University of Delaware - Blue Hen Yearbook (Newark, DE)

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President Trabant The University of Delaware is made up of ten colleges. Within these various colleges, there are 105 undergraduate majors, 76 masters, and 41 doctoral programs. At the head of this institution is Presi- dent E.A. Trabant. Originally interested in music and philosophy, President Trabant later focused his edu- cation on his sharp mathemat- ical abilities. While in college, he noticed the positive rela- tionship between the faculty and students, and enjoyed the mentally alive , cultured atmosphere. These observa- tions played an important role in President Trabant ' s future. President Trabant enjoys his work and various hobbies, such as tending his vegetable garden, exercising, listening to music, and attending the theatre. He also furthers his in- tellectual growth through reading and attending lectures. President Trabant has noticed various changes within the University over the years, pri- marily that more females are enrolling in the University. This is due to increased opportuni- ties in the job market, which have made women more self- confident and career oriented. Students, Trabant says, seem to be more realistic about life. Also, they realize that a lot of work is needed to make a modest change. President Trabant believes that prospec- tive students are drawn to the University because of the in- volvement of the total com- munity with the University, the dynamic atmosphere, and the beauty of the campus. President Trabant advises students that learning is a life-long process. joining in the holiday celebration, President Trabant addresses a crowd in the Kirkbride courtyard gathered to witness the annual Christmas tree lighting. A handshake and a smile show team- work between Greg McClatchy, Presi- dent Trabant, Fern Oppenheimer and Rob Seeburger. 18 Academics

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Provost Dr. Leon Campbell Dr. Leon Campbell is responsi- ble for the allocation of Uni- versity resources and for lea- dership of academic programs. He is pleased that the Universi- ty has gained a national status and notes that programs are being updated and new pro- grams are being implemented to keep up with the competi- tion. Dr. Campbell believes that a well-rounded, liberal education is still very relevant in today ' s society because people must be able to think and express themselves clearly. Dr. Campbell was a jazz musi- cian, who never slept much but met all kinds of people. He attended the University of Texas as a pre-med major, rather than getting involved with music. This decision was influenced by his father, who was a pharmacist. While at- tending college, he had a part time job washing dishes in a microbiology lab, which finally infl uenced him to become a microbiologist. He did post- doctoral work at the Universi- ty of California, at Berkeley, where he was an assistant pro- fessor in plant science. Later, at the University of Illinois, Dr. Campbell was a professor and then became the head of the microbiology department. Dr. Campbell, eventually, became Dean of Sciences. Today he serves as the Provost at the University of Delaware. His advice is become as edu- cated as possible while at the University of Delaware, so that when you go out into the real world, you will be prepared. 20 Academics