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Past Events

  • Walking Tour of Drexel History

    Thursday, October 27, 2016

    12:00 PM-12:50 PM

    Meet on the steps of the Main Building at 11:55 am 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA

    • Everyone

    What do the buildings and the physical plan ofthe campus tell us about key moments in Drexel history? Come out and explore the campus to find the answers.

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  • Drexel Taylorized: The University as a Laboratory for Engineering Education

    Thursday, October 20, 2016

    12:00 PM-12:50 PM

    A.J. Drexel Picture Gallery Main Building, Third Floor 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA

    • Everyone

    This lecture details the history of engineering education as it emerged under Hollis Godfrey, president ofthe university from 1913-21. In these years Drexel started offering an engineering degree and the co-op.

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  • Drexel, University City, and Philadelphia

    Thursday, October 13, 2016

    12:00 PM-12:50 PM

    A.J. Drexel Picture Gallery Main Building, Third Floor 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA

    • Everyone

    This lecture uses the histories of Drexel and University City to suggest some key moments of change in Philadelphia that established new trajectories, and what those moments tell us about the future of the city.

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  • The Drexel Family

    Thursday, October 6, 2016

    12:00 PM-12:50 PM

    A.J. Drexel Picture Gallery Main Building, Third Floor 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA

    • Everyone

    Why did an immigrant’s son devote his resources to equality in education? This lecture explores the life of A.J. Drexel.

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  • How Do You Tell 125 Years of Drexel History?

    Thursday, September 29, 2016

    12:00 PM-12:50 PM

    A.J. Drexel Picture Gallery Main Building, Third Floor 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA

    • Everyone

    What were the historic turning points, who defined our history, and what sources do we have to tell the story? This lecture provided an overview of Drexel history from 1891 to the present.

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