Students can apply now for support for innovative sustainability projects
University of Delaware students looking to launch innovative campus environmental projects can now look to a new source of funding: UDâs Sustainability Council Green Grants.
UDâs Sustainability Council wants to support student projects related to sustainability initiatives. The Green Grants program seeks to increase student engagement, accelerate campus sustainability topics and provide students a way to contribute to the Universityâs goals of creating a healthier campus and reducing its carbon emissions.
âPromoting a more sustainable environment at the University of Delaware benefits the quality of life for all its personnel and reduces our impact on the planet,â said Chris Williams, co-chair of the University Sustainability Council and professor of entomology and wildlife ecology. We are so happy that we can offer a grants program that allows students to propose and engage in spec
When new first lady Jackie Kennedy was about to begin one of the most influential interior design projects in American history, she turned to a Delaware resident for help.
The restoration of the White House during John F. Kennedy s administration had to be handled by a sophisticated expert who had a keen eye for American design.
In 1961, Jackie Kennedy sought out Henry Francis du Pont, an old family friend of her mother s.
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A lasting bond was formed in 1961 between the White House and Winterthur Museum. First lady Jackie Kennedy consulted with Winterthur founder H.F. du Pont for interior design pointers as she worked to acquire and preserve historic artifacts, transforming the White House into a living museum. To watch a video, visit timesonline.com.