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Thursday, May 1

Who are the NACIREMA? (CEO workshop)
12–1:30pm • MacAlister Hall, Room 2020
Presented by: Stephanie McKissic, Program Coordinator, Global and International Education
Participants will understand how perception can influence attitudes and dispositions of other cultures and develop skills for respect and tolerance.

Networking Night
4pm • Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center
Presented by: Steinbright Career Development Center
Attendees will be able to meet and mingle with employers in a comfortable setting to get advice about job objectives and career paths, establish new connections, learn about employment trends, and even discuss available employment opportunities. Sign up will be in the Steinbright Career Development Center, 3201 Arch Street.

Planning for the First 5 Years after Graduation (CEO workshop)
6–7:30pm • MacAlister Hall, Room 2020
Presented by: Ephraim Worede, Systems Coordinator
This is an opportunity on how to focus your achievements before graduation for the rest of your life after graduation. Come prepared to share short and concise achievements and future goals, and you might impact someone else’s life.

Greek Values Revisited (CEO workshop)
6–7:30pm • Myers Hall, Tutor Lounge
Presented by: Katie Peoples, Director Fraternity and Sorority Life
You are involved in Fraternity and Sorority Life, but do you really understand the history of Greek Letter Organizations? Why are there chapter values and rituals? Learn important information about Greek Life's history, governance structures, and the relationships between chapters and their host institutions. This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.


Friday, May 2

The Business of Filmmaking at Black Lily Film Festival
8:30am • Bossone Research Enterprise Center, 3rd floor atrium
Presented by: Philadelphia Film Office
This is for a private audience, registration is required: hilary.mcnamara@drexel.edu
The Philadelphia Film Office is partnering with Black Lily Film Festival host a panel "The Business of Filmmaking at Black Lily Film Festival"


Saturday, May 3

Off-Campus Leadership Challenge Course (CEO workshop)
9am–2pm • Meet at Creese Student Center and travel by bus to Villanova University
Presented by: Office of Campus Activities
Free leadership challenge course experience. Come participate with other students in a wide variety of leadership and teambuilding exercises and games. This is designed for students who want to have fun and actively participate in activities. Free Lunch Provided - RSVP to CEO@drexel.edu

Nick Pipino Run
10am • Creese Student Center (for check-in)

Business Plan Development Workshop:
“Risk, Legal Issues and Putting It All Together”

10am • Baiada Center, 3225 Arch Street, Room G-55
Presented by: Michele Masterfano
Registration is required at www.lebow.drexel.edu/events


Monday, May 5

The First Post MBA Job: Tips for Meeting and Exceeding Expectations
4:30pm • Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Room 102
Presented by: MBA Career Services
A business isn't a business until you set it up legally. We'll discuss the various legal forms of business, and what they might mean to you down the road. We'll also talk about how you determine the risks you face, and what you need to do to make sure they don't ruin your business. Registration is required at www.lebow.drexel.edu/events

Interpersonal Leadership Skills (CEO workshop)
6–7:30pm • MacAlister Hall, Room 2020
Presented by: Ari Hauben, Director Campus Activities
This seminar will focus on strategies for identifying personal leadership style, strengths, and weaknesses. Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, participants will be able to evaluate their skills and determine specific areas of growth. Learn how a diversity of styles can contribute to an organization's effectiveness.

Conflict Management (CEO workshop)
6–7:30pm • MacAlister Hall, Room 2020
Presented by: Amy Downey, Assistant Director/Resident Director, Residential Living; Dillon Eppenstein, Head RA for Calhoun Hall
This seminar will focus on strategies of mediating conflict through effective leadership

Greek Week Speakers: Jerry Nelson and Paul Wineman
8pm • Main Building, Auditorium


Tuesday, May 6

EMPLOYER OF THE WEEK:
SMART Business Consulting and Advisory

5pm • Matheson Hall, Room 208
Hosted by: LeBow College of Business
Join representatives from SMART Business Advisory and Consulting LLC as they discuss current trends and developments amidst a changing economy on the consulting industry and the company. This will be an opportunity to meet with managers and explore career paths and opportunities both at SMART and in the consulting industry. Registration is required at www.lebow.drexel.edu/events

Confrontation Made Simple
Presented by: Katie Ludgate and Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority
6–7:30pm • Creese Student Center, Room 226

Women and Leadership (CEO workshop)
6–7:30pm • MacAlister Hall, Room 2020
Presented by: Dana D’Angelo, Director General Business Studies and Julie LaRosa, Instructor LeBow College of Business
A recent study of women in executive positions found that although women get higher ratings than men on management style, the very characteristics and strategies that earn them praise prevent them from reaching the top. Why is this? What are the barriers to women's advancement? Learn strategies designed to help women succeed and prosper as leaders today and in the future.

