Monday, January 7, 2008

Quote of the Day
"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest"
- Benjamin Franklin

Hot Topic
01. DesignIntelligence Ranks Interior Design Programs Among Nation's Elite

Topics of the Day
02. Tickets Available for Olympic & National Team Trials at the DAC
03. President Papadakis Invites Students to Send Suggestions
04. DUCOM Hosts Sex and Gender Research Forum
05. Career Services Orientation Sessions for Graduating Students
06. This Week on The Drexel InterView
07. Upcoming Speaker Events in the Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery
08. Men's and Women's Basketball at the DAC
09. Benefits Buzz
10. University City Winter Resource Fair
11. HR Presents Physician Lecture on the Importance of Sleep
12. Drexel News Media Watch

 
DesignIntelligence Ranks Interior Design Programs Among Nation's Elite

DesignIntelligence, a bi-monthly journal published by Greenway Communications, ranked Drexel University's interior design program among the best in the nation, including Harvard University.

Housed in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, the undergraduate interior design program was ranked 10th in the nation, while the graduate interior design program was ranked 13th. In the East region, the undergraduate program was ranked 4th and the graduate program 5th.

DesignIntelligence is the Design Futures Council's bi-monthly "Report on the Future" and the repository of timely articles, original research, and industry news.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
Tickets Available for Olympic & National Team Trials at the DAC

The 2008 U.S. Olympic & National Team Trials in table tennis will be held at the Daskalakis Athletic Center from Thursday, January 10 to Saturday, January 13, 2008. The trials are expected to draw the top 24 table tennis athletes from across the country with 12 competing in men’s singles and 12 athletes competing in women’s singles in a round-robin format to help determine who will represent the United States in the 2008 Olympic Games at Beijing.

Tickets are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. They can be purchased by calling 1-866-4-DREXEL. For more information and a complete schedule of events, go to http://www.drexeldragons.com.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
President Papadakis Invites Students to Send Suggestions

President Papadakis has increased the award amount for the best undergraduate and graduate student suggestions for improving the University. The undergraduate and graduate students who submit the best suggestions to Dr. Papadakis that are implemented by the University will each receive $1,000 cash awards at commencement on Saturday, June 14, 2008. Suggestions must be emailed to papadakis@drexel.edu.

Dr. Papadakis will review all of the emails. Over the years, Drexel has implemented students' recommendations, such as senior exit surveys, teaming up with the City of Philadelphia to help keep the University City community clean, incorporating customer service training in new employee orientation and offering credit counseling and other financial management services to students.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
DUCOM to Host Sex and Gender Research Forum

The Drexel University College of Medicine's Institute for Women's Health and Leadership will host the annual Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin M.D. Sex and Gender Research Forum on Thursday, January 10, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets).

The forum will address research in women’s health, with special emphasis given to the specific vulnerability of women to alcohol and drug related problems. Guest speakers include Dr. Loretta Sweet Jemott, University of Pennsylvania; Dr. Emmanuel S. Onaivi, William Paterson University; and Dr. Dace Svikis, Virginia Commonwealth University.

The forum will also include panel discussions on the current status of women’s health research, as well as gender and ethnic diversity in academic research. A detailed program agenda is available at http://www.drexelmed.edu/iwhl.

The event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is encouraged. For more information and to register call 215-255-7373 or visit iwhl@drexelmed.edu.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
Career Services Orientation Sessions for Graduating Students

The Steinbright Career Development Center’s on-campus recruiting is gearing up for winter term. Graduating students who would like to interview with potential employers on-campus are encouraged to attend one of the Career Services Orientation Sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, January 8, 9, 10, 2008. The sessions will be offered daily at noon, 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. in the Living Arts Lounge (located adjacent to the Mandell Theater) in the Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

No advance sign-up is required. For more information, contact Bill Felty at 215-895-2606 or bill.felty@drexel.edu

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
This Week on The Drexel InterView

The Drexel InterView is hosted by Dr. Paula Marantz Cohen, distinguished professor of English at Drexel University.

On DUTV (Drexel University Television)

Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 8 p.m.
Norman Podhoretz (above) , author of World War IV: The Long Struggle Against Islamofascism and editor-at-large of Commentary magazine.

