UDance Dance Marathon B+ Hero Holiday Party

UDance Dance Marathon is a student-run philanthropy at the University of Delaware that raises funds and awareness for the fight against childhood cancer, with our local beneficiary, The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation – a non-profit founded in Delaware that provides financial assistance to the families of children who are battling childhood cancer. Since its inception in 2007, UDance has raised $16.5 million to help the 46 children that will be diagnosed with childhood cancer by the end of today. 

Make a fundraising page! Any amount helps! $3 could go towards a coffee of a family who has been in the hospital room all night with their crying child who is in agonizing pain from their Chemo treatments. 

If you are looking to get more involved, we have a very special event coming up! 

  • B+ Hero Holiday Party! 
    • What: A holiday celebration with our B+ Heroes who are children that are battling childhood cancer (Games, food, gingerbread houses, talent show) 
    • When: Sunday December 4th, 1-3 pm
    • Where: Perkins Student Center (325 Academy St, Newark, DE 19716)
    • Why: We have the opportunity to create amazing memories for children who have been things that most individuals cannot even begin to imagine! Let’s create a winter wonderland for these amazing kids! 

AAP Georgetown Students- Join the Ink Society!

Are you a writer?

Have you ever wanted to be a writer?

Join AAP Georgetowns’ Ink Society, a judgement free community for writers to gather, share, critique, and encourage!

Beginning on October 6th, the Ink Society will meet weekly on the Georgetown campus on Thursdays, 12:15pm-1:15pm in Room 163.

Meetings will run each Thursdays through the fall semester; the 1st Thursday of each month is dedicated to “Monthly Poetry Slams”

UD’s Student Government Association (SGA) is seeking AAP Senators!

UD’s Student Government Association is seeking AAP Senators for the Georgetown and Dover campuses! SGA serves to represent the diverse UD student population, advocate for positive change on campus, and act as the liaison between students, faculty, and administration! We are currently looking to fill two Senator positions to represent the Dover and Georgetown campuses. We are eager to bridge the gap between the satellite and Newark campuses as well as enhance student life, well-being, and the overall college experience for all AAP and Newark students!

The positions currently looking to fill include:

  • 1 Dover AAP Senator
  • 1 Georgetown AAP Senator

Role: The Associate in Arts Senator shall be responsible for 

  • Addressing all other student concerns within the Associate in Arts program, and promoting unity amongst all University of Delaware’s Campus communities.
  • Student Affairs Senators work directly with the Vice President of University Affairs in creating policies that will promote equity and inclusion amongst all of the University’s campuses.

SGA is a great way to gain leadership skills & experience, give more purpose to your educational career, and make a lasting impact on your college community!

If you are interested in representing your campus and joining the SGA team, please fill out this AAP SGA application form. Upon reviewing your application, we will reach out to schedule a virtual interview.

If you want to learn more about the position or SGA in general, you can read our attached constitution, check out our website, or follow our Instagram, @udelsga.

Questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Julia Hatoum (jthatoum@udel.edu) with any questions or concerns. Julia is the Vice President of University Affairs for the Student Government Association.

AAP Students interested in joining The Arc film club? Read below!

The Arc is meant to be a film club that transcends the original notions of what a film club should be. We will primarily focus on creating films and scripted cinematography, but can experiment in other forms of video production as well (e.g. music videos, commercials, class videos). You do not have to have any prior experience to apply. Our President, Vice President and team supervisors will be more than willing to teach and explain! With this club, our goal is to allow the members to experience and experiment with different mediums, in different roles that are incorporated in video production. Ideally, we will have guest speakers, trips, and more opportunities to learn and connect with each other. We accept all applicants! 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

  • Treasurer
  • Producers
  • Directors
  • Hair Stylists
  • Makeup Artists 
  • Costume Designers
  • Artists 
  • Screenwriters
  • Video Editors 
  • Photographers/Cinematographers

If your desired position is not listed here or you have no clue, don’t let that stop you from applying! Just fill out this 5-10 minute interest form https://forms.gle/2TVgzZggZo9GijAy5 and if you have any questions or would like to inquire about a position that is not listed, please feel free to email our President, Jordan Davis (jjdav@udel.edu) or Vice President, Allie Fry(alfry@udel.edu) and we will do what we can to figure something out.

There is a place for everyone at The Arc. We look forward to hearing from you!

Interested in joining The Review, UD’s only independent student newspaper? Apply now!

The Review is accepting applications for summer positions!

Looking for a flexible commitment for the summer? Join the summer staff of The Review, UD’s only independent student newspaper. These positions are open to ALL students, whether you will be entering another year of the AAP in the fall or heading to main campus.

