Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Quote of the Day
"A right delayed is a right denied."
- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Hot Topic
01. New Drexel Winter Shuttle Loop

Topics of the Day
02. Sign-up Deadline Today for Electronic W-2 Consent and TurboTax Opt-out
03. Department of Chemistry to Present Lecture by Penn Professor
04. Inaugural Event for Certificate Program in Humanities, Health Sciences and Technology Today
05. Great Works Symposium to Present Biomedical Engineering Lecture Today
06. CEO Program to Hold Workshop on "Character and Sports" Tonight
07. College of Nursing and Health Professions to Hold Online Forum Today
08. 2008 Business Concept Competition Accepting Applications
09. Coat and Blanket Drive for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
10. SCDC Online Features Job Postings for Graduating Students
11. Drexel News Media Watch

 
New Drexel Winter Shuttle Loop

Drexel Transportation announces a Winter Shuttle Loop on the University City Main Campus through the winter term. This new shuttle will run in a continuous loop, approximately every 15 minutes during the evening hours beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the Winter Shuttle Loop.

The shuttle will pick-up at Caneris Hall (115 N. 32nd Street), Kelly/Myers Quad (34th and Race Streets), and the Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets). The shuttle is sponsored by the Division of Student Life and Administrative Services.

Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
Sign-up Deadline Today for Electronic W-2 Consent and TurboTax Opt-out

Today, January 15, 2008, is the last day that employees can sign-up to receive their 2007 W-2 forms electronically via DrexelOne at http://one.drexel.edu.

Electronic W-2s will be available not later than Thursday, January 31, 2008, from any computer with an Internet connection. The electronic option gives employees immediate access and printing capability as soon as the W-2 is available. Employees opting for electronic delivery will not receive a W-2 via U.S. mail.

For employees who choose the traditional paper form, W-2s will be mailed to the employees home address and postmarked by Thursday, January 31, 2008.

Importing W-2 Data intoTurboTax and the Opt Out Feature

Employees using TurboTax software will again have the ability to import W-2 information from the University or the Drexel University College of Medicine directly into TurboTax forms.

Employees should consult http://www.drexel.edu/depts/compt/payroll/ under "Online Directions" for a step by step guide for the electronic W-2 consent form.

For more general information about how to use the TurboTax import feature, visit http://www.turbotax.com.

All employees are automatically enrolled in the TurboTax import feature. Employees who would like to opt-out of this feature, should go to "Tax Forms," at http://one.drexel.edu, click on TurboTax "Import Election" and follow the instructions. Employees must complete the-opt out election for 2007 tax information by today, January 15, 2008.

Home Address Verification

Employees must update the home address that appears on DrexelOne, http://one.drexel.edu/, by today, January 15, 2008, so that it will be correctly reported on their W-2 form. Undeliverable paper W-2 forms will be returned to the University by the United States Postal Service.

To request an address change, e-mail name, University ID number and new address to hris@drexel.edu. Employees are urged to update their address throughout the year as changes occur.

Contact the Payroll Department at payroll@drexel.edu or 215-895-2885 with questions.

Approved under the authority of Thomas Elzey, Senior Vice President for Finance

 
Department of Chemistry to Present Lecture by Penn Professor

The Department of Chemistry will present, "Asymmetric C-C and C-O Bond-Forming Tandem Reactions," a lecture by Dr. Patrick Walsh, professor of chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, January 16, 2007, at 11 a.m. in room 109 of Disque Hall (32nd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets).

Refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Dr. Reinhard Schweitzer-Stenner at 215-895-2268 or 215-895-2638.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Inaugural Event for Certificate Program in Humanities, Health Sciences and Technology Today

The College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of English and Philosophy will present the inaugural event of the Certificate Program in Humanities, Health Sciences, and Society today, January 15, 2008, at 4 p.m. in room 109 of Disque Hall (32nd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets).

Dr. John A. Rich (above), chair of the Department of Health Management and Policy and director of the Center for Academic Public Health Practice will give a lecture, "In the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time: Violence Narrative and Public Health." Dr. Rich was the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship in 2006.

For more information, contact Dr. Emilie S. Passow at ep43@drexel.edu

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Great Works Symposium to Present Biomedical Engineering Lecture Today

The Great Works Symposium (UNIV 241) will present the second event in its Winter 2008 Series, "The Mechanical Body: Building Humans, Challenging Humanity," today, January 15, 2008, from 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. in room 340 of Curtis Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

Dr. Alisa Morss Clyne, the P. C. Chou Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics (who has a joint appointment in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems), will present a lecture, "A Brief Overview of Biomedical Engineering: From the Dread Pirate Roberts to the X-Men," arguing that since humans began building tools they have built tools to improve health and healthcare.

Biomedical engineering has grown rapidly, especially over the past 20 years, bringing engineering methodology to biology and medicine. The goal of biomedical engineering is always the same-- to engineer solutions that will improve human health and alleviate suffering. Dr. Clyne’s courses focus on fundamental engineering concepts and their application to biological systems, in particular the cardiovascular system.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Scott Knowles at works@drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
CEO Program to Hold Workshop on "Character and Sports" Tonight

The Creating Excellent Organizations (CEO) program will offer a workshop, "Character and Sports," today, January 15, 2008, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Myers Hall Tutor Lounge (33rd and Race Streets).

