Thursday, February 21, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Quote
of the Day
"Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely"
- Auguste Rodin
Hot Topic
01. Comedy and Live Music at First-Ever HabiJam
Topics of the Day
02.
Student Forums with University Administrators
03.
"Celebrating Women in Art: Our World, Our Women”
04.
SCDC Session Today: “U.S. Patents and Trademarks”
05.
Physics Seminar Today: "Oak Ridge and Neutrinos"
06.
Mock Trial Meets Tonight to Discuss Scrimmage
07. Hors d'oeuvres with Dean Tsetsekos
08.
CoE and SCDC to Co-host Engineers Week Career Fair Today
09.
SCDC Workshop Today: “Preparing for Interviews”
10. Become an Orientation Leader/Dragon Leader
11. Campus Philly Online Internship Fair
12. "Echolalias: On Yiddish and the Forgetting of Language"
13. Engineers Without Borders "Meet and Greet"
14. Great Works Symposium: "The Mechanical Body: Building Humans, Challenging Humanity"
15. Legal Careers in Business Panel Discussion
16. Retirement Plan Individual Conferences
17. Scene It at Ross Commons
18. Drexel's Winter 2008 Rubik's Cube Competition
19. Black History Month Dinner
20. CEO Workshop Today: "Wealth Building Strategies"
21. Drexel News Media Watch
Comedy and Live Music at First-Ever HabiJam
Late Night Series Philadelphia and the Drexel University chapter of Habitat for Humanity present the first-ever HabiJam for Humanity today, February 21, 2008 from 8 to 11p.m. in room 109, Matheson Hall (32nd and Market Streets).
Hosted by Post Midnight, the performances will feature ska band “In Display” as well as Evan Weiss. Other Drexel talent in the line-up: Jonah Delso, Sonni Shine, “Alarm Clock,” “Moveable Type,” and “Inside Job.”
Late Night Series Philadelphia is a weekly open-mic sponsored by the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design.
The event is open to the general public. There is a $5 admission charge, proceeds from which will benefit Habitat for Humanity.
Contact Christina@latenightseries.com or visit http://www.latenightseries.com.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Student Forums with University Administrators
Dr. David A. Ruth (above), dean of students, will host two open forums where students can ask questions of University administrators on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Geary Auditorium B, New College Building (254 N. 15th Street) on the Center City Hahnemann Campus and on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Patten Auditorium, Matheson Hall (32nd and Market Streets).
There will be representatives from the Office of the President, Office of the Provost, the Bursar’s Office, co-op, public safety, financial aid, IRT, and the Office of Student Life and Administrative Services.
Complimentary pizza and refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact StudentLife@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
"Celebrating Women in Art: Our World, Our Women”
The Campus Activities Board, the Panhellenic Council and Delta Phi Epsilon will present an art exhibition, “Celebrating Women in Art: Our World, Our Women,” Tuesday, March 4, 2008, beginning at 6 p.m. and continuing through Thursday, March 6 in the Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Less than a century ago, women were not even considered full citizens in the United States. Today, we have a woman running for president. While this achievement is extraordinary, women’s opportunities to become educated, to be financially independent, to vote, to express their faith, their opinions, and much more are restricted in many parts of the globe.
This exhibition is designed to portray the varying outlooks regarding women throughout the world. Creative submissions of any kind are welcome from all students, staff, and faculty. The deadline for submissions is March 1.
For more information or to submit a work for the exhibition, contact Michelle Spica at michelle.spica@gmail.com
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
SCDC Information Session Today: “U.S. Patents and Trademarks”
The Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC) will host the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for an information session today, February 21, 2008, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the University Club, 6th floor, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
The USPTO is a federal agency in the Department of Commerce. The office employs over 7,000 full-time staff to support its major functions--- the examination and issuance of patents and the examination and registration of trademarks. All students are welcome to come learn about careers with this unique government agency.
A complete schedule of all employer information sessions can be found on the SCDC Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/scdc/cd_infosessions.asp. Information sessions provide an excellent opportunity to meet recruiters in small group settings and learn more about employment options as well as enhance students' opportunities to make a connection that might lead to a job interview.
For more information, call the Steinbright Career Development Center at 215-895-2185
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Physics Seminar Today: "Oak Ridge and Neutrinos"
The Department of Physics will host a seminar, "Oak Ridge and Neutrinos - eHarmony Forms Another Perfect Couple," with Dr. Heather Ray, assistant professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Florida, today, February 21, 2008, at 3:30 p.m. in room 919, Disque Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Dr. Ray’s current research focuses on the study of neutrino oscillations and CP violation in the neutrino sector, using the MiniBooNE detector. MiniBooNE has released results using a neutrino data set, and will collect anti-neutrino data through September, 2009. MiniBooNE uses neutrinos coming from mesons decaying in flight. This provides a focused high-energy neutrino beam, but large systematic uncertainties due to flux and interaction cross sections.
The seminar is open to the public.
