Friday, February 29, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008
Quote
of the Day
"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish."
- John Quincy Adams
Hot Topic
01. And the Winners Are…
Topics of the Day
02. Drexel's LinkEdu
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Today’s What Are We Thinking: What’s More Important in a Candidate?
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Two Writing Contests: Win Cash and Get Published
05.
Entertainment & Arts Management to Present Lecture with Alumna Nicole Cashman
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MEM Winter Seminar Series Today: Sustainable Materials Systems
07.
Call for Presentations: Drexel eLearning 2.0 Conference
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Performing Arts Instructor to Present Lenten Music Tomorrow
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Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery to Present Lecture on the Home of Sarah Drexel Fell Van Rensselaer
10. 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
11. "Biodegradable Magnetic Nanoparticles for Therapeutic Applications"
12. Computer Science Presents a Distinguished Lecture
13. Center City Campus Free Movie Night Showing: Dan in Real Life
14. CAB Trip to the Franklin Institute
15. Drexel Study Abroad and Fellowships Office Announce IIPP Fellowship
16. The Triangle Seeking New Workers
17. DCEI to Present "A New World of Uncertainty: Urban Waterworks During the 19th and Early 20th Centuries"
18. Drexel News Media Watch
The Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology announces the winners of the 2008 Business Concept Competition. Each of the following five winning teams will receive cash prizes of $500.
BioPEC Medical Diagnostic Device
Doug Miraglia, LeBow College of Business
H-Dynamics
Harish Edamadaka, LeBow College of Business
Hopscotch - Children's Retail
Juliana Guglielmi, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Victoria Hanks, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Laura Matzel, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Jessica Thomas, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
InvitroPharm
Halim Ayan, College of Engineering
Robert Chang, College of Engineering
Microstructure Sensitive Design of Materials
Marko Knezevic, College of Engineering
Siddhartha Pathak, College of Engineering
For more information, contact terrim@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Representatives from Google™ and Microsoft™ will come to campus to help launch and celebrate another technological first at Drexel University as the LinkEdu service will be unveiled on Monday, March 3, 2008, at 10 a.m. in the lobby of the Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Drexel’s LinkEdu is a unique partnership combining the strengths of two of the world’s largest information technology companies, Google™ and Microsoft™ and the technology vision and leadership of Drexel University. This partnership provides Drexel students with the choice of three Drexel-branded email services and offers enhanced document storage, collaboration tools, calendars, and personal blogs.The University is the only one to offer both services while maintaining a University email system. LinkEdu offers new services and extensive capacity while maintaining students’ ability to choose what works best for them.
There will be complimentary refreshments, demos and prizes at the event.
For more information, visit http://www.drexel.edu/LinkEdu.
Approved under the authority of John A. Bielec, Vice President for Information Resources and Technology
Today’s What Are We Thinking: What’s More Important in a Candidate?
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
Two Writing Contests: Win Cash and Get Published
The College of Arts and Sciences announces the Publishing Group Essay Contest, with categories in the social sciences and humanities, science and math, and graduate student essay.
For more information, visit: http://www.drexel.edu/coas/engphil/drexelpubgroup.asp
The Department of English and Philosophy is sponsoring the WoW Writing Contest, with the following categories: fiction, poetry, humor, op-ed and creative nonfiction.
For more information, visit: http://www.drexel.edu/coas/engphil/wowwritingcontest.asp
Students can enter both contests and can win multiple $100 prizes in each. Contests are open to students from all majors and departments.
Deadlines are approaching. Interested students are urged to check out the links above now.
For any additional questions, email pg@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Entertainment & Arts Management to Present Lecture with Alumna Nicole Cashman
The Entertainment & Arts Management Program in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design will present a lecture by alumna Nicole Cashman on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at 7 p.m. at Stein Auditorium, Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets).
