Friday, February 22, 2008

Quote of the Day
"I just invent, then wait until man comes around to needing what I've invented."
R. Buckminster Fuller

Hot Topic
01. Hors d'oeuvres with Dean Tsetsekos

Topics of the Day
02. Today’s What Are We Thinking: What President Would You Bring Back?
03. SCDC Workshop Today: Preparing for Job Interviews
04. Center City Campus Free Movie Tonight: Gone Baby Gone
05. Save the Date: Symposium to Feature Raj Gupta and Mark Schweiker
06. Next Meeting of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP)
07. General Dynamics Electric Boat – Steinbright Information Session & Lunch Today
08. Panel Discussion: Legal Careers in Business
09. Retirement Plan Individual Conferences
10. Drexel's Winter 2008 Rubik's Cube Competition
11. Biomed Seminar: "Pathway-based Analysis of Large-scale Association Studies"
12. Everything You Need to Know About Class Registration
13. Liberty Mutual Auto and Homeowners Insurance
14. Drexel News Media Watch

 
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

 
Center City Campus Free Movie Tonight: Gone Baby Gone

The Office of University Student Life is showing the movie Gone Baby Gone on the Center City Hahnemann Campus today, February 22, 2008, at 7 p.m. in Geary B Auditorium, first floor of New College Building (245 N. 15th Street). This movie screening is free for all students and their guests.

In this suspenseful movie directed by Ben Affleck, a little girl is lost on the tough streets of Dorchester in Boston. Two private detectives must risk their sanity and even their lives to take on the case. Casey Affleck, Morgan Freeman, and Ed Harris star in the movie.

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.html.

Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
SCDC Workshop Today: Preparing for Job Interviews

The Steinbright Career Development Center will present a workshop today on preparing for job interviews, February 22, 2008, 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.

For more information, email Bill Felty at bill.felty@drexel.edu.

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

 
Save the Date: Symposium to Feature Raj Gupta and Mark Schweiker

President Papadakis (above left) has announced that the University will host the National Commission for Cooperative Education’s Tenth Annual Corporate Symposium, “The War for Diverse and Global Talent,” on Friday, June 27, 2008.

Dr. Papadakis, chair of the National Commision for Cooperative Education, also announced the keynote speakers for the symposium: Raj. J. Gupta (above center), former Drexel trustee and alum (MBA ’71), chairman and CEO, Rohm and Haas Company and Mark Schweiker (above right), president and CEO, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.

The symposium will also feature a human resources “best practices” panel and a panel of university presidents.

For more information, visit the National Commission’s Web site at http://www.co-op.edu.

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

 
Today’s What Are We Thinking: What President Would You Bring Back?

The February 22, 2008, edition of What Are We Thinking on WHYY 91FM (90.9), features a discussion about the latest Gallup numbers in response to the questions:

What are We Thinking is produced by WHYY and the Gallup Organization. It airs every Friday on WHYY 91FM in Philadelphia at 1:30 p.m. and again at 6:20 p.m. The program is made possible, in part, by Drexel University.

For more information about the program What Are We Thinking, visit http://whyy.org.

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

 
Next Meeting of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP)

The University’s chapter of the AAUP will meet on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, from noon to 1 p.m. in room 8209 of New College Building (245 N.15th Street).

Main topics of discussion will be the corporatization of universities and its effect on faculties, and the relationship of the Drexel AAUP chapter to the state conference and the national office of the AAUP. Additional agenda items will include membership and officers.

Complimentary lunch will be served.

Directions from the University City Main Campus:
Take the Drexel shuttle from 33rd and Market Streets to 15th Street. New College Building is on the corner of 15th and Vine.

For more information or to RSVP (before March 4), contact Dr. Gerald Soslau, president, Drexel AAUP at gsoslau@drexelmed.edu.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
General Dynamics Electric Boat – Steinbright Information Session and Lunch Today

General Dynamics Electric Boat is coming to campus (and providing lunch) for an SCDC information session today, February 22, 2008, from noon to 3 p.m. in room 2019, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets). Students are invited to stop by to learn more about challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

With a current workforce of 10,500 employees and more than a century of experience, Electric Boat has established standards of excellence in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the U.S. Navy. Primary operations are in the shipyard in Groton, CT and the automated hull-fabrication and outfitting facility in Quonset Point, RI.

