Friday, March 21, 2008

Quote of the Day
"I not only use all the brains that I have, but all that I can borrow.” "
- Woodrow Wilson

Hot Topic
01. Don’t Be Left Out of the PA Primary! Voter Registration Ends Monday

Topics of the Day
02. Earth Day Project: Donate Your Old Sneakers for New Playgrounds
03. Good Friday Service at Asbury Ministry Today
04. Students for a Democratic Society to Host Dance Party Today
05. Men's and Women's Rowing to Host Crew Tri-meet Today
06. Drexel Softball Opens Conference Play This Weekend
07. Discounted Tickets for Flyers Game on Sunday
08. What Are We Thinking About Today: Obama, McCain, the Economy, Our Drinking Water
09. Emerging Technologies for the Enterprise Conference
10. Clinical Research Education Day: AWARE for All
11. National Forum on Women’s Issues in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
12. Lecture on Community Design with Noted Architect Cameron Sinclair
13. Lecture on Art and Architecture in the Republic of Georgia
14. School of Public Health to Host Seminar on Gender Violence in Africa
15. Second Annual Technology Expo
16. Deadline Today: Workshop on Writing Grant Proposals
17. Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra to Perform in Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery
18. Town Hall Meeting: Under-age Drinking on College Campuses
19. Benefits Buzz: "Flexible Spending Accounts"
20. Try a Starbucks Latte on Liberty Mutual and Receive Quote on Discounted Rates
21. SCDC to Present Annual Spring Career Fair
22. Drexel Daily Digest Takes a Holiday
23. Drexel News Media Watch

 
Don’t Be Left Out of the PA Primary! Voter Registration Ends Monday

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

 
Good Friday Service at Asbury Ministry Today

The Asbury Protestant Ministry will host a traditional tenebrae service (service of the shadows) today, 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

 
Students for a Democratic Society to Host Dance Party Today

Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) will host a "Drop Debt, Not Bombs" dance party today, 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

 
Men's and Women's Rowing to Host Crew Tri-meet Today

The men's and women's rowing teams will compete against city rivals Villanova University and Philadelphia University in a tri-meet today, 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

 
Drexel Softball Opens Conference Play This Weekend

The Drexel softball team will open its Colonial Athletic Association slate this weekend with a three-game set against the Seahawks of UNC, Wilmington. Competition opens with a doubleheader on Saturday, March 22, 2008 beginning at 11a.m. at the Vidas Athletic Complex (43rd Street and Powelton Avenue).

The Dragons, who are 10-7 on the season and have won six straight games coming into this weekend’s games including a sweep of the Delaware State Capital City Classic Tournament last weekend, will close out the series with a single game on Sunday, March 23 at 11 a.m. The Seahawks, who advanced to the CAA Tournament last year, won two of three against the Dragons in Wilmington, N.C. last season and are 9-6 all-time against Drexel.

Admission and parking are free.

For more information contact Britt Faulstick, associate director of sports information at 215-895-6895.

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

 
Discounted Tickets for Flyers Game on Sunday

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

 
What Are We Thinking About Today: Obama, McCain, the Economy, Our Drinking Water

The March 21, 2008 edition of What Are We Thinking on WHYY 91FM (90.9), will feature a discussion about the latest Gallup numbers in response to the questions:

What is Barack Obama's appeal to white Democrats? Why is McCain closing the gap in hypothetical match-ups? What is the growing anxiety over the economy, as well as our drinking water?

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

 
Emerging Technologies for the Enterprise Conference

The College of Information Science and Technology, the iSchool at Drexel, will host the Emerging Technologies for the Enterprise Conference on Wednesday and Thursday, March 26 and 27, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

The conference will showcase emerging, cutting-edge technologies and offers educational tracks on how those technologies are used. Subjects to be covered are Java and Lightweight Development, Open Source Software, SOA/Integration, Web 2.0, Agile Development and Ruby on Rails.

The conference will feature speakers and sponsors from around the country who are leaders in the emerging tech realm. For more information, visit the conference Web site at http://phillyemergingtech.com.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Clinical Research Education Day: AWARE for All

The Clinical Research Group and the Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) will present AWARE for All, a clinical research education day, on Saturday, April 12, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, Thomas Jefferson University (1001 Locust Street).