Cashman is president and CEO of Cashman & Associates, a public relations and promotion agency. After earning her degree in design and merchandising, and prior to opening her own firm, Cashman held marketing positions at Bloomingdale’s and Strawbridge’s. She will share her insight about how to "move the world" through public relations, events, marketing and promotions.
Attendees are invited to come early. Complimentary pizza will be served at 6:30 p.m.
This event is free and open to all Drexel students, faculty and staff.
For more information, call: 215-895-1623.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
MEM Winter Seminar Series Today: Sustainable Materials Systems
The Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics will present a lecture, “Sustainable Materials Systems,” by Dr. Jeremy Gregory today, February 29, 2008, from 2 to 3 p.m. in room 162 (MEM Seminar Room) Curtis Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Dr. Gregory, research scientist in the Materials Systems Laboratory of MIT, will present research conducted at the Materials Systems Laboratory that explores topics important to creating and making decisions within sustainable materials systems, with particular emphasis on materials availability and recovery at end-of-life.
Specific topics presented will include risks to supply chains from resource scarcity, supply and demand for specialized materials from end-of-life electronics (a case study of cathode ray tube glass), metrics for evaluating recycling decisions (economic value as a proxy of environmental impact), and modeling and evaluating the performance of recycling systems (case studies of electronics recycling systems in several regions across the world).
The talk will also include discussion on the definition of sustainability and sustainable materials systems and the roles that engineers can play in creating sustainable materials systems.
For more information about this event, visit http://www.mem.drexel.edu/seminars/ or contact Colleen M. Rzucidlo cmr52@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Call for Presentations: Drexel eLearning 2.0 Conference
The Office of Information Resources and Technology, Drexel eLearning, and Villanova University will host the annual Drexel eLearning 2.0 Conference, at Drexel on Thursday, March 20, 2008, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Dr. Mark David Milliron (http://www.markmilliron.com) will be the special luncheon speaker. Dr. Milliron is an award-winning leader, author, speaker, and consultant best known for exploring leadership development, future trends, learning strategies, and the human side of technology change.
Conference attendees will choose from more than 20 presentations related to technology tools and pedagogical options related to online instruction. Attendance will be limited to the first 200 registrants, so register early at http://www.drexel.edu/irt/eLearningConf2008/.
Those interested in presenting at this year's conference have until Wednesday, March 5, 2008 to submit a proposal at the conference site. This conference is an opportunity to share best practices and creative approaches to online teaching and learning. Last year attendees came from 50 institutions. Join your colleagues from Drexel and beyond to learn how to enhance the online learning experience for students.
Approved under the authority of John A. Bielec, Vice President for Information Resources and Technology
Performing Arts Instructor to Present Lenten Music Tomorrow
K. Rebecca Oehlers (above), an instructor in the Performing Arts Program, will present an evening of Lenten music for voices and strings, tomorrow, March 1, 2008, at 8 p.m. in the Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery, on the third floor of the Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Two cornerstones of the Baroque-era Lenten repertoire will be performed: Couperin's Leçon de Tenebrae 3 and Pergolesi's Stabat Mater. This presentation will feature two singers, harpsichord, and string players performing on authentic instruments of the Baroque era, capturing the period style and the deep reverence of these works.
The concert is free and open to the general public. Donations will be accepted to support music scholarships for Drexel students.
For more information, call the ARTS line at 215-895-ARTS.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery to Present Lecture on the Home of Sarah Drexel Fell Van Rensselaer
The Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery Lecture Series will present “The Story of Camp Hill Hall: Home of Sarah Drexel Fell Van Rensselaer” with local author/historians Trudy and Lew Keen on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at 6 p.m. in the Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery on the third floor of the Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Sarah Drexel, the youngest daughter of University founder Anthony J. Drexel, married John R. Fell in 1879. They purchased land adjacent to property owned by Fell’s father and had the mansion built on the top of the hill. The estate, Camp Hill, served as the country home for the couple and their five children: Amanda, Ellen, Mae, Frances and John.
