Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Quote of the Day
"Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere."
- Carl Sagan

Hot Topic
01. Feel the Fire: Drexel Dragon Hoops!

Topics of the Day
02. Delta Phi Epsilon Spaghetti Supper to Benefit Pediatric AIDS Foundation
03. Ash Wednesday Masses to Be Celebrated at Newman Center
04. Texas Hold 'Em Tournament Tonight
05. Author David Eisenbach to Speak on Campus
06. Neuroengineering Seminar on Neuroimplants and Neuroethics
07. CEO Workshop: The Student-to-employee Transition
08. Summer in Philadelphia or Prague? Choose Prague!
09. SCDC Interview Preparation Workshops for Graduating Students
10. SCDC to Hold Graduate Student Co-op Orientation Session
11. Engineering Leadership Panel
12. Tim Reid, Star of Frank's Place, to Speak at Drexel
13. Drexel Players Present The Rocky Horror Show
14. Coming Soon at the World Cafe Live
15. Drexel News Media Watch

 
Feel the Fire: Drexel Dragon Hoops!

Students, faculty and staff are invited to "PACK THE DAC" and cheer on the men's and women's basketball teams this week.

The men will host the College of William and Mary Tribe on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. at the Daskalakis Athletic Center (33rd and Market Streets).

The women will host the Northeastern University Huskies on Thursday, February 22, at 7 p.m. at the DAC.

For more information or tickets, visit http://www.drexeldragons.com.

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

 
Delta Phi Epsilon Spaghetti Supper to Benefit Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Delta Phi Epsilon is holding an all-you-can-eat pasta dinner to support the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, the Drexel University Panhellenic Council's philanthropy.

The dinner will take place at the Delta Phi Epsilon house (212 N. 34th Street, between Pi Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Phi) on Wednesday February 21, 2007, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $5. A Drexel University ID is required for attendance.

The menu includes garlic bread, salad, spaghetti and sauce, cookies and drinks.

Proceeds of the event will be donated to the foundation's ongoing effort to help fund and conduct vital research that will help improve the quality of life for children across the world. Additional information about the foundation can be found at http://www.pedaids.org/.

For more information about the event, contact Linsey Manket at lbm276@drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of Anthony T. Caneris, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
Ash Wednesday Masses to Be Celebrated at Newman Center

Drexel Newman Center will celebrate the beginning of the season of Lent on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, with an Ash Wednesday liturgy. Mass will be celebrated at the Newman Center at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the chapel on the second floor of the Newman Center (33rd and Chestnut Streets). All are welcome to attend.

For more information, contact Father Bill Grogan at weg26@drexel.edu or 215-590-8760.

Approved under the authority of Anthony T. Caneris, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
Texas Hold 'Em Tournament Tonight

Play poker? Head to Ross Commons (34th Street and Powelton Avenue) today, February 20, 2007, at 7p.m. for a free poker tournament on the third floor. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Enjoy a chance at awesome door prizes. The top winner will receive a grand prize. Come with a friend and try the two-for-one pizza special at The 2nd Floor and available from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Tournament Tuesdays, with alternating poker and pool, are held every Tuesday night at Ross Commons. For more information, call the Ross Commons hotline at 215-895-1000.

Approved under the authority of Anthony T. Caneris, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
Author David Eisenbach to Speak on Campus

Magnificent Minds will present author David Eisenbach to speak about his book Gay Power today, February 20, 2007, at 7 p.m. in the reserved section of Handschumacher Dining Center (Chestnut Street, between 32nd and 33rd Streets).

Gay Power chronicles the tumultuous first wave of the modern gay rights movement. From the first-ever gay student group launched at Columbia University in 1965 to the Gay Liberation Front, the Gay Activist Alliance and other vanguard organizations that emerged from the Stonewall riots. David Eisenbach draws on archival material and numerous firsthand accounts from the individuals who built the movement.

Unlike their predecessors, this new generation of lesbians and gay men spoke as a community, established political clout, appeared openly on television and in the press, demanded equal rights with heterosexuals, and pioneered protest tactics such as the "zap," which later ACT UP employed famously in the 1980s.

Magnificent Minds is a lecture and art series by the Office of Auxiliary Services and Barnes & Noble College Bookstores. For more information on this event or how to become a Mag Minds VIP member, contact Jackie Eliassen at 215-895-6776 or email magminds@drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of Anthony T. Caneris, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
Neuroengineering Seminar on Neuroimplants and Neuroethics

The first lecture of the Neuroengineering Seminar series on "Upgrading Humans - Technical Realities and New Morals" will be delivered by Kevin Warwick, professor of cybernetics from the University of Reading in the United Kingdom, on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at 4 p.m. in Room 303, Edmond D. Bossone Engineering Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets).

Dr. Warwick, who has a neural implant in his own brain, will lecture on how the use of neuroimplant technology might change moral and ethical values in society.

The seminar is free and open to students, faculty and staff. For more information, visit http://www.biomed.drexel.edu or call 215-895-2247.

To attend the Web cast, visit http://www.biomed.drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
CEO Workshop: The Student-to-employee Transition

Creating Excellent Organizations (CEO) will offer a workshop today, February 20, 2007, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 2020, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

"Student to Employee: Making a Successful Transition" will be the topic addressed by Roberta Hyland, corporate officer and manager of member operations at the National Student Clearinghouse. Hyland will provide insights regarding what employers expect from recent graduates.

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

 
Summer in Philadelphia or Prague? Choose Prague!

Are you scheduled to be in class during the summer term? If so, consider participating in the Drexel in Prague summer study - abroad program.

