Thursday, March 20, 2008

Quote of the Day
"The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible."
- Arthur C. Clarke

Hot Topic
01. Vote in the PA Primary: Voter Registration Ends This Week

Topics of the Day
02. Earth Day Project: Donate Your Old Sneakers for New Playgrounds
03. MAD Dragon's Redwalls to Appear on Tonight Show with Jay Leno
04. Drexel Basketball All-Conference Honorees
05. Good Friday Service at Asbury Ministry
06. Benefits Buzz: "Flexible Spending Accounts"
07. Students for a Democratic Society to Host Dance Party
08. Try a Starbucks Latte on Liberty Mutual and Receive Quote on Discounted Rates
09. Men's and Women's Crew to Host Villanova and Philadelphia University
10. School of Public Health to Host Seminar on Gender Violence in Africa
11. Drexel Appreciation Night at the Philadelphia Flyers
12. Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra to Perform in Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery
13. Seniors Invited to Nominate Teachers for "Behind Every Graduate" Award
14. Drexel Daily Digest Takes a Holiday
15. Drexel News Media Watch

 
Vote in the PA Primary: Voter Registration Ends This Week

Drexel Votes 2008 reminds all students, faculty and staff that voter registration forms must be received by Monday, March 24 in order to vote in the Pennsylvania primary on April 22. You must register as a Democrat or a Republican to vote in a primary in PA. Forms must be received at the County Board of Elections by the March 24 deadline either by mail or in person.

Registration forms are available at the Daskalakis Athletic Center (33rd and Market Streets), the Handschumacher Dining Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets) room 228 of the Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets) and the dormitories.

Forms are also available online at Drexel One: http://www.one.drexel.edu (Candid Campus), Drexel Votes 2008: http://www.drexel.edu/vote2008 and The Triangle's Web site: http://www.thetriangle.org .

Do your part to make sure Drexel counts!

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

 
Earth Day Project: Donate Your Old Sneakers for New Playgrounds

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the Community Alumni Network at Drexel University (CAN DU) invite students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to donate unwanted athletic shoes (in any size, shape or form) to be recycled into playground surfaces. Drop-off for the sneakers is in the main lobby of the Daskalakis Athletic Center (33rd and Market Streets).

Sneaker donors will receive a complimentary bottle of FRED (a new bottled water product) as a thank-you for their thoughtfulness and eco-friendliness.

The Philadelphia Squash Racquets Association is reaching out to their membership to assist in this project, collecting used sneakers at all member clubs throughout the Delaware Valley. Drexel sponsors have offered to share the donated water with Squash Smarts, a program for underserved urban youth, in return. For more information about the Philadelphia Squash Racquets Association, visit http://www.phillyboast.org. For more information about Squash Smarts, visit http://www.squashsmarts.org.

All donated sneakers will be collected at the Earth Day Educational Fair to be held on the Quad on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date: Thursday, April 10.

For more information about Earth Day events, visit http://www.drexel.edu/ia/alumrel/association_candu.asp.

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

 
MAD Dragon's Redwalls to Appear on Tonight Show with Jay Leno

MAD Dragon artists the Redwalls will appear on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on NBC-TV on Thursday, April 10, 2008.

The Redwalls are making the late-night talk circuit, having appeared on Late Night with David Letterman on January 23. Previously under contract to Capitol Records, the Chicago-based band has been touring for MAD Dragon to promote their latest album, the eponymous “The Redwalls,” gaining national media coverage along the way for the CD and MAD Dragon Records.

The band previously toured the world with groups such as Oasis, Keane, Kaiser Chiefs, Rooney and OK Go and performed on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Tonight Show.

MAD Dragon Records is housed in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design.

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

 
Drexel Basketball All-Conference Honorees

Several Drexel basketball players earned all-conference honors at the Colonial Athletic Association’s Basketball Awards Banquet prior to the conference tournaments.

Senior Frank Elegar, who led the Dragons in scoring, rebounding and blocks this season, earned All-CAA Second Team honors and was also named to the All-Defensive Team.

Sophomore Gabriela Marginean, who was second in the conference in scoring and led the nation in free-throw percentage this season, was named to the All-CAA First Team.

Senior Narissa Suber, Drexel's all-time leading three-point shooter, made the All-CAA Third Team and freshman Jasmina Rosseel earned All-Rookie CAA Team honors.

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

 
Good Friday Service at Asbury Ministry

The Asbury Protestant Ministry will host a traditional tenebrae service (service of the shadows) on Friday, March 21, 2008, from noon to 1 p.m. in room 24, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

All students, staff and faculty are welcome.

