October 2025
Living Labs: From Pop-Ups to People-First Places
Wednesday, October 15 | 11 a.m.–noon
Virtual Event
Join UD’s Institute for Public Administration (IPA) for an engaging conversation introducing the Living Lab approach to addressing real-world community challenges. This session will highlight how temporary, low-cost transportation demonstrations can be used to test ideas, gather feedback, and build momentum for lasting change.
Potential partners will learn how IPA collaborates with local governments, organizations, and residents to design people-focused solutions and create spaces that work better for everyone. Whether you’re curious about piloting new ideas or ready to take the next step toward partnership, this webinar will show how Living Labs can bring innovation and impact to your community.
Social Work Conference on Navigating Ripple Effects
Friday, October 17 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
FinTech Innovation Hub
Responding to the needs of Delaware communities, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development will host a social work conference on Oct. 17 at the FinTech Innovation Hub in Newark, Delaware.
Titled “Navigating the Ripple Effects: Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Across Generations in Families,” the conference will explore the complex intersection of mental health and substance use disorders within families. Designed for Delaware social workers, treatment providers, educators and students, the event will examine how these interconnected issues impact individuals, relationships and family dynamics across generations.
Participants will earn up to 5.5 continuing education units, learn about UD’s new master of social work program and hear from field experts on generational trauma, intervention strategies, policy advocacy and the role of technology in treatment.
Registration is $75 and includes admission to the conference, a light breakfast and lunch. The conference is free for students.
Register online by October 10.
Practice Driving Stop for Autistic Drivers
Thursday, October 23 | 3–7 p.m.
Cape Henlopen State Park
This program from the Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism allows autistic drivers and passengers to work with the police in a safe, friendly space to practice a live traffic stop. It’s a great way to meet the police and ask them questions.
Interested drivers can sign up to participate in a 30-minute practice driving traffic stop. This opportunity is in partnership with the Delaware Natural Resource Police, Delaware State Parks, and New Castle City Police Departments.
Sign up: Registration is required. Limited spots are available.
Who: Delaware Residents. Autistic drivers and passengers of all ages are welcome.
Police: Delaware Natural Resources Police and New Castle City Police Department.
November 2025
A RETURN HOME: An Evening of Film and Music
Tuesday, November 4 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Roselle Center for the Arts, Gore Recital Hall
The program features the premiere of A RETURN HOME, a black-and-white cinéma vérité documentary that follows Ukrainian journalist Nataliia Ruda as she meets fellow asylum seekers rebuilding their lives in Ireland. Directed by Jon Cox, Associate Professor of Art and Design, the film invites reflection on displacement and the search for home.
The film screening will be accompanied by a live performance of the original score by composer Patrick Long, performed by pianist Jennifer Blyth.
Empower & Engage: The Public Health Exchange
Wednesday, November 19 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
The Tower at STAR, The Audion
Students from across Delaware’s colleges and universities are invited to join in the University of Delaware Partnership for Public Health for a dynamic half-day event bringing together faculty, community partners, and state leaders to explore innovation, community engagement and health equity in Delaware.
Keynote speaker Dr. Priscilla Mpasi, assistant medical director at ChristianaCare, population health officer and pediatrician will speak about her role in shaping public health’s future.
A panel of public health professionals will include:
- Moderator Daniel Harris, assistant professor and PhD Program Director, UD’s Department of Epidemiology
- Dr. Marshala Lee-Mccall, family medicine physician and director of Harrington Trusts, ChristianaCare
- Dr. Claudine Jurkovitz, nephrologist epidemiologist and director of clinical research, Institute for Research on Equity and Community Health, ChristianaCare
- Jennifer Horney, founding director and professor, UD’s Department of Epidemiology,
- Tyler Berl, executive director, Delaware HIV Consortium
The event is open to the public. Registration is required.