The program is open to students in all majors and is of special interest to Westphal students and students studying environmental science. Pay regular Drexel tuition, keep all financial aid and earn 12 Drexel credits.

Special information session will be held today, February 20, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. in the Honors Conference Room, fifth floor, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

Information about the Prague summer study - abroad program as well as other study - abroad options can be found at http://www.drexel.edu/studyabroad or by contacting the study - abroad office at studyabroad@drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
SCDC Interview Preparation Workshops for Graduating Students

Interviewing for full-time jobs soon? Learn about how to best prepare for job interviews, the structure of job interviews, different types of interviews and logistics such as what to bring and how to dress at one of three workshops to be held by the Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC).

All workshops will be held in the SCDC Conference Room (3201 Arch Street, Suite 250) today, February 20, 2007, from 3 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, from 11 a.m. to noon and Thursday, February 22, from 1 to 2 p.m.

The workshops will cover what employers want to know and how they go about getting that information. They will cover what questions employers ask students and what questions students should ask employers. Examples of typical interview questions will be reviewed along with successful response strategies. The workshops will also include tips on how to deal with tough questions.

No pre-registration is required. For any questions, call 215-895-2185 or contact Becky Ross at becky.ross@drexel.edu.

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

 
SCDC to Hold Graduate Student Co-op Orientation Session

The Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC) invites graduate students who are interested in participating in co-op (formerly CIE) to attend an orientation session on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the SCDC Conference Room (3201 Arch Street, Suite 250).

Full-time students enrolled in MBA, MSSE, MSIS and MS programs may select the co-op option to gain work experience directly related to their career goals.

Students who attend the session will have the opportunity to learn about the program's academic requirements, obtain an overview of employment opportunities and learn about conducting an independent job search.

Students are required to attend the orientation session to participate in the full-time recruitment program.

Pre-registration is not required. For more information, visit the SCDC Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/scdc and select the "Co-op Students" tab.

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

 
Engineering Leadership Panel

The Drexel chapters of the National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and the Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC) will host a panel discussion on "Strengthening the Pipeline: Critical Factors for Successful Leaders" on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the University Club, sixth floor, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

Panelists will include professional engineers from Agilent Technologies, Boeing, Exelon, Lockheed Martin, Rohm & Haas, Sprint Nextel Corporation, Washington Group International and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to win door prizes.

For more information, contact Erica Hubbard, SCDC cooperative education coordinator, at elh27@drexel.edu.

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

 
Tim Reid, Star of Frank's Place, to Speak at Drexel

Actor and producer Tim Reid will present the lecture "Frank's Place: A Story of Creativity, Media Institutions and Race" on Monday, February 26, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. in Ruth Auditorium, Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets).

Reid will discuss how blackness is portrayed, produced and enacted on television. As an African American, Reid has tried to choose roles and projects that help reflect a positive image for the black community.

He has starred on television shows such as WKRP in Cincinnati, Simon & Simon, Frank's Place, Snoops, Sister, Sister and Amen. More recently, he has focused on projects that highlight social issues.

Through both his acting and writing, he has provided keen insights regarding black - white relationships and bigotry. Reid will discuss what he set out to accomplish with his series Frank's Place and why it failed after only one season in network broadcasting.

The event is presented by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Culture. It is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact instructor Allan Stegeman at stegemal@drexel.edu or Christina O'Neill at co29@drexel.edu.

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

 
Drexel Players Present The Rocky Horror Show

The Department of Performing Arts and the Drexel Players will bring Richard O'Brien's classic rock 'n' roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, to the stage this winter for a two-week run. The performances will be held in Mandell Theater (33rd and Chestnut Streets) on Thursdays February 22, and March 1, 2007, at 8 p.m., Fridays, February 23 and March 2, at midnight and Saturdays, February 24 and March 3, at 8 p.m.

The performances will have all the costumes, science fiction and fantasy that have made the show a worldwide success since 1973.

For tickets and information, call 215-895-ARTS.

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

 
Coming Soon at the World Cafe Live

Si*Se with special guest Bio Ritmo will play the World Cafe Live on Friday, February 23, 2007, at Downstairs Live (31st and Walnut Streets). Doors will open at 6 p.m. The show will start at 7:30 p.m.

Si*Se bring together the atmospheric vibes of hip-hop rhythms and down-tempo electronica with the crackle of live instruments.

Tickets are $19 if purchased in advance and $22 the day of the show.

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

 
Drexel News Media Watch

The Dragons men's basketball team and its win against Creighton in Saturday's BracketBusters game was noted in The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Kansas City Star and on KETV-TV (ABC-Omaha, Neb.) and CollegeHoopsNet.com on February 18, 2007, and in the Philadelphia Daily News and Delaware County Times (Pa.) on February 19. The Dragons were also featured in an NBC Sports clip.
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/16726625.htm
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/16731572.htm
http://video.nbcsports.com/player/?id=57248

Coverage of the Dragons men's lacrosse team victory against No. 1-ranked Virginia was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer on February 19, 2007. The story notes that the win was the first any Drexel team achieved against a top-ranked team.
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/16730442.htm

The Courier-Post (Cherry Hill, N.J.) published a column on February 19, 2007, by Al Uszynski, an adjunct instructor in the Goodwin College of Professional Studies.The column focuses on the qualities successful salespeople share.
http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070219/BUSINESS0104/702190326/1003/business

Dr. Brian Wigdahl, professor and chair of microbiology and immunology and director of the Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease in the Drexel University College of Medicine, was noted in a Hindustan Times story on February 18, 2007. The story notes that Dr. Wigdahl presented a paper on HIV genetic variation, transcription and disease at a symposium.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/5922_1931424,0015002500010002.htm

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

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