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To raise awareness and help address the needs of families affected by autism, April is recognized as National Autism Awareness Month. UD is offering programs across campus for students, faculty, staff and the community to learn more.

Elena Delle Donne, Human Services ’13, is a finalist in NCAA’s Senior CLASS Award competitions. Fans are encouraged to vote daily through March 25 to help select Elena as the national winner for excellence in community, classroom, character and competition. Vote for our hometown favorite!

In January, CEHD is hosting a Graduate Student Open House, colloquia for faculty candidates and nominations for student scholarships and awards.

What makes someone successful when they pursue education and training beyond high school? Many people would point to their parents or other family role models. For others, the “On Track for Success” conference can help.

The National Inclusion Project, which believes that “no one should sit on the sidelines” and that “kids with and without disabilities should be included together to experience all that life has to offer,” has honored a University of Delaware professor …

In September, Amber Beaman, ETE ’13, was presented with a Hearst Foundation scholarship, recognizing her exceptional academic and leadership efforts. The Hearst scholarship is awarded to an active and contributing ASPIRE senior with a high grade point average.

CEHD is hosting a wide range of events. Prospective students, undergraduates, parents, families and faculty are all invited to join us for UD tours, information sessions and colloquiums.

All Blue Hen alumni, students, friends and families are invited to join UD’s Day of Service on Sept. 22. If you are interested in helping to make a positive contribution to your community, you can sign up for one of the service activity “hubs” featured on campus or a service-oriented volunteer project organized throughout the country.

We wish our students a warm welcome to the 2012-2013 school year. On Monday, August 27, we are hosting several events to help our new students get acquainted with faculty and classmates. Please see our calendar to learn more about our new student convocations.

Studying abroad is an incredibly enriching experience. CEHD is offering two programs during Winter Session 2013, providing our students the opportunity to participate in service-learning. There is still space available for Barbados. Attend an information session Aug. 31 or Sept. 5.