The purpose of this event is to educate the community about clinical trials.

Admission is free and breakfast and lunch will be provided.

For more information, visit the AWARE for All Web site at http://www.ciscrp.org/programs/aware/philadelphia/index.html or contact Theresa.Murphy@drexelmed.edu or by calling 215-762-2296.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
National Forum on Women’s Issues in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is sponsoring its third National Forum on Women’s Issues in Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Friday, April 4 through Sunday April 6, 2008, at the Radisson Plaza Warwick Hotel (1701 Locust Street).

This educational program focuses on gender-based issues specific to inflammatory bowel disease, motility disorders, endoscopic procedures and hepatobiliary diseases. Internationally renowned speakers will lead lectures and case-based breakout sessions.

A brochure and online registration are available at http://www.drexelmed.edu/cme; click on conferences and seminars.

For more information, a brochure, or to register, call the Office of Continuing Medical Education at 215-762-2580.

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

 
Lecture on Community Design with Noted Architect Cameron Sinclair

The Farajollah & Maryam Badie Arfaa Lecture Series in Architecture will present noted architect Cameron Sinclair (above) in a lecture "How Community Design Delivers More than Architecture" on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. at Mandell Theater (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

This lecture is free, open to the public and worth two AIA/CES learning credits.

Sinclair, co-founder and executive director of Architecture for Humanity, creates design solutions to international humanitarian crises such as tsunamis and hurricanes as well as ethnic and political conflicts. Currently working in a dozen countries, Architecture for Humanity draws upon the skills of countless designers to find immediate solutions for communities in need.

For more information, visit http://www.drexel.edu/westphal or call 215-895-2409.

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

 
Lecture on Art and Architecture in the Republic of Georgia

Dr. Pamela Cardwell, adjunct faculty, Department of Visual Arts, will present a lecture, "Art and Architecture in the Republic of Georgia," on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 6 p.m. in the Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery on the third floor of the Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

Dr. Cardwell researched and photographed art and architecture of the former Soviet republics with the support of a 2007 Fulbright grant.

The Caucasus country of the Republic of Georgia is bordered by Turkey in the west, Russia in the north and Azerbaijan and Armenia in the south. It is a country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and as such its art history shares the history of both the Middle East and Europe.

As one of the first Christian countries, and because of its independence of character, Georgian architecture, medieval painting, cloisonné enamel art and manuscripts developed into unique and sometimes surprising forms as they exist today in museums and working monasteries.

The lecture is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Jacqueline M. DeGroff, curator, The Drexel Collection at 215-895-0480, or email drexelcollection@drexel.edu. Also, visit http://www.drexel.edu/drexelcollection.

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

 
Second Annual Technology Expo

University Procurement, IRT and COM-IT will host the Second Annual Drexel University Technology Expo on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, in Behrakis Grand Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets). Attendance at this event is a necessary prerequisite for any department that has been approved or is seeking funds for the purchase of hardware in their FY 2009 budget proposals.

Technology vendors will be on campus from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. displaying hardware, software and other technology-related items including: printers, PDAs, copiers, cell phones, classroom technology, accessories and peripherals. Vendor products will be consistent with preferred IRT and COM-IT standards. Representatives from University Procurement, IRT and COM-IT will also be present to provide useful information and guidelines.

In addition to the technology expo, staff members from IRT, COM-IT and the University Procurement Departments will conduct two technology buying workshops. The workshops will provide useful information on technology issues and trends, technology purchasing “do’s and don’ts” and required policies and procedures for all types of technology purchases.

One workshop will be held just before the opening of the fair at 10 a.m. and the other will take place immediately following the expo at 1:30 p.m. in room 2020 MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

For more information on the event and to sign-up for the technology buying workshops, call the University Procurement Office at 215-895-2876 or send an email to procurement@drexel.edu .

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

 
Deadline Today: Workshop on Writing Grant Proposals

The Office of Research will conduct a workshop on writing grant proposals to NIH, NSF and other foundations on Friday, April 4, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Deadline for registration for the full-day workshop is today, Friday, March 21, 2008.

This year the workshop will cover three major areas of proposal writing:

For further information about the workshop, contact MaryAnn Skedzielewski at ms39@drexel.edu.

