ALT A blue background that reads "UD Giving Tuesday. November 28, 2023. Disaster Research Center. Director Challenge" at the top with a QR code that links to https://ud.alumniq.com/giving/to/DisasterResearchCenter and then yellow text that reads "Your gift to DRC supports student summer internships, student travel to professional meetings, and professional development. It helps grow the E.L. Quarantelli Resource Collection, used by hundreds of students, scholars, practitioners, and community members each year. DRC directors James Kendra and Tricia Wachtendorf will match - up to $1000 - every gift to the general Disaster Research Center fund made between Nov. 28 and December 15, 2023."
ALT A blue and yellow background with a photo of Felicia Henry and Ellen Scarpitti standing together with an award and text that reads "Disaster Research Center" at the top and then "Congratulations! Felicia Henry, Sociology & Criminal Justice. Winner of the Scarpitti Award, an honor that recognizes an outstanding department graduate student" and then "University of Delaware" at the bottom.
ALT Black text on a white background that says "'We still have this mentality that owning a home is a sound financial investment, and these days in coastal areas I think one of the big things this research shows is it’s actually a gamble.' - A.R. Siders"
ALT Black text on a white background that reads "DRC is thrilled to be part of this incredible team of researchers and partners from across the country who will focus on reframing the problem of hurricane risk and evaluating different policy interventions for achieving sustainable equity, prosperity, and resilience."
ALT Black text on a white background that reads "Many teachers stated that retention rates, graduation rates, attendance and engagement from students were prominent issues that arose from remote and hybrid learning. Minority populations were hit particularly hard as language barriers, technological access and socioeconomic issues were even more exacerbated during the pandemic and the transition into the 'new normal.' - Britney Vasquez"
Esssential messages at critical times: #UDel's Disaster Research Center has produced a video on risk communication during a public-health crisis. The work was done in partnership with the Delaware Emergency Management Agency. ow.ly/t27q50JOOmk@UDELDRC@DelawareEMA @udcas
Gail Kracyla--one of the anchors of #DRC’s spirit and culture and a linchpin of DRC’s work--retired today after 23 years at UD, and 11 years at DRC. Best wishes, Gail Kracyla! @UDelaware @udcas #BlueHens#UDel
Last week, @covidcalls focused on the #highschool experience during the #pandemic. Featured were Jasmil Castillo, Andrea Valez, & Sydney Reid, as well as Shoshi Satran & Tess Wolf (both of whom are regular #DRC volunteers at Community Day). youtu.be/RSfJ60Kfuus @USofDisaster