Leadership Lessons from Sports Greatest Coaches
(CEO workshop)
6–7:30pm • Myers Hall, Tutor Lounge
Presented by: Dan Simmons, Associate Director Athletics
Learn the insights and theories of some sports most successful “field generals”! The session’s topics include John Wooden’s “Pyramid of Success” and what Mike Krysewski’s four most powerful words! A fun and interactive discussion of sports and leadership.

Pharmaceutical Leadership Forum featuring James E. Barrett Ph.D.
6pm • Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Room 102
Presented by: The LeBow College of Business
"A Retrospective Look and Prospective View of the Discovery and Development of CNS Drugs"
Dr. Barrett will present a brief historical summary of the major early developments in the field to treat CNS disorders - depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. The presentation will then review the progress from those discoveries to the present with a glimpse into recent developments in the treatment of these disorders, as well as the current landscape and prospects for emerging drug discoveries in neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders


Wednesday, May 7

A View From the Top with Renee Amoore
6pm • Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Room 102
Presented by: The LeBow College of Business
Renee Amoore, President and Founder of The Amoore Group will present and sign her new book, "The Elevator of Achievement." An “elevator,” as defined by Webster's dictionary, is a transport device used to move goods or people “vertically.” A positive trajectory in the right direction, the training symposium known as “The Elevator of Achievement” demonstrates how this mechanical device is used as a metaphor to challenge learners and their attitudes about success, prejudice, oppression, equality, business, and leadership as the climb of life determines how ordinary women can become extraordinary leaders. Networking reception to follow.

Caffeinate Your Org: Learn How to Make Your Organization Good to the Last Drop (CEO workshop)
6–7:30pm • Myers Hall, Tutor Lounge
Presented by: Daniel J. Schniedermeier, Assistant Director/Resident Director Residential Living
Have you ever wondered why people cannot go a day without a visit (or two) to the local Starbucks? What keeps customers coming, especially just for a cup of coffee? In this presentation, lessons from Joseph A. Michelli's bestselling chronicle, “The Starbucks Experience”, will be applied to student organizations and student leaders. By pondering some lessons from corporate America, hopefully you will gain an understanding of how to attract new members, keep your membership happy, and build a lasting organization that will extend beyond your era. Learn how you can create a winning legacy.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

Networking Workshop
5pm • Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Room 207
Presented by: Undergraduate Career Services
Explore and utilize your personal and extended network and learn about opportunities to network on campus and with LeBow alumni. Registration is required at www.lebow.drexel.edu/events

Lessons from an Enduring Entrepreneur
Presented by: Jock Sommese, Convergence Homes
6–7:30pm • Creese Student Center, Room 226


Thursday, May 8

VOTE for Student Government Begins
Voting for the Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA) positions starts on May 8th at 5pm and ends on May 15th at 5pm. Voting occurs at drexel.edu/usga/vote

Volunteerism & Sports: Importance of Paying Forward & Service through Sports
Presented by: Dan Simmons, Associate Director Athletics
6–7:30pm • MacAlister Hall, Room 2019

Exploring Internships
5pm • Matheson Hall, Room 212
Presented by: LeBow College of Business
Introduction to the value of an internship and how to search for one. Tips on maximizing the use of the Internet, executive search firms, networking, and other tools. Registration is required at www.lebow.drexel.edu/events

Drexel Campus Cleanup
6–8pm • Meet at Caneris Hall
Join the Drexel Sierra Student Coalition as they try and help make the Campus more beautiful!

Combating Procrastination (CEO workshop)
6–7:30pm • MacAlister Hall, Room 2020
Presented by: Sheila Graves, Educational Consultant and Drexel University PhD Candidate
Procrastination is the ultimate time waster. In this workshop, learn about procrastination indicators and motives. Participants will walk away with an action plan to combat procrastination!

The Pay Off: Making the Most of College (CEO workshop)
6–7:30pm • Creese Stuent Center, Room 226
Presented by: Jason Miller, Specialty Sales SLDP for J & J;
John Cooke, Assistant Dean Campus Engagement
At this informative workshop we will discuss some of the tricks of the trade about college life. Making the most out of your college career can pay off far beyond the time you put in. Find out how getting involved, landing critical internships, and growing relationships will help you make your mark not just at college, but in the real world.


