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Jan
17

Figure Skating into the Olympics via Delaware

By David Cardillo, Digital Initiatives and Preservation   Did you know Newark and the University of Delaware were the training locations for several Olympic-level figure skaters from the mid-1990s to roughly 2010? Take a look at the athletes below and ...Read More
Headline and article in the Newark Post that reads, "All Eyes Are On Kimmie and Johnny"
Jan
16

Library, Museums and Press Launches UDStax, AI-Based Chatbot Pilot

The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press is excited to announce the launch of the UDStax pilot project. UDStax is an experimental artificial intelligence-based chatbot that can be used by students, faculty and staff to answer general questions about ...Read More
Illustrations of chat bubbles alongside text that reads, "Have questions about Library services or spaces? Test out UDStax, our AI-Based Chatbot"
Jan
10

A View from the Vault: Frederick Albert Slocombe’s Winter Fuel

By Ashley Rye-Kopec, Museums “A View from the Vault” showcases some of the unique, notable or rare items that are a part of the Special Collections and Museums holdings at the University of Delaware. Each month, we highlight a different ...Read More
Detail of Frederick Albert Slocombe's etching "Winter Fuel." It depicts a man chopping firewood with a dog nearby.
Jan
8

How to Create an Overlay in Adobe Photoshop

Text and video by Kyle Krieger, Student Multimedia Design Center   Enhance your video presentations to make them more engaging and interactive by learning how to create an overlay in Photoshop. This is the first in a two-part series about ...Read More
Screenshot of the process of creating a video overlay in Photoshop.
Dec
13

Longwood Gardens: Retro Edition

By David Cardillo, Digital Initiatives and Preservation   Longwood Gardens, a part of the Pierre S. DuPont estate, has long been known for its botanical aesthetic. Walking paths wind through indoor and outdoor gardens, complemented by fountains and light displays. ...Read More
Red and white azaleas on view in an indoor exhibition space
Dec
11

How to Screenshot Retro Games with the RetroN 5

By Mike Gates, Student Multimedia Design Center   Did you know that there is a way to capture still images of retro video games at the Student Multimedia Design Center? In gaming station #4, there is a RetroN 5 retro ...Read More
Image stills from retro video games
Dec
6

A View from the Vault: Manuscript Poetry Notebook of John Wieners

By Aaron Bisson, graduate assistant for the Poetry as Activism Project “A View from the Vault” showcases some of the unique, notable or rare items that are a part of the Special Collections and Museums holdings at the University of ...Read More
The front cover of a notebook alongside a look at the handwritten notes inside
Dec
5

Traci Evadne Currie Appointed Poet-in-Residence for Poetry as Activism Project

The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press is proud to announce the appointment of Traci Evadne Currie, Ph.D., as the Poetry as Activism Poet-in-Residence. In this role, Currie will draw inspiration from our holdings in Special Collections to create ...Read More
A black-and-white headshot of the poet-in-residence.
Dec
4

Recording Podcasts with Audacity: Post-Production Filters and Effects

Text and video by Ellie Parcells, Education Resource Center and Student Multimedia Design Center   If you’re interested in making a podcast but are feeling overwhelmed with questions like “what audio software should I use?” and “how do I edit ...Read More
Screenshot showing the Audacity software in action
Nov
20

Recording Podcasts with Audacity: Properly Recording Your Voice

Text and video by Ellie Parcells, Education Resource Center and Student Multimedia Design Center   The thought of recording a podcast for the first time can be daunting. You may find yourself overwhelmed by considerations like what type of microphone ...Read More