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

 
Benefits Buzz: "Flexible Spending Accounts"

Human Resources will host "Flexible Spending Accounts - Transportation and Medical" on Monday, March 24, 2008, from 3 to 4 p.m. in room 116, Korman Center (33rd Street between Chestnut and Market Streets).

The next Benefits Buzz session, "Secure Your Financial Future: Join the 403B Retirement Plan," will be held on Monday, March 31, 2008 at the same time and location.

Benefits Buzz is an informal weekly meeting for 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, email Trish Mahon at pam82@drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources

 
Students for a Democratic Society to Host Dance Party

Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) will host a "Drop Debt, Not Bombs" dance party on Friday, March 21, 2008 at 1 p.m. in front of MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

In observance of the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq, the SDS is presenting this dance to protest the trillion dollars spent in Iraq and demand accessible, affordable higher education.

For more information, visit http://www.phillysds.org or email drexelsds@gmail.com.

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

 
Try a Starbucks Latte on Liberty Mutual and Receive Quote on Discounted Rates

Human Resources will host Auto and Homeowners Insurance Individual Conferences with representatives from Liberty Mutual on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the HR Office on the first floor of the Bellet Building (1505 Race Street).

Liberty Mutual offers substantial discounts on auto and home insurance to Drexel employees.

Special offer: The first 50 employees who receive a no-obligation quote from Liberty Mutual sales representatives during the month of March will receive a $5 Starbucks gift card. No purchase is necessary. Limit one card per customer.

For registration and contact information, click on one of the links below.

Drexel University: LibertyMutual at http://www.drexel.edu/hr/benefits/libertymutual.html
DUCOM: LibertyMutual at http://www.drexel.edu/admin/hr_hs/benefits/LibertyMutualDUCOM.html

For more information, email Rhianna Pearl at pearlr@drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources

 
Men's and Women's Crew to Host Villanova and Philadelphia University

The men's and women's rowing teams will compete against city rivals Villanova University and Philadelphia University in a tri-meet on Friday, March 21, 2008 beginning at 9:30 a.m. on the Schuylkill River.

The action will get underway with the women’s novice eight race at 9:30 a.m. It will be followed by the men’s novice eight in a race that will feature two Drexel entries and one boat each from Philadelphia University and Villanova.

At 10:30 a.m. the men’s varsity four race will begin, and the 11 a.m. race will feature the junior varsity women’s eight.

The tri-meet will conclude with a race at 11:15 a.m. featuring the women’s varsity eight boats from all three schools.

Admission is free and all are invited to attend in support of Drexel Rowing.

Grandstands are located between the Columbia and Strawberry Mansion Bridges on Kelly Drive, just north of the St. Joseph's University Boathouse. There is free public parking near the boathouse.

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

 
School of Public Health to Host Seminar on Gender Violence in Africa

The School of Public Health will present a seminar, "Gender Violence in the Post-election Period in Kenya," with Dr. Samuel Thenya, CEO and founder of the Nairobi Women's and Children's Hospital, on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 3 p.m. on the sixth floor of the Bellet Building (1505 Race Street).

Dr. Thenya is a pioneer in HIV and gender violence treatment in Kenya. The groundbreaking Nairobi Women’s and Children’s Hospital is the first hospital catering exclusively to women’s medical needs in east and central Africa. The hospital provides comprehensive OB/GYN services and operates the charitable Gender Violence Recovery Centre, which provides specialized medical treatment and psychosocial support to survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence, both at the center and through mobile units.

The seminar is part of the Eisenhower Fellowship Program.

For more information, call the School of Public Health at 215-762-4110.

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

 
Drexel Appreciation Night at the Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers are offering select seats in the mezzanine level of the Wachovia Center to Drexel University students, faculty and staff for their game against the New York Islanders on Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Wachovia Center (3601 South Broad Street).

To obtain these ticket discounts, go to the following link and enter promo code DREXEL: http://sdm3.com/index.cfm?n168s7415c0t7555o37594.

For more information, call Warren Avart at 215-218-7538 or email wavart@comcast-spectacor.com.

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

 
Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra to Perform in Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery

The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and Pennoni Honors College will present the final concert of the Campus Concert Series, on Tuesday, April 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).

The Society Hill String Ensemble, with members from the Philadelphia Orchestra's famed strings section, will perform works by Haydn, Beethoven, Kodaly and Dvorak.

This concert is free and open to the public.

There will be a reception at 7 p.m.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 215-895-1267.