The lecture is free and open to the public.
For more information about the lecture, call 215-895-0480.
For more information about The Drexel Collection™, visit http://www.drexel.edu/drexelcollection.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
The Triangle sports department (Drexel's student newspaper), Alpha Epsilon Pi, the Drexel Islamic Society, Drexel Rec Sports and the Jimmy V. Foundation, will sponsor a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday, March 1, 2008, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Daskalakis Athletic Center (33rd and Market Streets).
All Drexel students, faculty and staff can enter the tournament, which will have male, female and co-ed divisions. There is a $20 entrance fee per team, which may include four players (at least three people to make up the team and one sub).
All proceeds go directly to the Jimmy V. Foundation for Cancer Research.
There will be refreshments, prizes and giveaways at the tournament.
For more information, e-mail Brett Fischer at sports@thetriangle.org or Stephen Koch at sek25@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
"Biodegradable Magnetic Nanoparticles for Therapeutic Applications"
The School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems will hold a seminar, "Biodegradable Magnetic Nanoparticles for Therapeutic Applications," by Dr. Boris Polyak, assistant professor, Department of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, on Today, February 29, 2008, at 4 p.m. in room 109, Matheson Hall (32nd and Market Streets).
The seminar will describe the preparation, characterization and potential therapeutic applications of biodegradable polymeric super-paramagnetic nanoparticles. An innovative method that takes advantage of magnetic nanoparticles and intravascular steel stents to direct and localize endothelial cells to the blood vessels with the ultimate aim to repair the injured artery will also be presented.
The seminar is free and open to students, faculty and staff.
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
Computer Science to Present Lecture: "Modeling Visual Computations in Primates"
Dr. Steven Zucker of Yale University will give a lecture, "Modeling Visual Computations in Primates," today, February 29, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Hill Conference Room, room 240, Lebow Engineering Center (31st and Market Streets).
The lecture is part of the Computer Science Distinguished Lecture Series.
Visually-mediated behaviors, such as swinging between tree branches or finding food, require an advanced visual system. In primates this involves about half of the brain. Because of the immense complexity this implies, we seek to understand vision as an abstraction in computational terms. Differential geometry emerges as a unifying language and relevant neurophysiology will be reviewed. Models that provide a foundation for inferences about the 3-D perceptual world will be described.
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
Center City Campus Free Movie Night: Dan in Real Life
The Office of University Student Life will show the movie Dan in Real Life today, February 29, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the Center City Hahnemann Campus in Geary B Auditorium on the first floor of the New College Building (245 N. 15th Street). This movie screening is free for all students and their guests.
Dan in Real Life is a romantic comedy starring Steve Carell and Dane Cook. Dan Burns is a columnist for a local newspaper who goes to a family reunion at the Jersey shore. He meets a woman he takes an interest in and, returning home, he finds out the woman is his brother's girlfriend. He then tries desperately not to fall in love with her while not breaking rules he has set up for himself and his daughters.
For more information about the free Friday Night Movie Series on the Center City Hahnemann Campus, visit University Student Life's Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/cchc/studentlife/Campus_Life/Free_Movie_Series.htm. For more information about the film screenings, call 215-762-1410 or e-mail studentlife.cchc@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
CAB Trip to the Franklin Institute
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is hosting a trip to the to the Star Wars exhibit: "Where Science Meets Imagination" at the Franklin Institute tomorrow, March 1, 2008, at 1 p.m. The new exhibit includes Luke's landspeeder, Darth Vader's helmet, Yoda and other Star Wars artifacts.
Tickets are on sale now for $10 (two per undergraduate ID) at the CAB Office, located in MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets). CAB ticket sales hours are from 12-1 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. CAB accepts cash or Ultima Funds.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
IIPP Fellowship Deadline Tomorrow
The Drexel Study Abroad and Fellowships office announces the IIPP fellowship, focusing on U.S. security and global competitiveness.
