Monday, February 4, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Quote
of the Day
"The intelligent man finds almost everything ridiculous, the sensible man hardly anything."
- Goethe
Hot Topic
01. Drexel Dems and College Republicans to Host "Super Tuesday" Watch Party
Topics of the Day
02. "Innovations in Information and Communications Technologies"
03. Physics Department Presents: Time and Einstein in the 21st Century: the Coolest Stuff in the University
04. Deadline Today for Baiada Competition
05. Student Counseling Center to Present Parenting Workshop Today
06. Architectural Engineering Institute Hosts Trip to Washington D.C.
07. Benefits Buzz Today: "Long-Term Care"
08. Students Needed for Greenawalt Center Focus Group
09. Mardi Gras Celebration on Center City Hahnemann Campus
10.
Public Safety Student Advisory Committee
11. Pi Kappa Alpha Hosts Talk on Real Estate Market
12. SEA Study Abroad Information Session
13. Drexel Women in Business to Present Danielle Hughes
14. Architecture/Engineering/Construction Roundtable Discussion
15. Drexel News Media Watch
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
"Innovations in Information and Communications Technologies"
LeBow College of Business and the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia will present "Innovations in Information and Communications Technologies" on Thursday, February 7, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Behrakis Grand Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
This Global Business Outlook Conference will demonstrate how technological advances contribute to companies' worldwide successes and present strategies for incorporating technological advances into international business strategies.
Moderator:
Richard Bevis, vice president of marketing, Wayside Technology Group, Inc.
Presentations and Speakers:
"Comcast and Microsoft: Helping Unlock Small Business Productivity"
Kevin O'Toole, vice president, products and strategy, Comcast Business Services
"What's New in Mobile Communications"
Eric Blumberg, president, Smarter Agent
Vishy Gopalakrishnan, founder and CTO, Mobility Partners, LLC
"Stopping Cyber Crime"
Brian Herrick, special agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
"Protecting Your Global Intellectual Property Assets"
Gerald B. Halt, Jr., shareholder and manager of Electrical Group, Volpe and Koening P.C.
"Utilizing Technology for Obtaining Trade Intelligence"
Lisa Wallerstein, vice president of marketing, PIERS
Luncheon Presentation: "The Global Economic Outlook for 2008"
with Victoria Marklew, vice president and international economist, Country Risk Unit, Northern Trust Corp.
There will be complimentary refreshments and a prize drawing at the event.
The cost is $175. LeBow College of Business students and alumni may register at a discounted rate of $150.
Sponsors: Gold Sponsor- Volpe and Koenig P.C
Break and Breakfast Sponsor- UPS
Drawing Tickets: Continental Airlines
To register or for more information, contact Emily Olson at 215.586.4247 or eolson@wtcphila.org
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Physics Department Presents: Time and Einstein in the 21st Century: the Coolest Stuff in the University
The Department of Physics will hold its 13th annual Kaczmarczik Lecture on Thursday, February 7, 2008, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Main Building Auditorium (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Nobel Laureate, Dr. William D. Phillips, will present a lecture Time and Einstein in the 21st Century: the Coolest Stuff in the University. Dr. Phillips is a NIST fellow and professor of physics at the University of Maryland.
The lecture is named in honor of Dr. Paul Kaczmarczik, physics professor emeritus, who began his career as a Drexel physics professor in 1953. The Kaczmarczik Lecture Series, established in his honor in 1995, brings outstanding scientists to Drexel to speak about topics at the cutting-edge of physics research.
As part of the activities, the Department of Physics will hold an open house with an expected attendance of about 500 high school students. This annual event has exposed thousands of local high school students to recent discoveries in physics and given them the opportunity to meet with some of the country’s leading scientists. During the open house, physics researchers will give brief presentations to the students on topics such as biophysics, astrophysics, computational physics, condensed matter, and chaos theory, together with a tour of the Department of Physics facilities.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Jackie Sampson at kaczlectures@physics.drexel.edu or 215-895-2708 or visit http://www.physics.drexel.edu/kacz.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Deadline Today for Baiada 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 today, 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 Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Student Counseling Center to Present Parenting Workshop Today
The Student Counseling Center on the Center City Hahnemann Campus will hold a free parenting workshop today, 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
Architectural Engineering Institute Hosts Trip to Washington D.C.
The Drexel Student Chapter of the Architectural Engineering Institute will host a trip to Washington D.C. on Saturday, March 1, 2008. The bus will leave Drexel at 8 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. The cost of the trip is $15.
Students will be dropped off at the National Building Museum, and then will be free to explore the nation's capital on their own. Other area attractions include the United States Capitol Building, National Gallery of Art, National Natural History Museum, and the National Air and Space Museum. For more information on the National Building Museum, visit http://www.nbm.org.
All students are invited to attend and learn more about their nation's capital.
Sig-up at: http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~dsoaei/DC
For more information, visit http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~dsoaei/ or email aei@drexel.edu
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Benefits Buzz Today: "Long-Term Care"
Human Resources will host "Long-Term Care" today, February 4, 2008, from 3 to 4 p.m. in room 116, Korman Center (33rd Street between Chestnut and Market Streets). The next Benefits Buzz session, "Employee Discounts Procurement Office," will be held on Monday, February 18, 2008, at the same time and location.