This workshop will be presented by Dan Simmons, associate director, Department of Athletics.

The free workshops are designed for student organization leaders and members. For more information, visit http://www.drexel.edu/studentlife/ceo.

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

 
College of Nursing and Health Professions to Hold Online Forum Today

Dean Gloria Donnelly (above) of the College of Nursing and Health Professions will hold an online Student Open Forum today, 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, visit 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

 
2008 Business Concept Competition Accepting Applications

The Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology is now accepting registrations for the 2008 Business Concept Competition. The competition is structured to encourage participation across all schools at the University. All Drexel students are welcome to enter, including those who are not currently enrolled in the entrepreneurial curriculum.

No prior business plan writing experience is required. Interested students should submit a three-page business concept describing a business idea, its market potential and how he/she would plan to bring it to market. Mentors are available at the Baiada Center to assist student teams with the writing process.

The deadline to submit a concept paper is Monday, February 4, 2008. Five $500 prizes will be awarded. In addition, all competitors will receive valuable feedback from the competition judges, which will prove to be very helpful to those who wish to develop full business plans.

Visit http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Centers/Baiada/BusinessPlan/phaseI.php to register and find complete details about the competition.

For more information, contact Terri McIlhenney at terrim@drexel.edu.

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

 
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.

Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services.

 
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 are available online now.

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

 
Drexel News Media Watch

Drexel continues to make news across the country for its role as host of the 2008 Olympic Games trials in table tennis. The University is cited in an Associated Press story that was published in USA Today, the Philadelphia Inquirer, San Diego Union-Tribune, The Press Democrat (Santa Rosa, Calif.), Centre Daily Times (State College, Pa.), The Times-Leader (Wilkes Barre, Pa.) and Carlisle Sentinel (Pa.) and on the Web sites of ESPN and MSNBC on January 11, 2008. Another Associated Press story that cites Drexel was published on January 12 in USA Today, International Herald Tribune, the Philadelphia Inquirer, San Diego Union-Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, The Times-Leader, The Daily Mail (Charleston, W.Va.), Beatrice Daily Sun (Neb.), Columbus Telegram (Neb.) and on the Web sites of ESPN and The Sporting News. Another Associated Press story was published on January 13 in USA Today, the Philadelphia Inquirer, The Press Democrat, Carlisle Sentinel, Centre Daily Times and on ESPN.com and SportingNews.com. The Philadelphia Inquirer and Evening Bulletin published stories on January 14 that note Drexel. Broadcast coverage of the trials included reports on NBC's "Saturday Today," Comcast Sports Network's "SportsNite," KYW-TV (1060), WCAU-TV (NBC-10), WFMJ-TV (NBC-Youngstown, Ohio), WNEP-TV (ABC-Moosic, Pa.), WPHL-TV (17), WPVI-TV (ABC-6), WTXF-TV (FOX-29) and WPEN-AM (950).
Storylink - USA Today (1-11)
Storylink - USA Today (1-12)
Storylink - USA Today (1-13)
Storylink - Philadelphia Inquirer
Storylink - Philadelphia Inquirer

Dr. Boris Polyak, assistant professor of surgery in the Drexel University College of Medicine, is quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story published on January 14, 2008, about a study in which magnetism is used to drive healthy cells to animals' blood vessels. Dr. Polyak is a co-author of the study, for which Duke and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia served as collaborators.
Storylink - Philadelphia Inquirer

James R. Tucker, senior vice president for Student Life and Administrative Services, is noted in the Philadelphia Inquirer on January 14, 2008, for being named to the board of the Schuylkill River Development Corp., which is overseeing the development of the river’s lower banks.
Storylink - Philadelphia Inquirer

The University is noted in a story published on the Web site of Foundry Management & Technology on January 13, 2008, as a co-researcher in the U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Technologies Program. Other co-researchers include GM Powertrain.
Storylink - Foundry Management & Technology

Drexel continues to be noted as the host of the October 30, 2007, Democratic presidential candidates debate. A story published on the Web site of the Australian Broadcasting Company on January 12, 2008, cites the University.
Storylink - Australian Broadcasting Company

Dr. William Rosenberg, professor of political science, commented on POTUS' (XM Radio) "The Press Pool With Tim Farley" on January 11, 2008, about a Republican presidential candidates debate.

Dr. A. Emin Aktan, John Roebling Professor of Infrastructure Studies, is quoted in a story published on the Web site of the Center for American Progress on January 10, 2008, about bridge safety and inspection methods.
Storylink - Center for American Progress

The fall 2007 issue of Peer Review magazine features a story written by Dr. Barbara Hornum, director of the Drexel Center for Academic Excellence and associate professor of anthropology, and Antonis Asprakis, assistant director of the Drexel Center for Academic Excellence. The story focuses on faculty support in a changing academic landscape.

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

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