All programs on DUTV air first on Tuesday at 8 p.m., repeating Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday mornings at 10 a.m. DUTV can be seen throughout Philadelphia on Comcast Cable channel 54 and in West Philly on channel 62. On the Drexel University campus, DUTV can be seen on channel 33.

On WYBE

Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
Robert Venturi, architect and Denise Scott Brown, architect and urban planner [part 1 of 2].

Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 5 p.m.
Robert Venturi, architect and Denise Scott Brown, architect and urban planner [part 2 of 2].

All programs on WYBE air first on Sunday at 5 p.m., repeating on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. WYBE can be seen on channel 35 and on cable channel 34 in the Greater Philadelphia area.

For more information about The Drexel InterView, visit http://www.drexel.edu/thedrexelinterview.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
Upcoming Speaker Events at the Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery

A Philadelphia Writer's Conference with guest speaker Rachel Simon (above) will be a featured event on Sunday, January 27, 2008, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery, located on the third floor of the Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

Simon, an award-winning author and nationally-known public speaker, will discuss her 20 years of surviving the writer's life, and will offer advice for aspiring writers.

She is best known for her critically-acclaimed bestselling memoir Riding the Bus with My Sister, which was adapted for a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie directed by Anjelica Huston. She has also authored the forthcoming book Building a House with My Husband.

For more information about this event, contact Sean Toner at outreach@pwcwriters.org or http://www.pwcwriters.org

On Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at 6 p.m. Monica Zimmerman, program coordinator at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, will give a talk, "Cecilia Beaux: American Figure Painter," in the Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery. A portrait of Frances Drexel Paul, daughter of Anthony J. Drexel, by Cecilia Beaux is part of The Drexel Collection and can be viewed in the Picture Gallery.

For more information about this event, contact Jacqueline M. DeGroff, curator, The Drexel Collection at 215-895-0480 or http://www.drexel.edu/drexelcollection.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
Men’s and Women’s Basketball at the DAC

There will not be any home games at the Daskalakis Athletic Center this week due to the Olympic and National Table Tennis Trials.

The men's basketball team begins a three-game home stand against Georgia State on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. at the DAC (33rd and Market Streets).

The men's team will host Hofstra on Saturday, January 19, 2008, at noon in a game that will be televised live on Comcast SportsNet.

The women's basketball team returns to action at the DAC on January 17, 2008, at 7 p.m. when they face Northeastern University for the first time since their record-setting, five overtime game last February. The Dragons won that game, the longest game in women’s basketball history, 98-90.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
Benefits Buzz

Human Resources will host "The ABC's of Your Retirement," today, January 7, 2008, from 3 to 4 p.m. in Room 116, Korman Center (33rd Street between Chestnut and Market Streets). The next Benefits Buzz session, "Understanding and Maximizing Your Prescription, Drug, Dental and Vision Benefits" will be held Monday, January 14, 2008.

Benefits Buzz is an informal weekly meeting geared toward answering questions and providing information about Drexel benefits. Human Resources representatives will be available to present information and answer questions from faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Trish Mahon at pam82@drexel.edu

Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources

 
University City Winter Resource Fair

Representatives from the Office of Student Accounts, the Student Resource Center/Financial Aid Office and the University Registrar will be available to answer all questions regarding accounts during the University City Winter Resource Fair beginning today, January 7, through Thursday, January 10, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Friday, January 11, from 10 a.m to 5 p.m in the Great Court of the Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

For additional information, visit http://www.drexel.edu/src/resourcefair/. This Web site provides helpful information for students who cannot make it to campus.

Approved under the authority of Joan McDonald, Vice President for Enrollment Management

 
HR Presents Physician Lecture on the Importance of Sleep

Human Resources will hold the next in its series of physician lectures with, “The Importance of Sleep: Facts and Myths,” on Thursday, January 10, 2008, from noon to 1:30 p.m in rooms 2019-20 of MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

Joanne Getsy, M.D., FCCP, FAASM will review sleep-related topics such as how much sleep is enough, why teenagers sleep so much, why sleep gets more difficult as we get older, why snoring is dangerous, and other common sleep issues. The talk is designed to answer questions people have about sleep, and provide an understanding of the role of sleep in our lives.