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 a list of upcoming weekly meetings click on the following links:
Drexel University: http://www.drexel.edu/hr/benefits/CurrentEmployees.html
Drexel University College of Medicine: http://www.drexel.edu/admin/hr_hs/benefits/benefitsmain.html
For more information, contact Trish Mahon at pam82@drexel.edu
Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources
Students Needed for Greenawalt Center Focus Group
Student Life and the USGA are looking for students to be part of a focus group to assess how the student space in the Greenawalt Student Development Center can better benefit the students. Student input is needed before a planned redesign.
Those interested in participating should contact Stacey Rose at slr52@drexel.edu by Friday, February 8, 2008.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Mardi Gras Celebration on Center City Hahnemann Campus
The Office of University Student Life is hosting a Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Klahr Lobby on the first floor of the New College Building (245 N. 15th Street).
The event is free for all students. Students can enjoy king cakes, beads and other Fat Tuesday traditions, courtesy of University Student Life.
For more information, visit http://www.drexel.edu/cchc/studentlife/, contact the office at 214-762-1410 or email studentlife.cchc@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Public Safety Student Advisory Committee
The USGA and the Department of Public Safety are recruiting students for a Public Safety Student Advisory Committee (SAC). The Public Safety SAC will address issues of Public Safety and the services provided by the department, such as the escort service, patrolling and the scheduling of officers. The committee will meet with Public Safety administrators to discuss how the department can better interact, effect and protect the Drexel University community. Meetings will be monthly and last approximately one hour.
Interested persons should contact Jeff Gardosh at jtg29@drexel.edu by Friday, February 8, 2008.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Pi Kappa Alpha Hosts Talk on Real Estate Market
Pi Kappa Alpha alumnus David Batty '06 will discuss the present condition of the real estate market and provide some insight for students who may be purchasing apartments or houses in the near future on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 8 p.m. at the Pi Kappa Alpha house (210 N. 34th Street).
Batty has become involved in this market as a source of supplementary income and has managed to weather the recent market turmoil with adjustable rate mortgages. Those who would like to learn the tricks of the trade and discover how to profit from real estate are invited to attend.
For more information, contact Nicholas Gomersall, ncg23@drexel.edu
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
SEA Study Abroad Information Session
Spend a term sailing the high seas! Through a unique partnership with SEA Semester, based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, Drexel students can spend a term learning about the ocean environment. Its relationship to the earth and to human affairs while earning Drexel credits. The program is open to all majors. Federal aid and special scholarships are available for this program.
SEA information session will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in room 2019, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
For more information, contact the Study Abroad Office at studyabroad@drexel.edu or 215-895-1704.
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
Drexel Women in Business to Present Danielle Hughes
Drexel Women in Business will present a talk by Danielle Hughes (above), chief executive officer and principal of Divine Capital Markets LLC on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, from 5 to 6 p.m. in room 101 of the Leonard Pearlstein Business Learning Center (33rd and Market Streets). A networking reception will follow the talk.
Divine Capital Markets LLC is a leading women-owned securities brokerage and investment banking firm. The firm is recognized for providing institutions, corporations and a short list of accredited investors with high-quality trading strategies, research, consulting services and private wealth management.
For more information, contact Cassandra Brown at cassandra.l.brown@drexel.edu.
To register, visit http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Newsroom/Events/index.php?view=day&date=02/6/2008.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Architecture/Engineering/Construction Roundtable Discussion
The University's Construction Management Association of America student chapter (CMAA-DU) will present an AEC (architecture/engineering/construction) roundtable discussion today, February 4, 2008, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Paul Peck Alumni Center (32nd and Market Streets).
The entire Drexel community is invited to learn from the experience of five successful panelists as they discuss their jobs and career paths. The event will also provide an opportunity to network with some of the top professionals in the industry.
Panelists include:Free for CMAA members, $2 for non-members.
Attire: Business casual
This event is sponsored by CMAC (Construction Management Advisory Council). RSVP to Kevin Serfass at kds392@drexel.edu.
There will be registration forms at the door for those interested in joining the CMAA-DU. Annual membership dues are $5.
Contact CMAA-DU President James Pittenger for further details at jhp72@drexel.edu.
Approved
under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
A story about research on sudden insight continues to be syndicated. It was published on MedicExchange.com on February 1, 2008. Dr. John Kounios, professor of psychology, led the research.
StoryLink - MedicExchange.com
Drexel continues to be noted as the host of the October 30, 2007, Democratic presidential candidates debate. A KYW-TV (CBS-3) newscast cited the University on January 31, 2008.
The College of Engineering is noted in the caption of a stand-alone photo in The Jewish Exponent on January 31, 2008, for collaborating with students from Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School and Robert Saligman Middle School in a program titled "The Science of Engineering: Building Bridges and Boats."
StoryLink - The Jewish Exponent
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
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