Friday, February 1, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
Quote
of the Day
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man."
- George Bernard Shaw
Hot Topic
01.
Film Series to Kick-off with: Chishom '72 Unbought and Unbossed Tonight
Topics of the Day
02. Pack the DAC: Get Fired Up with ESPNU and Fire Performers
03. Win $500 in Baiada Business Plan Competition
04. Ross Commons Super Bowl Party
05. The Student Counseling Center to Present Parenting Workshop
06. University Procurement to Host Furniture Vendor Fair
07. Drexel Dems and College Republicans to Host "Super Tuesday" Watch Party
08. Orientation Leader/Dragon Assistant Selection 2008
09. Retirement Plan Individual Conferences
10. Center City Campus Free Movie Night Tonight: The Simpsons
11. Student Life Spirit Committee Meets Today
12. MadKO Concerts to Present Line-up of MAD Dragon Performers
13. AAGSA to Present Fifth Annual Art Auction
14.
Drexel News Media Watch
Film Series to Kick-off with: Chisholm '72 Unbought and Unbossed Tonight
The College of Arts and Sciences, International Area Studies, Women's Studies, Africana Studies, and the Office of Multicultural Programs will present the first feature in the Women's Studies Film Series tonight, February 1, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ruth Auditorium in Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets).
Hillary Clinton is not the first woman to run for president. Shirley Chisholm beat her by more than 35 years. Chisholm '72 Unbought and Unbossed is the first historical documentary on Brooklyn Congresswoman Chisholm and her campaign to become the Democratic Party's presidential nominee in 1972.
Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact Erik Rau at erau@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Pack the DAC: Get Fired Up with ESPNU and Fire Performers
The Dragons men's basketball team will host George Mason on Thursday, February 7, 2008, at 7 p.m. in a game that will be televised live on ESPNU.
The Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA) and the Dac Pack will be sponsoring a pre-game event from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring fire performers outside the DAC. Get to the game early and feel the fire!
Sponsored by USGA and the Dac Pack. For more information, contact Stacey Rose at slr52@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Cheer on the Patriots or the NY Giants Sunday, February 3, 2008, beginning at 5 p.m. at Ross Commons (34th Street and Powelton Avenue).
In addition to watching the game, activities include a wing bowl, pool and dart tournaments, and games. Food will be provided by Commuter Student Programs and Services.
Anyone interested in participating in the wing bowl, pool or dart tournaments should contact commuters@drexel.edu. All games played throughout the Super Bowl are open to all participants.
For more information, contact Commuter Student Programs and Services at 215-895-1328 or commuters@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Win $500 in Baiada Business Plan Competition
The deadline to submit concept papers for consideration in the 2008 Business Concept Competition hosted by the Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology is Monday, February 4, 2008 at noon. All Drexel University students are welcome and encouraged to participate. No prior business plan writing experience is required.
Interested students should register and upload their three page plans at http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Centers/Baiada/BusinessPlan/phaseI.php. All competitors will receive substantial feedback from the judges that will be valuable for those who wish to develop full business plans from these ideas. There will be cash prizes; each of the top five teams will receive $500!
For more information, contact Terri McIlhenney at terrim@drexel.edu or 215-895-0302.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
The Student Counseling Center to Present Parenting Workshop
The Student Counseling Center on the Center City Hahnemann Campus will hold a free parenting workshop on Monday, February 4, 2008, from noon to 1 p.m. in room 310, Bellet Building (15th and Race Streets).
The workshop is open to all Drexel students, faculty and staff.
Complimentary refreshments will be served.
For more information, call 215-762-7625.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
University Procurement to Host Furniture Vendor Fair
University Procurement will host the second Drexel University Procurement Furniture Vendor Fair on Tuesday, February 5, 2008, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Behrakis Grand Hall, (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Furniture vendors will be on campus displaying seating, case goods, office systems, and lounge furniture consistent with Drexel's preferred furniture standards. For the first time, there will be preferred vendors displaying the latest products in laboratory furniture. Representatives from University Procurement, and the departments of Facilities and Planning, Design, and Construction will be present to provide useful information and guidelines for attendees.
In addition to the furniture fair, staff members from the Planning, Design and Construction Departments of the University City Main Campus and both of the Drexel University College of Medicine campuses will conduct two furniture buying workshops. The first workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at 10 a.m. and the second workshop will be held at 1:30 p.m. in rooms 2019 and 2020 of MacAlister Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
To register for the Furniture Vendor Fair and the furniture buying workshops contact the University Procurement Office at 215-895-2876 or send an e-mail to procurement@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Drexel Dems and College Republicans to Host "Super Tuesday" Watch Party
The Drexel Dems and the University's chapter of the College Republicans will host a Super Tuesday Watch Party on Tuesday, February 5, 2008, from 7 to 11:30 p.m. in Behrakis Grand Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
All students are invited to attend for informed political discussion, complimentary pizza and door prizes.
For more information, visit http://www.drexel.edu/vote2008.
Drexel Dems: http://www.drexeldems.org
College Republicans, Drexel Chapter: http://www.drexelrepublicans.blogspot.com
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Orientation Leader/Dragon Assistant Selection 2008
Students who love Drexel and want to take a step into student leadership are invited to apply to become an Orientation Leader/Dragon Assistant.