Dr. Getsy is a board-certified sleep specialist and medical director of the Drexel Sleep Center and an associate professor of medicine at the Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Getsy has been practicing in the field of Sleep Medicine for 20 years. She sees patients with a host of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, narcolepsy, insomnia and restless legs syndrome

Dr. Getsy has appeared on local and national television, including NBC and ABC affiliates in Philadelphia, The "Nightly News" with Dan Rather, "20/20" and the "Today Show" on NBC. Dr. Getsy has authored numerous articles on sleep disorders and continues to pursue research regarding the association between sleep apnea and heart disease.

This event is free and open to Drexel faculty and staff. A light lunch will be served. Reservations are not necessary.

For more information, contact Ellen Posner at emp28@drexel.edu.

For more information on Joanne Getsy, M.D. visit http://www2.drexelmed.edu/physiciansearch//Details.ASPX?RecordId=74.

Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources

 
Drexel News Media Watch

The Chronicle of Higher Education quotes Dr. Robert J. Chapman, clinical assistant professor of behavioral-health counseling at Drexel University, in a story published in the December 21, 2007, issue about medical amnesty for college students who face violations for drinking. Arguments for and against medical amnesty written by Dr. Chapman are published as a sidebar to the story.

Nicole Hester, a member of the women's basketball team, is profiled in a story published on ESPN's Web site on December 23, 2007. Hester battled Hodgkin's lymphoma and was named the recipient of Colonial Athletic Association's John H. Randolph Inspiration Award in November. Denise Dillon, coach of the women's team, is quoted in the story.
Storylink - ESPN

The New York Times quotes Dr. Joseph Mason, associate professor of finance, in a story published on December 19, 2007, about the subprime mortgage market. The story was syndicated in the Chicago Tribune and Houston Chronicle. Dr. Mason commented on the subprime market on WBBR-AM's (NBC-ABC) "Morning Drive" on January 1, 2008. He is also quoted in USA TODAY, Philadelphia Inquirer, Bloomberg and several other news stories, all about the subprime market.
Storylink - New York Times
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The Washington Post quotes Daniel Filler, senior associate dean for academic and faculty affairs and professor in the College of Law, in a story published on December 15, 2007, about a bill that would require sex offenders to submit information for the Justice Department's National Sex Offender Public Registry. The story was syndicated in The Daily Herald (Everett, Wash.) on December 19, 2007. Storylink - Washington Post

Dr. Craig J. Newschaffer, professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the School of Public Health, is quoted in a story published in The Bulletin on December 14, 2007. Dr. Newschaffer co-write a first-of-kind study that suggests the behavior of children with autism may improve during a fever. He is also quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story published on December 15 about New Jersey’s flu-shot requirements for children.
Storylink - The Bulletin

Dr. Leonard Finegold, professor in the Department of Physics, is featured in a story published on the Web site of Skeptical Inquirer on January 4, 2008, about magnet therapy.
Storylink - Skeptical Inquirer

A book review by Brandon A. Gaudino, a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology, was published on the Web site of Skeptical Inquirer on January 4, 2008. The book is titled "Science and Pseudoscience in Clinical Psychology."
Storylink - Skeptical Inquirer

Drexel's interior design programs were ranked among the top in the nation by DesignIntelligence. Stories about the ranking were published on WallStreet-Online.de and in the Centre Daily Times (State College, Pa.) on January 3, 2008.
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Drexel was noted on WPEN-AM (950) on January 3 and 4, 2008, WCAU-TV (NBC-10) on January 3 and KYW-TV (CBS-3) on December 21 as the host of the 2008 Olympic Games trials in table tennis.

Argie Allen, director of clinical training programs in the College of Nursing and Health Professions' couple and family therapy program, commented on New Year's resolutions on WTXF-TV (FOX-29) on December 28, 2007. Ms. Allen, a doctoral candidate in the couple and family therapy program, also commented on WCAU-TV (NBC-10) on December 19 on telling important news during family holiday gatherings and on December 18 on the difficulties families with divorces experience during the holiday season.

