Monday, January 14, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Quote
of the Day
"A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus."
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Topics of the Day
01.
Habitat for Humanity to Hold First Meeting of Term
02.
Men's and Women's Basketball at the DAC
03.
College of Nursing and Health Professions to Hold Online Forum
04.
This Week on The Drexel InterView™
05.
Benefits Buzz
06.
Free Speed Reading Workshops Offered for Students, Faculty and Staff
07.
MEM to Present Winter Seminar Series
08.
Coat and Blanket Drive for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
09.
Lecture on Artist Cecilia Beaux in the Anthony Drexel Picture Gallery
10. Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra to Perform at Drexel
11. Two Drexel Professors Collaborate in Pearlstein Exhibition
12. SCDC Online Features Job Postings for Graduating Students
13. Information Session on Alternative Spring Break
14. Drexel News Media Watch
Habitat for Humanity to Hold First Meeting of Term
The campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity will hold its first official meeting of the winter term today, Monday, January 14, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room D of the Greenawalt Student Development Center (garden level of Creese Student Center, 32nd and Chestnut Streets).
All are welcome to attend to learn more about Habitat for Humanity and how to get involved with the organization.
For more information, email Imd472@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Men's and Women's Basketball at the DAC
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 and William & Mary on January 23, 2008.
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.
For more information, visit http://www.drexeldragons.com.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
College of Nursing and Health Professions to Hold Online Forum
Dean Gloria Donnelly of the College of Nursing and Health Professions will hold an online Student Open Forum on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, from noon to 1 p.m. for nursing and health professions students. Online students and students who are "at a distance" are encouraged to attend.
To find out how to access the online forum, click on this link: http://www.drexel.edu/cnhp/news.asp.
For additional information, contact Dr. Stephen Gambescia, assistant dean for academic and student affairs at 215-762-8405 or sfj23@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
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 15, 2008, at 8 p.m.
Elaine Terranova, award-winning poet
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 16, 2008, at 9:30 a.m.
Robert Venturi (above left), architect and Denise Scott Brown (above right), architect and urban planner [part 2 of 2]
Sunday, January 20, 2008, at 5 p.m.
Sharon Pinkenson, executive director, the Greater Philadelphia Film Office
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
Human Resources will host "Understanding and Maximizing Your Prescription, Drug, Dental and Vision Benefits" today, January 14, 2008, from 3 to 4 p.m. in Room 116, Korman Center (33rd Street between Chestnut and Market Streets).
The next Benefits Buzz session offered at this location will be "Tuition Remission" on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, from 3 to 4 p.m.
Benefits Buzz is an informal weekly meeting 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
Free Speed Reading Workshops Offered for Students, Faculty and Staff
Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. will bring the Iris Group to campus to present speed reading workshops on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, from noon to 1 p.m. and on Thursday, January 17, 2008, from noon to 1 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Conference Room D of the Greenawalt Student Development Center (garden level of Creese Student Center, 32nd and Chestnut Streets).
There is no cost for students/faculty/staff to attend the speed reading workshops. These workshops have also been presented at other schools, including Columbia University, NYU, and the University of Chicago.
To sign up or for more information, contact: Nicole Echols at nae24@drexel.edu or Paul Nowak of the Iris organization at 312-351-4747 or pnowak@irisreading.com.
Iris Web sites: http://www.irisontheweb.com http://www.irisreading.com
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
MEM to Present Winter Seminar Series
The Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Department will host the following distinguished speakers in the 2008 Winter Seminar Series. All seminars will be held at 2 p.m. in room 162 of Curtis Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Friday, January 18, 2008
Dr. Vladimir Kolobov, CFD Research Corporation
"A Computational Framework for Multiscale Simulations of Weakly Ionized Plasmas," hosted by Dr. Baki Farouk, professor, MEM
Friday, February 29, 2008
Dr. Jeremy Gregory, research scientist, Materials Systems Laboratory, MIT
"Sustainable Materials Systems," hosted by Dr. James Tangorra, assistant professor, MEM
Friday, March 7, 2008
Dr. Guangyong Xu, physicist, Brookhaven National Laboratory
"Competing Orders in Lead Perovskite Relaxors: How Polar Nano-Regions Affect Relaxor Properties," hosted by Dr. Kim Cook-Chennault, assistant professor, MEM
Friday, March 14, 2008
Dr. Paul Torcellini of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
"HVAC Controls and Design Strategies for Energy Efficiency Buildings," hosted by Dr. Kim Cook- Chennault, assistant professor, MEM
For more information, contact Colleen M. Rzucidlo at 215-895-1482 or cmr52@drexel.edu
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
Coat and Blanket Drive for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
The Office of Multicultural Programs, Residential Living, Student Life, and the Center for Civic Engagement are sponsoring a coat and blanket drive for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service which will be observed on Monday, January 21, 2008.