Visit the Electric Boat Web site to learn more: http://www.gdeb.com/employment/

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' ability to make a connection that might lead to an 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

 
Panel Discussion: Legal Careers in Business

LeBow College of Business and 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 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 New Jersey Nets and Fox Rothschild LLP.

To register, click on the LeBow Events Calendar http://lebow.drexel.edu/legalcareers. Registration deadline is today, 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

 
Drexel's Winter 2008 Rubik's Cube Competition

Drexel's Winter 2008 Rubik's Cube Competition will be held tomorrow, 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

 
Biomed Seminar: "Pathway-based Analysis of Large-scale Association Studies"

The School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems will hold a seminar, "Pathway-based Analysis of Large-scale Association Studies," led by Dr. Iryna V. Lobach, today, February 22, 2008, at 4 p.m. in room 109, Matheson Hall (32nd and Market Streets.)

The seminar is free and open to students, faculty and staff.

Dr. Lobach is a postdoctoral associate at Yale Center of Statistical Genomics and Proteomics.

To view the webcast or for additional information, visit http://www.biomed.drexel.edu or call 215-895-2247.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Everything You Need to Know About Class Registration

The Office of the Provost will sponsor workshops on course registration on Monday, February 25 from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, February 28, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Mary Hagerty Room, W.W. Hagerty Library (33rd and Market Streets).

With freshman course registration quickly approaching (Wednesday, March 5 and Thursday, March 6), it is important that students build their schedules ahead of time and know the system inside and out. Upperclass mentors will be facilitating workshops in the W.W. Hagerty Library that will provide students with the tools and tips necessary to enroll in the classes that they need and want.

Students are encouraged to stop in at any time. The 15 to 30 minute workshops will help ensure that the spring quarter class registration process is a smooth one. Complimentary hot food and cold beverages will be provided.

Those unable to attend a workshop can still take full advantage of the Quick-Start Guide to Course Registration on Blue Line at http://www.drexel.edu/blueline/courseregistration.

For more information, email blueline@drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Liberty Mutual Auto and Homeowners Insurance

Liberty Mutual will be on campus for individual counseling sessions for those who are interested in learning more about auto, homeowners and other insurance options on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the HR Office, first floor, Bellet Building (15th and Race Streets).

Special offer: The first 50 employees who receive a no-obligation quote from Liberty Mutual Sales Reps during February and March 2008 will receive a $5 Starbucks gift card. No purchase is necessary. Limit of one card per customer.

For information about other dates, use the links below.

Drexel University: LibertyMutual http://www.drexel.edu/hr/benefits/libertymutual.html
DUCOM: LibertyMutual http://www.drexel.edu/admin/hr_hs/benefits/LibertyMutual-DUCOM.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 News Media Watch

The provisional accreditation granted to the College of Law by the American Bar Association (ABA) continues to receive coverage. USA Today on February 20, 2008, notes the approval in its state summaries section. A Philadelphia Inquirer story was syndicated on the Web site of University Business on February 21. The Philadelphia Bar Association’s online newsletter notes the provisional accreditation on February 21.
Storylink - University Business

A smartphone demonstration of algebra content developed by The Math Forum @ Drexel University was featured in a WPVI-TV (ABC-6) newscast on February 18, 2008. Stephen Weimar, director of The Math Forum @ Drexel University, commented on the technology, which is being tested in North Carolina by 100 ninth-graders.
Storylink - WPVI-TV

Dr. Shawkat Hammoudeh, professor of economics, is quoted in a Metro story published on February 21, 2008, about the U.S. economic downturn.
Storylink - Metro

Dr. T. Barry Levine, professor in the Drexel University College of Medicine's Department of Medicine and director of cardiology in Allegheny General Hospital's Department of Medicine, commented on WTVT-TV (FOX-Tampa) on February 20, 2008, on Omega 3 fatty acids' ability to help decrease cholesterol and the risk of heart disease.

A story in which Dr. Kimberly Flemke, assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, commented on virtual affairs continues to be syndicated. The story was broadcast on WIAT-TV (CBS-Birmingham, Ala.) on February 20, 2008.
Storylink - WIAT-TV

A story in which Dr. William Meyers, chairman of the Department of Surgery in the Drexel University College of Medicine, is noted for performing surgery on a University of Southern California wide receiver continues to be syndicated. The story was published on ESPN's Web site and in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune (Calif.) and Press-Telegram (Long Beach, Calif.) on February 20, 2008.
Storylink - ESPN

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

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