Monday, January 22, 2007
Quote
of the Day
"As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live."
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Hot Topic
01. Last Day to Take the SEPTA Discount Survey
Topics of the Day
02. Movie Mondays at Ross Commons Presents Good Will Hunting
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Great Works Symposium on Experiment in New Governance
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CAB Sponsors Trip to Sixers
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Call for Presentations: Drexel Nanotechnology Discovery Workshop
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CAB to Host Cooking Lessons
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Take a Step Up: Orientation Leader-Dragon Assistant Selection
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Contestants Wanted for Hot Dog-eating Contest
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CEO Workshop on Working in the Interstices
10. Career-tip Workshops for Seniors
11. Employer Information Sessions for Graduating Seniors
12. Frances M. Ingersoll, Vice President of Christie's, to Lecture at Drexel
13. Wilma Theater Artistic Director on The Drexel InterView
14. Coming Soon at the World Cafe Live
15. Drexel News Media Watch
Last Day to Take the SEPTA Discount Survey
The Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA) Septa Survey is in its final day. Vote and make your voice heard as the University explores the feasibility of having a 10 percent discount on SEPTA Trans/Trailpasses. The survey will take only a minute of your time.
Go to the USGA Web site, http://www.drexel.edu/usga/septa, and take the survey. All results will be kept confidential and used for the sole purpose of a report to the University.
For more information please contact Stacey Rose, USGA commuter senator at slr52@drexel.edu or Jessica Grace, assistant director for commuter and off-campus student programs and services, at jlg66@drexel.edu or 215-895-2516.
Approved under the authority of Anthony T. Caneris, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Movie Mondays at Ross Commons Presents Good Will Hunting
Stop by Ross Commons (34th Street and Powelton Avenue) every Monday night to sit back, relax and watch a free movie on the plasma screen. Movies are shown on The 2nd Floor and begin at 8 p.m. Tonight, January 22, 2007 Good Will Hunting will be screened.
Be sure to stop by the Grille to receive 10 percent off Dragon fries, and don't forget to try out our appetizer sampler for only $9.99.
For more information, contact the Ross Hotline at 215-895-1000 or visit http://www.drexel.edu/rosscommons.
Approved under the authority of Anthony T. Caneris, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Great Works Symposium on Experiment in New Governance
The Great Works Symposium presents Temple University Professor Mark Pollack (above), who will speak on "Theorizing the European Union: International Organization, Domestic Polity, or Experiment in New Governance?" on Tuesday, January 23, from 2 to 3:20 p.m. in Room 108 of Disque Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
The lecture is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Scott Knowles at sgk23@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost
The Campus Activities Board is sponsoring a trip to see the Philadelphia Sixers face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Wachovia Center on Friday, January 26, 2007 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5, two per undergrad ID, and are on sale now at the CAB office.
The CAB office is located in MacAlister Hall, around the corner from the bookstore (33rd and Chestnut Streets). Ticket sales hours are Monday to Friday, noon-1 p.m. and Monday to Thursday, 6-7 p.m.
Approved under the authority of Anthony T. Caneris, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Call for Presentations: Drexel Nanotechnology Discovery Workshop
The Drexel Nanotechnology Discovery Workshop will be held Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 1 p.m. in the Bossone Auditorium. Light refreshments will be provided at a reception following the workshop to allow time for discussion.
Faculty members from all colleges and departments who are interested in contributing a six-minute PowerPoint presentation should contact Holly Burnside at hcb23@drexel.edu by Wednesday, January 24.
Presenters should give an overview of their research activities in nanoscale science and engineering areas, geared toward colleagues and graduate students who have a common interest in these areas. The goal of this workshop is to foster dialogue and collaboration across the University.
This event is sponsored by the A.J. Drexel Nanotechnology Institute and the College of Engineering.
Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost
Improve your cooking skills with the Campus Activities Board as it hosts cooking lessons at J. Cabot Catering, 301 Callowhill Street, on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $5, with a maximum of two tickets per undergraduate ID. Tickets are on sale at the CAB office, located in MacAlister Hall, around the corner from the bookstore (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
Ticket sales hours are Monday through Friday, noon to 1 p.m., and Monday through Thursday, 6 to 7 p.m. If you have questions, contact the Campus Activities Board at 215-895-2575 or cab@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Anthony T. Caneris, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Take a Step Up: Orientation Leader-Dragon Assistant Selection
If you are a student who loves Drexel and wants to take a step into the student leadership, apply now to become an Orientation Leader-Dragon Assistant.
Find out more about this position at the following information session:
Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 4 p.m. - MacAlister Hall 2019
Applications will be available online until Wednesday, January 31, 2007. For complete details, visit http://www.drexel.edu/StudentLife/olda, the site also provides timeline information, job descriptions and frequently asked questions.
If you have any questions, email Juanita Jenkins at orientation@drexel.edu, call 215-895-1268 or stop by the Office of New Student and Family Programs in the Creese Student Union Complex (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Approved under the authority of Anthony T. Caneris, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Contestants Wanted for Hot Dog Eating Contest
As part of Homecoming Week, CAB will be looking for 10 contestants to participate in a hot dog eating contest during half-time of the Drexel vs. Old Dominion Homecoming game.
First place receives a $100 gift card to the University bookstore. Second place receives a $50 gift card to the bookstore. Third place receives a Coca-Cola chair.
The homecoming game will be held in the DAC on Friday, February 1, 2007 and begins at 7 p.m.