Applications will be available online until Monday, February 18, 2008. For complete details, visit http://www.drexel.edu/StudentLife/olda.
For more information, email Tina Brackett-Wood at orientation@drexel.edu, call 215-895-1328 or stop by the Office of New Student and Family Programs in suite 215 of the Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Retirement Plan Individual Conferences
Human Resources will host individual investment education conferences with TIAA-CREF from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2008, in Suite 360 at 3201 Arch Street and Thursday, February 7, on the Center City Hahnemann Campus HR Office, first floor, Bellet Building (15th and Race Streets).
Scheduling information and other dates are available on the Drexel University and DUCOM Web sites.
Drexel University: Retirement Plan http://www.drexel.edu/hr/benefits/IE-IndividualConf.html
DUCOM: Retirement Plan http://www.drexel.edu/admin/hr_hs/benefits/InvestEducation.html
For more information, contact Rhianna Pearl at pearlr@drexel.edu
Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources
Center City Campus Free Movie Night Tonight: The Simpsons
The Office of University Student Life will present The Simpsons on the Center City Hahnemann Campus today, February 1, 2008, at 7 p.m. in Geary B Auditorium on the first floor of the New College Building (245 N. 15th Street).
Homer Simpson is used to alienating people, but nothing compares to the level of animosity he's inspired with his most recent foul-up: polluting the river with toxic waste from the nuclear power plant. Now, Homer's been fired and the citizens of Springfield forced to evacuate in this first-ever big-screen outing for Matt Groening's animated clan.
For more information, call 215-762-1410, email studentlife.cchc@drexel.edu or visit http://www.drexel.edu/cchc/studentlife/Campus_Life/Free_Movie_Series.htm.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Student Life Spirit Committee Meets Today
The Student Life Spirit Committee and fellow spirited students will meet today, February 1, 2008, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Handschumacher Dining Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Spirted students will learn the Drexel-fight song lyrics and receive a chance to win free Drexel gear.
For more information about the Drexel Spirit Committee and upcoming events, contact askoca@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
MadKo Concerts to Present Line-up of MAD Dragon Performers
MadKo Concerts, a division of student-run MAD Dragon Records, is hosting a showcase of MAD Dragon artists on Friday, February 8, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mandell Theater (33rd and Chestnut Streets). The concert will feature performances by:
The Redwalls - They’re fresh off their debut appearance on the David Letterman Show and were recently named a MySpace “Featured Artist of the Week.” After finishing a national tour with The Polyphonic Spree and Rooney, they are heading out on their own. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/theredwalls
The Swimmers - This rising Philly act was recently noted in the Philadelphia Inquirer as one of eight Philadelphia bands to watch this spring. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/helloswimmers
Matt Duke - After years of hard work and rigorous touring, this singer/songwriter is being up-streamed to Mad Dragon’s new partner, RykoDisc, an independent label of the Warner Music Group. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/mattduke
Andrew Lipke -- Andrew’s live show is a combination of a psychedelic experience, and the feeling you get while sitting next to a fire in the winter cold. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/andrewlipke
The Takeover U.K. - This RykoDisc artist from Pittsburgh makes music with the kind of catchy tunes and upbeat melodies that stick in your head for days. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/thetakeoveruk.
The concert is open to the public and tickets are $10. Admission is free with a valid Drexel student I.D.
For more information about the concert, contact MadKo Concerts at madkoconcerts@gmail.com or
Mad Dragon Records at www.maddragonrecords.com.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
AAGSA to Present Fifth Annual Art Auction
The Arts Administration Graduate Student Association will present its Fifth Annual Emerging Artists and Emerging Leaders Art Auction on Friday, February 8, 2008, at 7 p.m. in the Paul Peck Alumni Center (32nd and Market Streets).
Auction items feature fine art, tickets to cultural events, gift certificates to local restaurants and more. This unique event nurtures relationships between emerging artists and future arts leaders in the region while raising funds to send arts administration graduate students to Arts Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. The auction will feature complimentary hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment by classical guitarist Marisol Rampolla.
The auction is open to the general public. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10.
For more information, contact the AAGA at 215-895-6400 or aaga@drexel.edu. For a complete list of auction items, visit www.pages.drexel.edu/~dsoaagsa.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
The appointment of Carl "Tobey" Oxholm III as executive vice president and chief of staff is featured in a Legal Intelligencer story published on January 31, 2008. It also cites the appointment of Michael J. Exler to the position of senior vice president and general counsel.
The Wall Street Journal quotes Dr. Joseph Mason, associate professor of finance, in a story published on January 31, 2008, about the subprime mortgage market. The story was syndicated on MoneyWeb.co.za.
Storylink - Wall Street Journal
The appointment of Dr. Richardson Dilworth, assistant professor of history and politics, to the Philadelphia Historical Commission is noted in The Bulletin on January 30, 2008.
Storylink - The Bulletin
Dr. James Spotila, L.D. Betz Chair Professor of Environmental Science and director of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation in the Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, is noted in a ScienceDaily.com story published on January 30, 2008, for his work to save endangered leatherback sea turtles in Costa Rica.
Storylink - ScienceDaily.com
A story about research on sudden insight continues to be syndicated. It was published on ScientistLive.com, HULIQ.com and EMaxHealth.com on January 30, 2008. Dr. John Kounios, professor of psychology, led the research.
Storylink - ScientistLive.com
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
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