For more information, contact Dr. Gordon Richards at gtr@physics.drexel.edu
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Mock Trial Meets Tonight to Discuss Scrimmage
Undergraduate Mock Trial will hold a meeting today, February 21, 2008, at 6 p.m. in room 440 of the College of Law Building (3320 Market Street).
Case materials will be distributed and discussed for an upcoming scrimmage among Drexel students in the spring term. No prior experience or attendance is required in order to participate in the scrimmage and all students are welcome. For those who have an interest in the law or are looking to improve public speaking and debating skills, this is an excellent opportunity to experience the fundamentals that go into preparing and presenting a legal case.
Since teams will be created and a brief overview of the rules and guidelines will be presented for the upcoming scrimmage, attendance at this meeting is required.
Complimentary pizza and refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact DUMockTrial@gmail.com or join the group on Facebook under "Mock Trial" in the Drexel community.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Hors d'oeuvres with Dean Tsetsekos
Students will have an opportunity to meet with Dr. George P. Tsetsekos (above), dean of the LeBow College of Business, for an hour of hors d'oeuvres on Saturday, February 23, 2008, prior to the men's basketball game, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Dragon Room of the Daskalakis Athletic Center (33rd and Market Streets). Tip-off is at 4 p.m.
Students can use this time to network, talk about their experiences at Drexel, ask questions, share concerns and learn about upcoming LeBow College events. One randomly selected attendee will receive a new generation iPod shuffle. This event is sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA).
For more information, email Eden Ginn at elg28@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
CoE and SCDC to Co-host Engineers Week Career Fair Today
The College of Engineering and the Steinbright Career Development Center will co-host the fourth annual Engineers Week Career Fair today, February 21, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 3lst and 32nd Streets).
Nearly 100 engineering firms and companies from around the region will be recruiting undergraduate and graduate students from all engineering disciplines.
This is a unique opportunity to network and distribute resumes to leading engineering companies.
For more information, visit http://www.drexel.edu/scdc/events.asp or contact Rebecca Stoneberger at rebecca.l.stoneberger@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
SCDC Workshop Today: Preparing for Interviews
The Steinbright Career Development Center will present an interview preparation workshop today, February 21, 2008, at 2 p.m. and Friday, February 22, at 4 p.m. in the SCDC conference room (3201 Arch Street).
All students are welcome to attend and no advance sign-up is required. Students should select the workshop that best suits their schedule.
For more information, email Bill Felty at bill.felty@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Become an Orientation Leader/Dragon Leader
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 all positions are filled. 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 visit 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
Campus Philly Online Internship Fair
Campus Philly announces its Online Internship Fair from Saturday, February 23 to Friday, February 29, 2008. The fair will feature internship opportunities at for-profit, non-profit, and public-sector organizations.
Campus Philly’s Online Internship Fair is an opportunity for employers in the Greater Philadelphia tri-state region and students to quickly and conveniently connect with each other for positions in summer and fall 2008
All students are eligible to participate in the Online Internship Fair.
Those interested should apply online at http://www.jerseyintern.com/fair before or during the Online Internship Fair. Students may start searching for internship opportunities that meet their criteria beginning on February 23.
For more information, visit Campus Philly at http://careers.campusphilly.org
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
"Echolalias: On Yiddish and the Forgetting of Language"
The Judaic Studies Program will present "Echolalias: On Yiddish and the Forgetting of Language," a lecture and book signing by Dr. Daniel Heller-Roazen (above), today, February 28, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. in room L33, W.W. Hagerty Library (33rd and Market Streets).
In Echolalias, Dr. Daniel Heller-Roazen reflects on the many forms of linguistic forgetfulness. Just as speech can be acquired, so can it be lost. Individuals can forget words, phrases, even entire languages, and over the course of time speaking communities, too, let go of the tongues that were once theirs. The experience of the passing of speech can lie at the origin of literary, philosophical, and artistic creation. Dr. Heller-Roazen will discuss some of the ways in which the arguments of Echolalias could bear on the case of Yiddish language and culture.
Dr. Heller-Roazen is professor of comparative literature and director of graduate studies, Princeton University. He is the author of Echolalias: On the Forgetting of Language (Zone Books, 2005). The event is free and open to the public. Complimentary refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Kathy.carll@drexel.edu or 215-895-6388.
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
Engineers Without Borders "Meet and Greet"
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) will host a "Meet and Greet" reception today, February 21, 2008, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the third-floor atrium, Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets).
The event will celebrate Engineers Week and the naming of EWB's founder, Dr. Bernard Amadei (above) , as Drexel's Engineer of the Year.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Great Works Symposium: "The Mechanical Body: Building Humans, Challenging Humanity"
The Winter 2008 Great Works Symposium (UNIV 241) on "The Mechanical Body" will present a talk by Dr. Christopher Grau, "Science Fiction Film, Philosophy, and the Boundaries of Personhood," today, February 21, 2008, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in room 340, Curtis Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Dr. Grau will utilize a number of films (including Blade Runner, A.I., and I, Robot) to consider the philosophical problems that arise when we try to define or analyze the idea of personhood. Questions considered will include: Can a machine be a person? What ethical considerations apply to persons vs. non-persons? How will future technological advancement alter our views on the importance of humanity?