Friday, May 9

Feel the Beat! CPR Awareness
Presented by Yola Nash & Commuter Assistants
11am – 12pm • Creese Student Center, GSDC, Conference Room D
DON’T CHOKE! But if you did, would anyone around be able to help you?
If your friend’s heart suddenly stopped, would you know what needs to be done to help save his/her life? Yola Nash knew what to do when a fellow performer dropped down on stage due to a sudden heart attack. Visit her website at cprawareness.org. Food and beverage will be provided!

Lunch, Learn and Lead featuring Bijan Khosrowshahi
12pm • Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Room 102
Presented by: LeBow College of Businesss
Mr Khosrowshahi first and the only non- Japanese CEO of a publically traded Japanese insurance company will discuss some of the unique initiatives that have enabled Fuji to achieve these results as well as some of the stereotype impressions of Japanese work force and corporations from his perspective. Registration is required at www.lebow.drexel.edu/events

English Awards Ceremony
3–5pm • Living Arts Lounge, Creese Student Center
The Department of English and Philosophy is pleased to invite the Drexel community to honor some of the best students from the department in three of our programs: the Freshman Writing Contest, the WoW Writing Contest, and the English Honor Society. Refreshments will be served.

Interior Design Senior Show
6–10pm • FUEL Gallery, 3rd and Arch Streets, Philadelphia
The show allows the senior class to showcase their work for family, friends, faculty, and the design community. It is an event that celebrates the seniors' accomplishments and hard work over their four years at Drexel University. The event is free and open to the public with refreshments being served.


Monday, May 12

Networking Skills
5pm • Matheson Hall, Room 212
Presented by: MBA Career Services
Over 70% of people report that they found their jobs through talking with people that is networking. Learn how to develop and maintain personal, social, and professional networks. Registration is required at www.lebow.drexel.edu/events

Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop - “Getting the Right People on the Bus: Hiring Your First 10 Employees”
6–8:30pm • Baiada Center, 3225 Arch Street, Room G-55
Presented by: Harry Griendling CEO/Founder, DoubleStar, Inc.
Hiring the first employees is a crucial step for a new start-up. Entrepreneurs must carefully diagnose what skill sets are necessary to build an effective team, recruit and retain talented people, and set up methods to measure effectiveness. Attend this workshop to learn from a leader in the industry how to avoid common hiring mistakes and optimize your employee recruitment efforts. Must register for this workshop for additional information Registration is required at www.lebow.drexel.edu/events

Fraternity and Sorority Life: Annual Awards Ceremony
6pm • Bossone Research Enterprise Center, Mitchell Auditorium

Teamwork and Sportsmanship: Applying Values of Sports to Everyday Life! (CEO workshop)
6–7:30pm • MacAlister Hall, Room 2020
Presented by: Dan Simmons, Associate Director Athletics
Why is sport so often referred to as a “laboratory” of real life? What values can be taken from a sports experience and applied to a person’s everyday life? This session will look at two important values that are often assumed we learn through sports and how these values can be truly learned or developed in sports experienced and applied to a participant’s life.

USGA Joint Session
7pm • Greenawalt Student Center, Conference Room D
Meeting of all USGA members. Open to all students.

The “PostSecret Project” Lecture
8pm • Main Building, Aditorium
Presented by: Frank Warren and the Campus Activities Board
Called “the most trusted stranger in America,” Frank Warren is the sole founder and curator of the PostSecret Project: A collection of nearly 200,000 highly personal and artfully decorated postcards mailed anonymously from around the world, displaying the soulful secrets we never voice. Visit postsecret.blogspot.com for secrets.


Tuesday, May 13

Enhancing Student Learning: Higher Education and Student Affairs Symposium
1-4pm • Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center
Presented by: Student Life
This symposium provides the opportunity to learn from staff and faculty colleagues about important trends, best practices and hot issues in higher education.

Honors Business QuizBowl
5:30pm • MacAlister Hall, 6th floor, University Club
Teams of up to 4 students will compete against one another in a Business QuizBowl. Come prepared to answer business related questions! Each member of the winning team will receive an i-pod! Light refreshments/Check-in begins at 5:30 PM. The QuizBowl game will begin at 6:00 PM. No deposit is required. Event is sponsored by the Pennoni Honors College and the LeBow College of Business. Sign up in the Pennoni Honors College Office. Space is limited, so register early!