The University was noted in an NJBiz.com story published on December 28, 2007, as a resource of the Advanced Communications and Information Networking (ACIN) incubator.
Storylink - NJBiz.com

Dr. John Kounios, professor of psychology, is noted on the Web site of The Evening News (Jeffersonville, Ind.) and The Tribune (New Albany, Ind.) on December 28, 2007, for his research on sudden insight.
Storylink - The Tribune

Marcy Rauer Wagman, director of the music industry program, is quoted and MAD Dragon Records is noted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story published on December 27, 2007, about Hoots & Hellmouth. The label is also noted in a McClatchy News Service story published in the Kansas City Star, Modesto Bee and several other newspapers and on AZCentral.com on December 27. MAD Dragon records is also noted in a PlugInMusic.com story, syndicated on Top40-Charts.com, published on December 19, for receiving the College Record Label Award for releasing Hoots & Hellmouth’s first CD.
Storylink - Philadelphia Inquirer
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Drexel students majoring in fashion design were featured on WCAU-TV (NBC-10) on December 25, 2007.

Dana D'Angelo, director of general business studies, commented on KYW-AM (1060) on December 25, 2007, on LeBow College of Business students' participation in a nationwide marketing contest for Subaru vehicles.

Karl S. Okamoto, associate professor of law and director of the College of Law's business and entrepreneurship law concentration, is noted in the Philadelphia Inquirer on December 24, 2007, for being appointed to the board of the restaurant chain Cosi Inc. Okamoto's appointment is also noted in a Food-Business-Review.com story published on December 19.
Storylink - Philadelphia Inquirer

Isabelle C. Dragomir, an undergraduate majoring in biological sciences, is noted in a First Science.com story published on December 21, 2007, for being named a winner of a student travel award to attend the joint meeting of the Biophysical Society and the International Biophysics Congress in California in February 2008.
Storylink - FirstScience.com

Drexel's 39th annual General Alumni Association Turkey Drive was noted on a KYW-TV (CBS-3) newscast on December 20, 2007.

Drexel's 11th annual toy giveaway was featured on WPVI-TV (ABC-6) on December 19, 2007.

The Drexel University College of Medicine is noted in an EMaxHealth.com story published on December 19, 2007, for its partnership with the Hepatitis B Foundation. The story, syndicated on EarthTimes.org and MedicalNewsToday.com, notes the possible discovery of a reliable alternative to liver biopsy for the early detection of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis.
Storylink - EMaxHealth.com

Drexel's fashion design program was listed by Buzzle.com on December 18, 2007, among the nation’s 10 best.
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"Kidney Klaus: A Hero for the Holidays," a joint community-service project of the Drexel Women's Law Society and the National Kidney Foundation of the Delaware Valley, was featured on WPVI-TV (ABC-6) newscasts on December 18 and 19, 2007, and the Philadelphia Public Record on December 6. Jennifer Rosato, senior associate dean for student affairs and professor of law, is quoted and the Women's Law Society, noted, in the story.

Dr. Stanley Kligman, instructor in marketing, commented on WPVI-TV (ABC-6) on December 18, 2007, on the retail-sales outlook of the holiday season.
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Dr. Carl Drott, associate professor in the College of Information Science and Technology, commented on shopping online during the holiday season on WCAU-TV’s (NBC-10) "10!" show on December 18, 2007.

Dr. Roger McCain, professor of economics, is quoted in a News Journal (Wilmington, Del.) story published on December 15, 2007. Dr. McCain launched a Web site in 1994 dedicated to old covered bridges in the region.
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Dr. William Rosenberg, professor of political science, commented on POTUS' (XM Radio) "The Press Pool With Tim Farley" on December 14, 2007, about the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates debates.

Drexel continues to be noted as the host of the October 30, 2007, Democratic presidential candidates debate. The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the University on December 24, 2007, and MSNBC's "MSNBC News Live" and "Hardball With Chris Matthews" noted it on December 13, among other news stories.
Storylink - Philadelphia Inquirer

CN8's "Money Matters Today" featured Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design's fashion-design students on December 13, 2007.

The Bulletin published on December 10, 2007, commentary by Dr. Stephen F. Gambescia, assistant dean for academic and student affairs in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, on qualities needed in Philadelphia's incoming health commissioner.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

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