Monday, February 18, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
Quote
of the Day
"The past is a ghost, the future a dream. All we ever have is now"
- Bill Cosby
Hot Topic
01. Engineers Week - Egg Drop Competition
Topics of the Day
02. Koerner Family Fellowship Symposium
03.
Screening with Paul Auster: The Inner Life of Martin Frost
04.
Two of Sudan's "Lost Boys" to Give Talk at Mandell Theater
05.
Diversity Leadership Panel
06.
This week on The Drexel Interview™
07.
Buzzing for Change Intrest Meeting
08.
Benefits Buzz
09.
CEO Workshop: "Leadership Training Based on the Military Model"
10.
CAB Sponsors Trip to Philadelphia Flower Show
11. Retirement Plan Individual Conferences
12. Drexel University Counseling Center Offers Kick The Habit Workshop
13. Drexel News Media Watch
Engineers Week - Egg Drop Competition
Drexel students and faculty will compete to see whose eggs will survive a 28-foot free-fall drop into a landing zone today, February 18, 2008, at noon in the Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets).
All students, faculty and staff are welcome to enter or attend the event.
For more information, visit, http://www.drexel.edu/coe/eweek2008/Egg%20Drop%20Event%20Info.htm, http://www.drexel.edu/news/headlines/%E2%80%9Ceggs-treme%E2%80%9D-games-to-challenge-drexel-engineering-students-can-an-egg-drop-28-ft-and-make-the-grade.aspx or contact Elizabeth Brachelli at ebrachelli@coe.drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
Koerner Family Fellowship Symposium
The College of Engineering will host the 2008 Koerner Family Fellowship Symposium on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium, Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets).
Topics to be presented include:
"The development of cantilever sensors for detection of cancer antigens in biological fluids” - Joseph Capobianco,MSE
“Investigating the microstructure of bone”- Naomi Hampson, MSE
“Bioprinting of Liver Tissue-on-a-Chip for Pharmacokinetic Study” - Robert Chang, MEM
“Designing aerial robot sensor suites to account for obscurants” - Keith Sevcik, MEM
“Zinc Oxide Nanowire Growth in a Microreactor” - Kevin McPeak, CBE
“Creating New Network Protocol from Dynamically Extracted Features” - Max Shevertalov, CS
“Power System on a Chip” - Aaron St. Leger, ECE
“The Graduate Program and Civil Engineering” - Carolyn Conlee, CAEE
The Koerner Family Fellowship provides fellowships to outstanding doctoral students in the College of Engineering. This fellowship was established through the generosity of professor Robert M. Koerner '56, '63, (above) and his family.
Students, faculty, staff and prospective Koerner Fellows are invited to attend the Symposium. This event is free and open to the University.
For more information about the Symposium, and to attend the webcast, visit the CoE Events page at http://www.drexel.edu/coe/events.asp , or e-mail Katie Gibson kgibson@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
Screening with Paul Auster: The Inner Life of Martin Frost
The Sibby Merkel Brasler Lecture Series of Drexel's Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and the Philadelphia Film Society will host Paul Auster to screen his new film, The Inner Life of Martin Frost, on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the Ritz 5 Theater (214 Walnut Street).
The Inner Life of Martin Frost, which Auster wrote and directed, originally appeared in an abbreviated narrative form in his best-selling novel Book of Illusions. It is the tale of a writer who seeks inspiration in the country. When he wakes up with a beautiful woman in his bed who turns out to be his muse, he finds himself inspired him to create his best work yet. And when the woman becomes seriously and strangely ill, the writer questions his own perception of reality and sanity. This intimate story within-a-story features only four actors, including Michael Imperioli of The Sopranos and Irene Jacob of Red, and Auster's distinctive gravelly voice provides the film’s narration
Following the screening, Drexel film professor Zhenya Kiperman will conduct a question-and-answer session with Auster and the audience. Books by Auster will be available for purchase at the theater, and the writer will sign copies after the session.
Admission is free, but RSVP to westphal@drexel.edu is required.
For more information, contact Karen Conaghan at 215-895-1029 or kac72@drexel.edu
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Two of Sudan's "Lost Boys" to Give Talk at Mandell Theater
The University Writing Program, Pennoni Honors College, the Office of the Senior Vice President for Finance, and Africana Studies will present a talk with Michael Kuch and James Lual, two "lost boys" of Sudan now living in Philadelphia, on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at noon in Mandell Theater (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
A luncheon reception will follow in the Living Arts Lounge.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Writing Program Director Harriet Millan at millanhl@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
The University chapters of the National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and Society of Women Engineers as well as the Steinbright Career Development Center will host a panel discussion, "Professional Image and Effective Communication in the Workplace," on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium of the Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets).
Panelists will include management-level engineers from Exelon, Lockheed Martin, MDC Systems Inc., NAVAIR, Northrop Grumman, Rohm & Haas, Schiller & Hirsh Associates, Sprint Nextel & Turner Construction.
