Social Justice Week & Black History Month 2012: Call for Workshops & Programs
Student Orgs - Submit Your Events & Participate on the Planning Committees

Drexel's "Social Justice Week 2012" will bring together students, faculty, staff, and the broader Philadelphia community to explore, analyze, and address issues ranging from poverty, privilege, and oppression, to work toward social justice. The week is designed to recognize the broad range of issues that impact social justice and to cultivate a campus committed to social responsibility and leadership. The week will run from Monday, January 16 through Saturday, January 21, 2012.

Click Here to Download a
Workshop/Program Proposal Submission Form

WANT TO PARTICIPATE BUT NOT SURE WHAT TO PRESENT?
Have a great idea but not sure how to turn it into a program?
We can provide support in planning your program, and have pre-planned social justice programs that you can help facilitate.
For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural Programs
Kerry Hooks (kmh373@drexel.edu)

Deadline for program proposals: Monday, November 28, 2011. Questions? Contact Kerry Hooks at kmh373@drexel.edu.

Black History Month 2012 Planning Committee

The Office of Multicultural Programs is now forming the Black History Month Planning Committee for the upcoming month of February 2012 and is looking for student leaders and organizations to get involved!  The Black History Month Planning Committee needs YOU to help brainstorm and develop the month-long series of programming dedicated to the history, cultures, and contributions of people of African/Black American descent in the U.S. and beyond!  Please contact Kerry Hooks, kmh373@drexel.edu, for further information on joining and attending the first meeting in December 2011!

"Read to Lead" - Drexel's New Leadership Book Club
First Meeting: Tuesday, November 29th at 7:30pm

“Read to Lead” is a new leadership book club on Drexel University's campus, created by the LA Team.  Any student, especially student organization leaders, can join.  We will post book/article ideas on our book club blog and members should feel free to comment on/discuss any ideas they have about the current reading, ways we can improve, or suggestions for future readings.

YOU have the power to choose our first-ever “book of the month”!  Vote in the poll on the right side of our blog to have your voice heard.  Also, feel free to comment on the post and suggest a book if it is not listed.

Our first meeting will be held:

Tuesday, November 29, 2011
7:30pm-9:00pm
MacAlister Hall, Room 2019
33rd and Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Book Club Blog: www.DrexelReadToLead.blogspot.com. For More Info, Email LeadershipAssistant@drexel.edu.

5th Annual Student Holiday Reception
Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 4pm-6pm

Mr. James R. Tucker and Dr. David A. Ruth invite all Drexel students to the Fifth Annual Division of Student Life and Administrative Services Student Holiday Reception.

As we enter the Holiday Season, let’s take this time to enjoy some food and the good company of each other. All students are cordially invited to attend the fifth annual student holiday reception hosted by James R. Tucker,  the Senior Vice President for the Division of Student Life and Administrative Services and Dr. David A. Ruth, Dean of Students. Please join us on:

Thursday, December 1, 2011
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
in the Behrakis Grand Hall
(Located in the Creese Student Center at 32nd and Chestnut Streets)

Student Organization Pictures for Yearbook

Come have a group shot of your organization or team taken for the 2012 Lexerd, Drexel’s yearbook. Group pictures will take place during half-time of the following men’s and women’s basketball games in the DAC:

• Saturday, January 21, 2012 – Men’s Basketball – Game starts at 4pm
• Thursday, February 2, 2012 – Women’s Basketball – Game starts at 7pm

Get as many of your members to come cheer on the Dragons, then meet at half-time for your picture. Be sure to wear organization t-shirts or Drexel gear to make your picture awesome. A copy of your picture will be sent to your organization contact person for you to use on your Facebook page, CollegiateLink profile, website, or other marketing materials.

Email nds37@drexel.edu to reserve a spot during one of these group shot sessions or to schedule another time to have your organization or team’s photo taken.

Join the Lexerd Staff

Each year, a staff of dedicated students undertake the task of remembering the year at Drexel through the publication of the Lexerd. The Lexerd is currently looking for students to work on the production of the 2012 yearbook. Any Drexel student is welcome to express interest in joining staff, and the Lexerd is looking to fill almost all staff positions, including section editors, photographers, copy editors, designers, and ad sales. All positions are volunteer and unpaid. No experience is necessary. The work required for the yearbook is done independently by each student and the staff works continuously throughout the year to collect information and complete layouts in a timely manner.

For more information, contact Natalie Shaak at (215) 571-3575 or nsd37@drexel.edu.

Alternative Spring Break (ASB) 2012 Trip Applications Now Available
Deadline to Apply: Friday, December 9, 2011 at Noon

The Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program places teams of Drexel students in communities to engage in service and experiential learning during spring break. The objectives of the ASB program are to involve students in weeklong community-based service projects and to provide opportunities for engagement in activities that benefit the environment, the community, and those in need.

The 2012 program will run during Drexel’s spring break (March 24 to April 1, 2012).  If you are interested in participating in a trip, click the following links for locations and the application.

The application for ASB 2012 is available via CollegiateLink, our online student organization management system.  Students must log-in to CollegiateLink via DrexelOne.  Once logged-in to DrexelOne, click the “drexel” tab and then click the CollegiateLink hyperlink located on the bottom left-hand side of the page under the Campus Involvement menu header.  The form is available through the following methods:

• https://drexel.collegiatelink.net/form/start/1058
• Via the Office of Campus Activities CollegiateLink page under “Forms” on the left side of the page
• Click on the "ASB 2012" flier posted on the event board on the main page.  The link to the form is available within the flier.

Applications must be submitted by Friday, December 9, 2011 at noon.  Fees associated with a trip are determined based on transportation expenses, lodging, and meals.  Please contact communityservice@drexel.edu with any questions regarding the Alternative Spring Break program.

SPECIAL NOTE: The Office of Campus Activities, in collaboration with several University partners, is exploring the potential of an international ASB experience. Though a trip is not yet confirmed, the potential exists. When completing the ASB application, students will have the opportunity to express their interest in an international ASB.

Meet Our 2011-2012 LA Team

Leadership Assistants (LA’s) support the Office of Campus Activities (OCA) in providing opportunities for meaningful co-curricular engagement that develop self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and citizenship, complementing academic, co-op, and professional experiences.  OCA has a team of 7 student leaders serving as LA's on Main Campus and 3 in Center City for 2011-2012!

Click here to learn more about the 2011-2012 LA Team and to contact them directly.

Click here to download the Fall Term 2011 LA Office Hour Schedule. Please reach out to your LA liaison assigned to your student organization should you need assistance or want to set-up a meeting - contact information is provided in the downloadable PDF and in the LA bio's.  To find out which LA is assigned to be your student organization's liaison, refer to the LA bio's website.  For general info, contact the LA's at LeadershipAssistant@drexel.edu.