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

 
Seniors Invited to Nominate Teachers for "Behind Every Graduate" Award

In 2006, the Office of the Provost initiated the "Behind Every Graduate Award for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching." Nominations for this year’s awards, to be presented at the 2008 Commencement ceremonies, are now being accepted.

Drexel values the high school teachers who have inspired our graduates. All seniors who will graduate in June 2008 are invited to nominate a high school teacher who inspired them to pursue their college studies. The nominees must still be teaching.

To submit a nomination, visit http://www.drexel.edu/provost/BehindEveryGraduate/. Students will be asked to write a brief essay including the teacher's name, high school subject taught and a statement of why the teacher should be selected. The essay and nomination form should be submitted no later than Friday, April 25, 2008.

A committee will review all entries and select finalists, who will be contacted and notified about the program. Finalists will then be asked to send a resume and other relevant information. Their school principals will be also contacted for a reference. Honorees will receive an expense-paid trip to Philadelphia for two. They will attend pre-Commencement activities and be recognized at the commencement ceremony of their nominating students. Each honoree will receive a $2,000 prize and a $2,000 donation will be made to the winning teachers' schools.

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

 
Drexel Daily Digest Takes a Holiday

The Drexel Daily Digest will not be published next week (Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28, 2008).The Digest will resume publication with the start of the spring term on Monday, March 31, 2008.

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

 
Drexel News Media Watch

The Chronicle of Higher Education features Katherine Adam, outreach coordinator for the Philadelphia GROW Project, and her undergraduate thesis, "The New Feminized Majority: How Democrats Can Change America with Women's Values," in a story published March 18, 2008. The thesis has been converted into a book that will hit shelves nationwide April 30.

An Associated Press story about MAD Dragon Records' contract with Ryko Distribution continues to be syndicated. The story was published March 19, 2008, in the International Herald Tribune and San Francisco Chronicle and on the Web sites of Forbes and WWL-TV (CBS-New Orleans) and on Yahoo.com. The story was also published in several Canadian newspapers, including the Prince George Citizen (British Columbia) and Brandon Sun (Manitoba ), and on the Web sites of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and other radio stations. Marcy Wagman , director of the music industry program in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Terry Tompkins, assistant professor in the music industry program, and students who staff the label are featured in the story.
Storylink - International Herald Tribune

Dr. Kali N. Gross, assistant professor of history and politics and director of Africana Studies at Drexel University, commented on CN8's "It's Your Call With Lynn Doyle" on March 18, 2008, on Barack Obama's speech on race.

Dr. Craig Newschaffer, professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the School of Public Health, is quoted in a story published on TheMoneyTimes.com on March 19, 2008, about a study on autism in which he served as a researcher. Fever may briefly improve autistic children's socialization skills, study data suggest.
Storylink - TheMoneyTimes.com

Drexel is noted as one of 40 of the top distance-learning and online MBA providers in Financial Times on March 17, 2008.

Louis DaSaro, auxiliary associate professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental engineering, is quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story published March 19, 2008, about the structurally damaged Interstate-95 bridge. Dr. Franklin L. Moon, assistant professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, is quoted in a story published in Metro on March 19 about the bridge and other structurally deficient bridges.
Storylink - Philadlephia Inquirer

Dr. Robert L. Goldenberg, professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the Drexel University College of Medicine, is noted in a story published on ExpressHealthCareMgmt.com on March 19, 2008, about a study on births of children with genital mycoplasmas.
Storylink - ExpressHealthCareMgmt.com

Dr. Carol Lippa, professor of neurology and director of the memory disorders program in the Drexel University College of Medicine, commented on KYW-TV (CBS-3) on March 18, 2008, on a report from the Alzheimer's Association.

A WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story in which Dr. Joanne Getsy, associate professor of medicine in the Drexel University College of Medicine and medical director of the Drexel Sleep Center, commented on a study linking cell phones and sleep problems was syndicated on WRC-TV (NBC-Washington) on March 18, 2008.

A Philadelphia Business Journal story that notes Drexel's collaboration with Penn and the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania in the Nanotechnology Institute was syndicated in the Washington Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal and Charlotte Business Journal on March 18, 2008.
Storylink - Washington Business Journal

A USA Today story in which Dr. Judith Reishtein, assistant professor of nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, is quoted continues to be syndicated. The story, which was published in The Baxter Bulletin (Mountain Home, Ark.) on March 18, 2008, focuses on hospital patients who experience sleep deprivation in intensive-care units.
Storylink - The Baxter Bulletin

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

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