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Scott Knowles at works@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
Panel Discussion: Legal Careers in Business
The LeBow College of Business and the Biddle Law Society will conduct a professional panel discussion on legal careers in business on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, from 5 to 7 p.m. in room 140, College of Law Building (3320 Market Street).
This event is open to anyone who would like to come and learn from professionals in legal fields and corporate environments about viable careers that involve business and law. The panel will conclude with an opportunity for networking.
Panelists include representatives from Comcast Communications, Kinney Parking Systems, the NJ Nets and Fox Rothschild LLP.
To register, click on the LeBow Events Calendar http://lebow.drexel.edu/legalcareers. Registration deadline is Friday, February 22, 2008.
For more information, email rmc22@drexel.edu
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 the University City Main Campus, Tuesday, February 26, 2008, in suite 430, 3201 Arch Street and on the Center City Hahneman Campus on Thursday, February 28, 2008, in the 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
Ross Commons presents a brand new attraction every other Thursday night: "Scene It," the cinematic knowledge-testing game, will be featured on Ross Commons' second-floor lounge today, February 21, 2008, with sign-ups and play beginning at 7 p.m. Students are invited to bring movie smarts and friends, and take advantage of an opportunity to have fun and win prizes.
Enjoy the featured Grille special, five-for-four chicken fingers all day, as well as Guitar Hero contests and more "Scene It" competitions taking place at Ross Commons throughout the term.
For more information, call the Ross Commons Hotline at 215-895-1000 or visit http://www.drexel.edu/rosscommons, or contact Adrian Hardy at 215-895-6187.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Drexel's Winter 2008 Rubik's Cube Competition
Drexel's Winter 2008 Rubik's Cube Competition will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2008, from noon to 4 p.m. on the sixth floor, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
The event is free and open to the public. The competition is designed for Rubik's Cube solvers to have fun and determine the fastest solver on campus. Prizes will be awarded to the top competitors.
Participants are asked to bring their own Rubik's Cube.
For more information, visit http://www.freewebs.com/drexelcubers or email drexelcubers@gmail.com.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
In celebration of Black History Month, the Campus Activities Board, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Drexel African Student Association, and the CEO program will host a Black History Month dinner today, February 21, 2008, at 6 p.m. in Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center (32nd and Market Streets).
The guest
speaker will be award-winning author, cultural analyst and poet, Ewuare X.
Osayande. This is a free event for all students.
For more information,
email jfd43@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
CEO Workshop Today: "Wealth Building Strategies"
The Creating Excellent Organizations (CEO) Program will offer a workshop, "Wealth Building Strategies: Money Management," today, February 21, 2008, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in room 2020, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
This workshop will be presented by Vincent Notarianni, Ameriprise Financial Services. Attendees will learn the basics of budgeting, handling credit, and 'intelligent' saving plans upon entering the workforce, including topics such as: benefits of early investing, benefits of mutual funds, bull and bear markets, risk-reward tradeoff and tax considerations.
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
The provisional accreditation granted to the College of Law by the American Bar Association (ABA) continues to receive widespread coverage. A Philadelphia Business Journal story was syndicated in the Phoenix Business Journal, Washington Business Journal, San Antonio Business Journal, Milwaukee Business Journal, Charlotte Business Journal and East Bay Business Times (Pleasanton, Calif.) on February 19 and 20, 2008. The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Bulletin also published stories on February 20 about the provisional accreditation. WPVI-TV, WHYY-FM (90.9) and KYW-AM (1060) newscasts on February 19 noted the ABA’s approval. The Legal Writing Prof Blog congratulates the University and the College of Law’s legal-writing program on February 19.
StoryLink - The Phoenix Business Journal
StoryLink - The Philadelphia Inquirer
StoryLink - The Bulletin
StoryLink - Legal Writing Prof Blog
Dr. William Meyers, chairman of the Department of Surgery in the Drexel University College of Medicine, is noted in a story published on February 20, 2008, in the Los Angeles Daily News, Pasadena Star-News (Calif.), San Bernardino Sun (Calif.) and several other newspapers for performing surgery on a University of Southern California wide receiver.
StoryLink - Los Angeles Daily News
The Salt Lake Tribune on February 20, 2008, notes MAD Dragon Record's distribution and promotion contract with The Redwalls.
StoryLink - The Salt Lake Tribune
Dr. Joseph Mason, associate professor of finance, commented on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on February 20, 2008, about an investor’s plan to help troubled bond insurance companies.
StoryLink - CNBC
Dr. Youngmoo E. Kim, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, participated in a WCAU-TV (NBC-10) phone bank on February 19, 2008. Dr. Kim answered questions about the February 2009 conversion to digital television.
WHP-TV (CBS-Harrisburg, Pa.) noted on February 19, 2008, that the University will host the FIRST Regional Robotics Competition, which will be held March 27 to 29.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
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