Student Organization Leadership Symposium
6–9pm • Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center
Presented by: Leadership Assistants and the Office of Campus Activities

Take Back the Night
6pm • Korman Quad
Presented by: Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.
The rally and candle light vigil serves to remember victims of domestic violence and to fight to end domestic violence. "Take Back the Night" is free and open to the public


Wednesday, May 14

DRAGON DAY
11am–3pm • Korman Quad
PRSSA presents Dragon Day 2008! This year marks the fourth annual Dragon Day, featuring our traditional "Create Your Own Dragon" contest, in which student organizations can create three-dimensional models of our school mascot, Mario the Magnificent. The models represent each group's work, mission and school spirit and are judged for cash prizes. This year, Dragon day will also feature brand-new events for individual participation, such as the "Dress as a Dragon" costume contest and the "10-Minute Dragon" challenge, in which students will have minutes to create a dragon from arts and crafts materials.

SOOT Training For Returning and New Officers
The following SOOTs are for the new 2008-2009 recognition year (until June 30, 2009).
For Returning Officers:
  12–12:30pm • MacAlister Hall, Room 2019
  6–6:30pm • Daskalakis Athletic Center, Media Room
For New Officers:
  12:30–2pm • MacAlister Hall, Room 2019
  6:30–8pm • Daskalakis Athletic Center, Media Room

Salary Negotiation Workshop
5pm • Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Room 307
Presented by: Undergraduate Career Services
Learn to evaluate the critical components of salary packages and how to implement successful tips on approaching employers with counter offers. Registration is required at www.lebow.drexel.edu/events

Toastmasters Member Meeting
5pm • Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Room 308
The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership Contact: Ms. Cassandra Brown Email: cassandra.l.brown@drexel.edu

Career Mentoring Workshop (What options do you have as a Biomedical Engineer in the Medical Device Industry?)
5–7pm • Bossone Research Enterprise Center, 3rd floor atrium
Come to the workshop and learn more about those options that you thought never existed! Find out about the innumerable possibilies you have as Drexel BIOMEDs when you go to the outside world! Free snacks will be provided.

Power vs. Privilege (CEO workshop)
6–7:30pm • MacAlister Hall, Room 2020
Presented by: Lesley Villarose, Associate Director, Student Union Operations
This presentation discusses the difference between power and privilege as related to being a student leader on campus. This presentation will define the different types of power and how we use it in our personal and professional life.

Delegating for Results (CEO workshop)
6–7:30pm • MacAlister Hall, Room 2020
Presented by: Eric Benshetler, Engineering Manager, Unisys Corporation
Would you rather do it yourself than let someone else try? This workshop will teach you how to use the 6 steps of effective delegation, recognize tasks suitable for delegation, overcome common barriers, and match people to the tasks. Effective delegation helps others develop skills while achieving greater results for everyone in the organization. You'll get a chance to learn by doing at this interactive workshop.

Gaming Executives Event Panel
6:30–8:30pm • Matheson Hall, Room 109
The Event will be a panel of Gaming Executives from various casinos in the Northeast speaking about the industry.  A general discussion of the industry will be held and then each speaker will present his or her perspective with how they got into the industry, what their position entails, and future prospectives.


Thursday, May 15

LAST day to VOTE for Student Government:
Voting for the Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA) positions starts on May 8th at 5pm and ends on May 15th at 5pm. Voting occurs at www.drexel.edu/usga/vote

Salary Negotiation Workshop
4pm • Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Room 206
Presented by: Undergraduate Career Services
Learn to evaluate the critical components of salary packages and how to implement successful tips on approaching employers with counter offers. Registration is required at www.lebow.drexel.edu/events

Understanding Business Cultures Around The World
6 – 7:30pm • 2020 MacAlister
Presented by: Larissa Yeager, Employer Relations Coordinator; Stefan Perun, Cooperative Education Coordinator and Winifred Harris, Assistant to Executive Director

Drexel Campus Cleanup
6–8pm • Meet at Caneris Hall
Join the Drexel Sierra Student Coalition as they try and help make the Campus more beautiful!

Post ASB Forum
7–8:30pm • Race Street Hall, Multipurpose Room
Join us for a post ASB panel forum and come ask questions and learn what it takes to lead an Alternative Spring Break Trip Leader. Light refreshments will be served.

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