty dinners return
Marjorie Bascom
Issue date: 2/10/09 Section: Arts & Entertainment
Four years ago, the University would arrange dinners held by faculty members for all new students as a part of freshman orientation. One of the unique gifts of the tight-knit academic community that we share at UD is the relationships that naturally grow out of the continual association between the faculty and students. But as the student body continues to grow, one "largest-ever" freshman class after another, this dynamic becomes more and more difficult to preserve. So, in an effort to continue this tradition and foster these relationships, Student Foundation, a club committed to preserving the ousia of UD, has decided to sponsor student-faculty dinners for those who are interested on a smaller-scale basis. The representative for the project, Laura Papania, contacts the professors, and a sign-up sheet is then posted in the professor's department on a first-come first-serve basis for a minimum of eight students, two from each class, who would like to attend.
As a freshman, Peter Bloch was part of a large group that visited Dr. Lowery's home, he remembered "a plethora of young children running about, playing with sling shots and Nerf guns." Joining in with their games, he says, was the best part of his experience which ultimately "brought home the idea that the professor was actually human, not residing within a single, academic modus operandi. Also, the food was delish."
The professors that will potentially be breaking bread with students this semester include Dr. Andrew Moran, Dr. David Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle and Sybil Novinski, Dr. Marcy Brown-Marsden, Dr. Teresa Kenney, Dr. Scott Kjar, Dr. Richard Olenick, Dr. Scott Churchill, Dr. Susan Hanssen and Dr. Tiffany Jones Miller. Dr. Scott Boegeman of the chemistry department, is started off the series of dinners Monday, Feb. 9, at Carinos Italian Restaurant. Watch for emails and sign-ups in the various departments to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity.
As a freshman, Peter Bloch was part of a large group that visited Dr. Lowery's home, he remembered "a plethora of young children running about, playing with sling shots and Nerf guns." Joining in with their games, he says, was the best part of his experience which ultimately "brought home the idea that the professor was actually human, not residing within a single, academic modus operandi. Also, the food was delish."
The professors that will potentially be breaking bread with students this semester include Dr. Andrew Moran, Dr. David Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle and Sybil Novinski, Dr. Marcy Brown-Marsden, Dr. Teresa Kenney, Dr. Scott Kjar, Dr. Richard Olenick, Dr. Scott Churchill, Dr. Susan Hanssen and Dr. Tiffany Jones Miller. Dr. Scott Boegeman of the chemistry department, is started off the series of dinners Monday, Feb. 9, at Carinos Italian Restaurant. Watch for emails and sign-ups in the various departments to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity.
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