We are looking for:

  • Reporters/writers
  • Copy editors
  • Artists (photographers, illustrators, graphic designers, etc.)
  • Video editors
  • Web development team members
  • Business team members

Read more about these positions here. Meetings will be held virtually this summer, with the opportunity to continue on our staff in-person in Fall 2022.

Fill out our short, 5-10 minute application here! After you send in your application, Tara Lennon (Editor-in-Chief – tlennon@udel.edu) and Mia Gallo (Executive Editor – miagallo@udel.edu) will be reaching out to you to schedule a time to chat before you join our staff!

Applications are due MAY 18 at 11:59 p.m.!

Associate in Arts Academic Affairs Senator elections!

Interested in being a part of UD’s Student Government Association? You are encouraged to enter the election process for the Associate in Arts College Academic Affairs Senator position!

The Student Government Association will be holding Spring elections for our Academic Affairs Senators from April 18th-April 22nd. Our mission is to enhance student life by actively addressing student issues as the liaison among students, faculty, and administration. We aim to provide sustainable and tangible change on campus while building trust and transparency.

In order to campaign during our upcoming elections, candidates are required to attend ONE of the following rules meetings to learn more about the positions and election rules. The meetings will be held via this Zoom link.

Our rules meetings are as follows:

– 4/11 from 2:30-3:30pm

– 4/13: 3:30- 4:30pm and 6-7pm

If you have any conflicts and are interested in the position(s) please email kntatem@udel.edu. SGA hopes to see you there!

Spring 2022 UD Alternative Break Applications are open until 2/28/2022!

The University of Delaware Alternative Break (UDaB) organization immerses student-led teams in direct service and experiential learning with community organizations to increase knowledge of social justice issues and encourage life-long active citizenship. UDaB is looking for students to go on week long service programs over the course of spring break (Saturday, March 26th – Saturday, April 2nd)! Each program has a focus area that ranges from the environment to houselessness to neurodiversity and much more and involves significant education of such focus area(s) before, during, and after the alternative break.

UDAB has four programs in progress for this spring break, which include:

  • Appreciating Appalachian Culture & Addressing Rural Poverty in Jonesville VA
  • Deconstructing Systems: Housing Insecurity in Sussex County in Sussex County DE
  • Growing Community: Local, Sustainable, and Equitable Food Systems in Philadelphia PA
  • Reframing the Narrative: Autism Awareness and Neurodiversity in Moncure NC.

UDaB also gives out Partial scholarships that are made available based on financial aid.

Visit the website for more information about UDAB: https://sites.udel.edu/udab/programs-2022/

The deadline for UDAB applications is Friday, Feb 18th @11:59 PM and the application can be found here!

If you have any questions regarding programs, applications, etc, please email: bluehenbreaks@udel.edu!

Center for Black Culture presents: STEP AFRIKA!

Join the CBC for: A Cultural Excursion to Step Afrika!
Saturday, February 12 at 6pm (buses depart CBC @5pm)
The Grand Opera House- Wilmington DE

Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding.

Cost: $10 for current UD students
Includes transportation, snacks, and show!

Financial assistance may be available for those that need it. Please email cbc-mail@udel.edu.

RSVP and payment of $10 are required by February 10th and must have current UD Student ID.

RSVP here!

 

 

SGA hosts Student Body Town Hall on 12/8

Join the Student Government Association (SGA) for a Student Body Town Hall on December 8th to address What’s Next? A Discussion about Gender-Based Violence with panelists from the Department of Women’s & Gender Studies, Fraternity and Sorority Leadership & Learning, Student Wellness & Health Promotion, the Office of the Dean of Students, and the Interfraternity Council and Title IX.  The purpose of this event is to allow students to voice their concerns and allow the administration to disseminate information that is crucial to the student experience to help build trust and transparency between UD Administrators and Students. Be heard!

Registration Link: register here

When: December 8th 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Mitchell Hall Theatre, Newark Campus

Visit linktr.ee/udelsga to submit questions for the panelists

AAP Opportunity with the Community Engagement Scholars Program at UD!

The Community Engagement Scholar course of study is a multi-year academic program that provides a framework for integrating traditional academic coursework with hands-on experiences in the community. It is open to all majors and scholars receive enhanced advising. Completion of an eportfolio as a senior allows students to develop a narrative of their civic identity as they take steps into their post graduate life. It is excellent preparation for graduate school or career-based applications.

Students may apply through their sophomore year. Course of study requirements and an application can be found on the Community Engagement Scholars site.

CE Scholars take two required courses and the rest of the credits are based on major/minor courses. If interested, you are invited to register for the first required course: the 1 credit SPPA 100 Introduction to Civic Engagement, which will be offered on zoom on Fridays, from 11:15 am – 12:05 pm (available to students throughout the state). To pre-register, forward your name and UDID to Professor Teague (teague@udel.edu) by December 10, 2021.