The IIPP Fellowship Program provides students from underrepresented minority groups with education and training experiences critical to entry and advancement in international affairs careers. IIPP is a comprehensive program of summer policy institutes, study abroad, intensive language training, internships, graduate study and student services, including mentoring and career development. Additionally, the program provides students with the education and training needed to enter successfully, advance within, and lead international affairs careers.
Drexel IAS junior Latoya Stewart won this prestigious scholarship last year and is currently studying abroad in France as part of her award package.
The Drexel deadline is Saturday, March 1, 2008: All Drexel applicants must have submitted a complete application to the fellowships coordinator by that time. For more information, visit http://www.uncfsp.org/IIPP or http://www.drexel.edu/fellowships.
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
New Staff Openings at The Triangle
Students who want to get real-world experience in sales or marketing in the University City area and who are not yet on co-op, should consider a position at The Triangle.
The Triangle, the independent student newspaper at Drexel University, is looking for students to work in the advertising sales, marketing and circulation departments beginning in April.
The only requirement is a strong interest in sales, marketing and business.
Students interested in any of these positions should email the The Triangle's business manager, Marshall Fleming at marshall@thetriangle.org. For questions about joining other sections at the paper, email editor-in-chief Noah Cohen at noah@thetriange.org.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
DCEI to Present “A New World of Uncertainty: Urban Waterworks During the 19th and Early 20th Centuries”
Drexel Engineering Cities Initiatives will present a discussion with Dr. Charles Jacobson of Morgan Angel & Associates today, February 29, 2008, at 2 p.m. in room 2020 MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
The years between 1840 and 1920 saw explosive growth in the size of American cities and revolutionary changes in the technological systems serving the new agglomerations of people, trade and industry. Decision-making concerning waterworks development played a central role in this drama of urban growth and change. In his presentation, Dr. Jacobson will discuss dilemmas, conflicts and achievements of water works decision-making in American cities during this period and consider implications for the present and the future.
For information, contact the Drexel Engineering Cities Initiative at 215-895-2552 or cities@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
Science quotes Dr. James Spotila, L.D. Betz Chair Professor of Environmental Science and director of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation in the Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, in a Nature story published on February 27, 2008, about logging’s effects on leatherback sea turtles.
Storylink - Nature
CN8’s “Money Matters Today” on February 27, 2008, featured Dr. George P. Tsetsekos, dean of LeBow College of Business, and Dr. Yannos Papantoniou, former economy minister of Greece, who commented on the weak U.S. dollar.
Dr. William Lynch, dean of the Goodwin College of Professional Studies and School of Education, is quoted in a Daily Pennsylvanian story published on February 28, 2008, about a proposed Drexel-Penn partnership to jointly operate two small high schools in University City.
Storylink - Daily Pennsylvanian
Dr. Joseph Martin, professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, commented on KYW-AM (1060) on February 28, 2008, about the cause of potholes.
Storylink - KYW-AM
Dr. David Ruth, dean of students, and John Cooke, interim dean for campus engagement, were featured on WPVI-TV (ABC-6) on February 28, 2008, and WCAU-TV (NBC-10) and WPHL-TV (17) on February 27 for having their heads shaved in support of Sigma Phi Epsilon‘s fundraiser in support of cancer research.
Dr. Arthur Frank, chairman of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health in the School of Public Health, is noted in The Chestnut Hill Local (Pa.) on February 28, 2008, for serving as an expert on air quality during a Philadelphia City Planning Commission meeting.
Storylink - Chestnut Hill Local
Dr. Michael Lowe, professor of psychology, is quoted in a City Paper story published on February 28, 2008, about caloric information on menus.
Storylink - City Paper
Drexel students are noted in The Miami Hurricane (University of Miami) on February 28, 2008, for participating in a University of Miami intercollegiate competition on Saturday featuring dances of India.
Storylink - Miami Hurricane
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
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