If you are interested in signing up, please contact Brian Borochin at brb36@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Anthony T. Caneris, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
CEO Workshop on Working in the Interstices
Creating Excellent Organizations (CEO) will offer the following workshop today, January 22, 2007 from 6-7:30 p.m. in MacAlister Hall 2020 (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
Working in the Interstices: Communicating with Technical and Non-technical Audiences Simultaneously. Presenter Lesley McBain, senior data editor for the College Board, will look at the question of when is a blank a blank, and when is a blank a zero.
For additional information regarding CEO workshops, see http://www.drexel.edu/oca/leadership/Winter_07_by_title.html.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Career-tip Workshops for Seniors
Students who are looking for jobs after graduation and preparing for upcoming campus interviews are encouraged to attend a workshop to learn more about the services offered by the Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC) at one of the following sessions:
All workshops will take place in Room 250 of the SCDC (3201 Arch Street).
The workshops will focus on understanding the campus interview process, including how to apply, what to expect from interviews and how to prepare for interviews and offers; job-search strategies and resources such as how and where to look for additional full-time, professional experiences after graduation; resume tips and feedback such as suggestions on how to maximize the impact your resume and other application materials make on an employer.
Pre-registration isn't required, but attendance is limited to 20 students for each workshop. For more information, contact the SCDC at 215-895-2185.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Employer Information Sessions for Graduating Seniors
Citigroup and Johnson Controls Inc. will visit campus this week to discuss career opportunities in a variety of fields. Both employers have jobs available in the winter recruiting job listings on the Steinbright Career Development Center Web site:
Citigroup
Wednesday, January 24, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Room 2019 of MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets)
Seniors are invited to learn about career opportunities in the Citibank North American Management Associate Program
Citibank North America, Citigroup's branch-based banking business, has 6 million consumer accounts in 10 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Citibank North America employs about 20,000 people in the United States while rapidly growing and expanding its 916 branches. The objective of the two-year Citibank North America Management Associate Program is to build a pipeline of leadership talent for the company's financial centers.
Johnson Controls Inc.
Thursday, January 25, 2007, 3 to 5 p.m. in Room 2019 of MacAlister Hall
Project development engineering positions are available at the company
A Fortune 100 company, Johnson Controls is a global leader offering solutions in automotive systems and facility management and controls. It is recognized as one of the world's 100 best-managed companies with more than 118,000 employees on six continents.
For more information, call 215-895-2185 or visit the SCDC Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/scdc.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President of University Relations
Frances M. Ingersoll, Vice President of Christie's, to Lecture at Drexel
Vice president of Christie's auction house Frances M. Ingersoll, a descendant of Anthony J. Drexel, will speak on "Art at Auction: High Lives and Highlights" on Wednesday, January 31, 2007, at 6 p.m. in the Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery, on the third floor of Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Ingersoll will discuss Christie's auctions of the art collections of Doris Duke, daughter of tobacco and electric power industrialist James Buchanan Duke; New York collectors Victor and Sally Ganz; and the Loeb Collection, the largest private collection of works by Picasso.
The lecture is free and open to the public. A reception will follow in the Rincliffe Gallery.
For more information contact, Jacqueline M. DeGroff, curator of The Drexel Collection, at 215-895-0480 or drexelcollection@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Wilma Theater Artistic Director on The Drexel InterView
Jiri Zizka (above), artistic director of Philadelphia's Wilma Theater, will be the guest of Paula Marantz Cohen on DUTV's The Drexel InterView on Tuesday, January 23, 2007, at 8 p.m. The show will be broadcast again on Wednesday, January 24, through Monday, January 29, at 10 a.m.
DUTV can be seen throughout Philadelphia on Comcast Cable and Urban Cableworks on Channel 54 and Channel 48 in Center City and South Philadelphia, Channel 62 in West Philadelphia and Channel 99 in Northeast Philadelphia.
For more information on The Drexel InterView, visit http://www.drexel.edu/univrel/events/drexel_interview.html. Visit The Drexel InterView archives at http://www.drexel.edu/provost/dva/drexel_interview.asp to view free streaming video of previous shows.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Coming Soon at the World Cafe Live
The Alo Brasil Carnaval 2007 is coming to the World Cafe Live Downstairs (3025 Walnut Street) on Saturday, February 10. Details follow below:
Early Dinner Show
Show at 7 p.m., doors open at 6
Tickets: $24
Student tickets(with ID): $19Late Dance Party
Show at 10:30 p.m., doors open at 10
Standing tickets: $24
Student tickets (with ID): $19 (standing only)
Loge and mezzanine seats: $34
Alo Brasil consists of 12 Philadelphia musicians spanning three generations. The band's repertoire is rooted in African-influenced rhythms and rhythms from many different regions of Brazil.
For tickets or more information call 215-222-1400.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
PBS’ The Charlie Rose Show featured Dr. John Rich, chair of the department of health management and policy, on January 18, 2007. Mr. Rose spoke to four of the 25 winners of MacArthur Foundation fellowships during the broadcast.
StoryLink - The Charlie Rose Show
Drexel was noted on EPOnline.com on January 19, 2007, and WaterAndWastewater.com and PennNet.com on January 18 for receiving an Environmental Protection Agency grant worth more than $560,000. The grant will be used to develop sensors that can detect pathogens such as Cryptosporidium without a concentration or filtration step.
Dr. David Stein, assistant professor of surgery in the Drexel University College of Medicine, was noted in a Jewish Exponent story on January 18, 200, about colonoscopy.
StoryLink - Jewish Exponent
Coverage of the Dragons men’s basketball team’s win against Northeastern was featured in the Philadelphia Daily News on January 18, 2007.
StoryLink - Philadelphia Daily News
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