The coats and blankets (new or gently used) are being collected now through Monday, January 21.
The drop-off locations are:Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services.
Lecture on Artist Cecilia Beaux in the Anthony Drexel Picture Gallery
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 (above) of Frances Drexel Paul, daughter of Anthony J. Drexel, by Cecilia Beaux is part of The Drexel Collection and can be viewed in the Gallery in the Paul Peck Alumni Center (32nd and Market Streets).
This lecture is free and open to all.
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
Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra to Perform at Drexel
The second concert in the Drexel University Campus Concert Series will take place on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 8 p.m. in the ballroom of Van Rensselaer Hall (3320 Powelton Avenue).
The repertoire will include Mozart’s "Duo for Violin and Viola" and "Viola in G Minor," as well as other selections.
Refreshments will be provided and attendees will have the opportunity to meet the musicians following the recital.
This is a free performance and it is open to the entire University community, but seating is limited.
Reservations can be made by contacting Ann Alexander at ac37@drexel.edu.
The Pennoni Honors College and the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design are the co-sponsors of this concert series, in partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Two Drexel Professors Collaborate in Pearlstein Exhibition
Graphic design professor John Langdon and Dr. Eric Zillmer, Carl R. Pacifico Professor of Nueropsychology and director of athletics, have collaborated on a unique exhibition on display in the Pearlstein Gallery through February 8, 2008.
"Open to Interpretation: The Art and Science of the Inkblot" investigates the iconic image and process of the inkblot, presented as both a method of artistic expression and a scientific tool for studying personality and the perceptual process.
The Pearlstein Gallery, located in Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets), is open to the public Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information on the exhibition, call 215-895-2548 or email gallery@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
SCDC Online Features Job Postings for Graduating Students
Students scheduled to graduate between now and June, 2008, who are looking for full-time jobs can access more than 800 job openings provided online by the Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC) recruiting program. Job postings will be available for review beginning on January 12, 2008.
The deadline for posting a resume and applying for jobs online is Friday, January 25, 2008.
The instructions are available online at: http://www.drexel.edu/scdc/cd_recruiting.asp
Students must have a current resume in the system in order to apply for jobs. To post a resume online, students can visit the following link for instructions: http://www.drexel.edu/scdc/resource.asp?Subject=r_SCDCOnlineResume.html
There is no limit on the number of applications per student.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Information Session on Alternative Spring Break
The Asbury Protestant Ministry will host a brief information session on Monday, January 14, 2008, at 6 p.m. in room 0024, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets) for any students, faculty or staff interested in participating in its Alternative Spring Break trip.
This year's trip will take place from Monday, March 24 through Saturday, March 29.
Those who are interested in learning more about the trip but are unable to attend the meeting should contact the Asbury Protestant Ministry at asbury@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Drexel continues to be noted as host of the 2008 Olympic Games trials in table tennis. An Associated Press story published on January 10 and 11, 2008, in The Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, News Journal (Wilmington, Del.), Hartford Courant (Conn.), Wyoming Tribune (Cheyenne), News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.), Lexington Herald-Leader (Ky.), Charleston Daily Mail (W.Va.), Bradenton Herald (Fla.), Tri-City Herald (Kennewick, Wash.), The Post Star (Glens Falls, N.Y.), St. Augustine Record (Fla.), Plain Dealer (Cleveland), Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Ind.), Island Packet (Bluffton, S.C.), Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), Miami Herald and Times-Leader (Wilkes Barre) and on ESPN.com, PennLive.com and PhillyBurbs.com cite the University. The Philadelphia Inquirer published a story on January 11 about the trials. Broadcast coverage of the trials included reports on KYW-TV (1060), WCAU-TV (NBC-10), WPHL-TV (17) WPSG-TV (CW-57), WPVI-TV (ABC-6), WTXF-TV (FOX-29) and KYW-AM (1060), WHYY-FM (90.9) and WPEN-AM (950).
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Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
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