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

 
Town Hall Meeting: Under-age Drinking on College Campuses

The Office of Alcohol, Other Drug, and Health Education, the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration and the Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues will present a town hall discussion “Under-age Drinking on College Campuses,” on Thursday, April 3, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. in room 2020, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

The format will be a panel discussion with questions and answers featuring Dr. David Ruth, dean of students, Pam Negro, associate director of the center for addiction studies, Rowan University, and Mark Badstubner, chief judicial officer, La Salle University.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact John Watson, director of Alcohol, Other Drug, and Health Education and assistant director of counseling at watsonjc@drexel.edu or 215- 895-2049.

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

 
Benefits Buzz: "Flexible Spending Accounts"

Human Resources will host "Flexible Spending Accounts - Transportation and Medical" on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in room 105, Bellet Building (1505 Race Street).

The next Benefits Buzz session, "Snooze, You Lose...Join the 403B Retirement Plan", will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 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

 
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 is 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

 
SCDC to Present Annual Spring Career Fair

All students and alumni are invited to participate in the Steinbright Career Development Center's Annual Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Daskalakis Athletic Center (33rd and Market Streets).

Over 220 employers will meet with interested students and job candidates to talk with them about their companies and job opportunities. Spring Career Fair participants should dress professionally and bring copies of their resumes for distribution to potential employers.

The Steinbright Career Development Center encourages all students to participate in this excellent opportunity to conduct a proactive job search, research the competitive job market, target specific employers and develop future networking contacts.

To get the most from the Spring Career Fair, students and alumni are urged to attend one of the “Success at the Career Fair” workshops in the SCDC Conference Room (3201 Arch Street, Suite 250).

Friday, April 4, 2008: noon, 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Monday, April 7, 2008: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

To register for one of the workshops or for more information, contact the SCDC at 215-895-2185.

 

Approved under the authority of 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

An Associated Press story about MAD Dragon Records' contract with Ryko Distribution continues to be syndicated. The story was published March 20, 2008, in the Chicago Sun-Times, Macleans (Canada), Times & Gazette (Worcester, Mass.), The Chronicle Journal (Thunder Bay, Ontario) and The Penticton Herald (British Columbia) and on the Canadian Web site of Yahoo! News. Marcy Rauer 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. MAD Dragon Records’ distribution and promotion contract with The Redwalls was noted on WLS-AM’s (ABC-Chicago) “The Roe Conn Show” on March 19, 2008.
Storylink - Chicago Sun-Times

The Goodwin College of Professional Studies is noted in a story published in The Tribune Star (Terra Haute, Ind.) on March 19, 2008. The story notes that Brett Burchette will join Drexel faculty in sport management. An Associated Press story about Burchette’s resignation from Indiana State University to join Drexel was published March 18 in The Times (Munster, Ind.) and on the Web sites of WANE-TV (CBS-Fort Wayne, Ind.), WLFI-TV (CBS-Lafayette, Ind.) and WTHI-TV (CBS-Terra Haute).
Storylink - The Tribune Star

Drexel is noted in The Courier-Post (Cherry Hill, N.J.) and Burlington County Times (N.J.) for receiving a contract from the Burlington County Bridge Commission to install state-of-the-art monitoring sensors on the Burlington-Bristol Bridge in New Jersey. Dr. Franklin L. Moon, assistant professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, is quoted in the stories.
Storylink - The Courier-Post
Storylink - Burlington County Times

The Philadelphia Inquirer on March 20, 2008, profiles fashion designer and alumna Megan Stein, Class of ’06. Renee Weiss Chase, professor of fashion design, is quoted in the story.
Storylink - Philadelphia Inquirer

Drexel researchers are noted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story published March 20, 2008, about the link between smoking and a cerebral brain aneurysm.
Storylink - Philadelphia Inquirer

Drexel is noted in the Philadelphia Daily News on March 20, 2008, as the host of the 2008 Miss Philadelphia pageant, which will be held March 29 at Mandell Theater.
Storylink - Philadelphia Daily News

Drexel continues to be noted as the host of the October 30, 2007, Democratic presidential candidates debate. The University was cited in a Townhall.com op-ed piece published March 19, 2008.
Storylink - TownHall.com

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

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