Refreshments will be served and attendees will have the opportunity to win door prizes.
For more information, contact Erica Hubbard at elh27@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
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, February 19, 2008, at 8 p.m.
J. Craig Venter (above), pioneer in genomic research and author of A Life Decoded: My Genome, My Life
All programs on DUTV air first on Tuesday at 8 p.m., repeating on Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings at 10 a.m. DUTV can be seen throughout Philadelphia on Comcast Cable channel 54 and in West Philadelphia on channel 62. On the Drexel University City Main Campus, DUTV can be seen on channel 33.
On WYBE
Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at 9:30 a.m.
Ellen Goodman, Pulitzer Prize-winning syndicated columnist
Sunday, February 24 2008, at 5 p.m.
John Kounios, Drexel University cognitive neuroscientist and researcher in the physiology of sudden insight
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
Buzzing for Change Intrest Meeting
Drexel's chapter of Buzzing for Change (B4C) is sponsoring a one-day program in which participants shave their heads or cut their hair for "Locks of Love." Participants are encouraged to recruit sponsorship for their acts. An interest meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 19, at 5:30 p.m. in room 307, Matheson Hall (31st and Market Streets).
Complimentary pizza will be served at the meeting.
B4C events support children's cancer charities that work to improve the lives of children living with cancer. B4C at Drexel supports the pediatric oncology department at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
For more information, email Kelsey at kgold@buzzing4change.org
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Human Resources will host "Navigating the EnrollonLine Web site: Trion Benefit Service Center" today, February 18, 2008, from 3 to 4 p.m. in room 116, Korman Center (33rd Street between Chestnut and Market Streets). The next Benefits Buzz session, "Getting Married? Having a Baby? What do I need to do when I have a life event?" will be held on Monday, February 25, 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 more information, contact Trish Mahon at pam82@drexel.edu
Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources
CEO Workshop: "Leadership Training Based on the Military Model"
The Creating Excellent Organizations (CEO) program will offer a workshop, "Leadership Training Based on the Military Model," today, February 18, 2008, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in room 2020, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
This workshop will be presented by Keith M. Cianfrani, LTC U.S. Army (retired), owner of The Leadership Development Group. The purpose of The Leadership Development Group is to provide professional leadership training using the U.S. Army's Be-Know-Do Leadership Model. Using this model, our customers learn what a leader must be, what a leader must know, and how a leader must act. Topics may include: communication, vision and mission, decision making, planning and problem solving.
These 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
CAB Sponsors Trip to Philadelphia Flower Show
The Campus Activities Board is selling tickets to the 2008 Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
This year's theme is "Jazz It Up!" and the Flower Show will be celebrating New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz. The show will include New Orleans-style walled courtyards, cast-iron balconies, fountains and canals. Jazz will be played as attendees walk through great gardens and view floral showcases.
Tickets go on sale Monday, February 18, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. and are $15. Tickets include SEPTA tokens and are valid for any day from March 2 to March 9. Times for the show vary, but can be found at http://www.theflowershow.com/.
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 The Vanguard Group on the University City Main Campus Thursday, February 21, 2008, in suite 430, 3201 Arch Street and on the Center City Hahneman Campus on Friday, February 22, 2008, in the HR Office, first floor, Bellet Building (15th and Race Streets) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Scheduling information and additional 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
Drexel University Counseling Center Offers "Kick The Habit" Workshop
The Office of Counseling and Health offers the "Kick the Habit" group on Mondays at 5 p.m.
This group is for people interested in trying to reduce high-risk drinking, smoking and use of other drugs, and exploring and supporting sober living. The group is open to all Drexel Students.
For more information or to attend a group, contact the Counseling Center at 215-895-1415 or email counseling@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
The DrexelOne Web portal, which provides instant alert notification capabilities via cell phone text messages, was noted on WPVI-TV (ABC-6) on February 15, 2008, and KYW-TV (CBS-3) on February 14.
A story published in The Philadelphia Inquirer on February 15, 2008, features the Philadelphia Writers Conference’s Community Outreach Free Forums. Drexel’s Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery is noted as the location of the forums.
StoryLink - The Philadelphia Inquirer
City Paper published on February 15, 2008, in its “Lost and Found” section a first-person narrative by Titus Codjoe, an undergraduate majoring in electrical engineering, and Brett Haymaker, an undergraduate majoring in English.
StoryLink - City Paper
A Philadelphia Inquirer story about the cost of college textbooks in which Dr. Jean-Claude Bradley, associate professor of chemistry, is quoted was syndicated on February 14, 2008.
StoryLink - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Dr. Stephen F. Gambescia, assistant dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, is quoted in a story published in the February 1, 2008, issue of The Nonprofit Times about the increase in the number of employees from nonprofit organizations who earn degrees online. The story notes Dr. Gambescia’s research on administrative structures used for online degree programs provided by universities.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
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