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DSU RESEARCHERS MAKE NEW DISCOVERY ON STRAWBERRY DISEASE RESISTANCE
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Dr. Kalpalatha Melmaiee, Associate Professor of Agricultural and Natural Resources, and her team of researchers have unraveled an aspect of the fungal disease mystery that adversely affects strawberry cultivation. Read full story
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EARTH MONTH MESSAGE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY AND LAW STUDIES
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Before 1962, chemicals like DDT were seen as "miracle" tools. Rachel Carson’s book, Silent Spring, changed this by explaining how poisoning nature eventually harms humans. She wasn't just a scientist; she was a gifted writer who showed us that nature is a "web," and if you poison one part, the poison eventually makes its way back to us.
Despite corporate backlash, her work led to the creation of the EPA and a national ban on DDT. Carson transformed environmentalism into a powerful movement, proving one person with a pen can actually change the world.
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STUDENT-FACULTY SOCIAL | APRIL 8
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FACULTY/STAFF CANVAS LMS OVERVIEW | APRIL 9
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The transition to our new Learning Management System is quickly approaching, and the Office of Distance Education and Learning Technologies wants to ensure you are fully prepared and confident! We will fully transition to Canvas beginning in the Summer Sessions. We are excited to host an interactive, virtual training session led by Instructure Canvas to help you navigate the new platform. The training is open to all faculty and staff LMS users.
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📅 Session Details
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Date: Thursday, April 9
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Time: 11 a.m.
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Format: Virtual
💡 What You Will Learn
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The Basics & Beyond: A guided tour of the Canvas system, highlighting the core tools you need to build and manage your courses.
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Live Q&A: An open forum to ask questions and get real-time answers from the experts to help you seamlessly transition your materials.
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⚠️ Important Note for Summer Instructors: Please note that attendance at this live session is required for all faculty teaching summer courses. This training is a required supplement to the asynchronous Grow with Canvas course. For those unable to attend, the session will be recorded, and the viewing of the recording will be verified by the ODELT team.
✅ Secure Your Spot
Don't wait until the last minute to get comfortable with our new LMS. Come learn the system, ask your questions, and get ready for a great semester!
Click Here to Confirm Your Attendance
(Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/KaQqLBLTk9)
We look forward to seeing you there!
— The Office of Distance Education and Learning Technologies
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LOOCKERMAN HALL MUSEUM GRAND OPENING | APRIL 25
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You are invited to attend the Grand Opening of the Loockerman Hall Museum on Saturday, April 25, at 11 a.m. We look forward to having you there to celebrate with us as we honor the proud history of both Loockerman Hall and the DSU Athletic Department.
Don't miss out on this historic event! If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Grand Opening, please be sure to reach out to Jordin Williams, Museum Manager, at jnwilliams@desu.edu or via phone at 302.612.0208.
We appreciate all of your support -- Go Hornets!
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REGISTER TODAY: 5TH ANNUAL SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION CONFERENCE | APRIL 17
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Delaware State University's Safe Space Coalition will present the 5th Annual Sexual Assault Prevention Conference -- Your Voice, Your Safety: Empowering Students Against Dating & Domestic Violence -- on Friday, April 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center Parlors. CEUs will be available.
The event will feature Roxanne Shanté, a pioneering hip-hop icon, cultural historian, and the first solo female MC to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Register today!
go.desu.edu/safe-space-conference-2026
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CHAIRMAN'S INVITATIONAL GOLF EVENT | APRIL 24
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Delaware State Athletics will host its Chairman's Invitational -- an unforgettable day on the greens -- on Friday, April 24, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Wild Quail Country Club in Wyoming, Del. The event raises money for student-athlete-powered events, including scholarships and campus programs.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, buffet lunch, swag, awards, live auction and social -- all while supporting a great cause!
At DSU, we are proud to celebrate a rich tradition of excellence, academic achievement and sportsmanship. As we look to continue building on this legacy, we invite you to join us in supporting our outstanding student-athletes and programs.
Purchase your ticket today
For more information, contact Temesghen Starr at tstarr@desu.edu.
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DSU DOWNTOWN SPRING FESTIVAL | APRIL 25
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DSU Downtown will host its annual Spring Festival on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 131 North Governors Avenue in Dover.
Join us for food, vendors, a kids zone and musical performances by Best Kept Soul, Lights on Monday, Plenty Pepper Band and Remnant Sounds!
The event is co-sponsored by Restoring Central Dover NeighborGood Partners and Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity Rock the Block.
Retail and informational vendor spots are still available -- click here to register as a vendor.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR MAY 13 ASSESSMENT SUMMIT
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The Assessment Office and Provost’s Office invite faculty and staff to join us for the annual Assessment Summit, taking place virtually on Wednesday, May 13, from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. This year’s theme, “The Assessment Garden: Cultivating a Culture of Evidence,” invites us to come together to plant purposeful seeds, nurture data-informed practices, and harvest insights that strengthen student success and institutional effectiveness.
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Following an inspiring keynote, the summit will feature interactive 30-minute breakout sessions led by DSU faculty, staff, and external presenters—offering practical strategies, fresh ideas, and opportunities to learn from one another.
If you would like to submit a proposal, please visit desu.edu/assessment2026. The proposal deadline has been extended to April 10.
For questions, please contact Bina Daniel (bdaniel@desu.edu).
We look forward to growing a culture of evidence together at this year’s engaging and energizing summit!
Register to attend
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