Thursday, April 3, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Quote
of the Day
"Peace begins with a smile"
- Mother Teresa
Hot Topic
01. Cameron Sinclair Lecture Tonight: “How Community Design Delivers More than Architecture”
Topics of the Day
02.
Town Hall Meeting Tonight: Under-age Drinking on College Campuses
03.
Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology to Present Seminar Today on Alzheimer’s
04.
Dr. Mariana Chilton in Panel Discussion Today with Surgeon General: “Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future”
05.
Baiada Center to Kick-off Business Plan Development Workshop Series This Saturday
06.
Save the Date: A Frank Conversation with Frank Wilson
07.
Philadelphia Writers Conference This Sunday: Those Critical First Pages
08. College of Law "Slice of Justice" Auction Today
09.
Deadline for Submissions to CoAS’ Research Day This Friday
10.
Take Advantage of One of the Largest Academic Career Fairs in the Region
11. The Philadelphia Flyers Present Appreciation Nights for the Playoffs
12. PRSSA to Host Bacon Brothers (Kevin and Michael) Benefit Concerts
13. GSA to Host Welcome Back Party Today
14. Drexel Engineering Cities Initiative to Host Colloquium
15. Sigma Psi Zeta, Nu Charter, Wins Psi Sistership Award
16. LeBow College of Business Info Session Today on One-Year MBA
17. Drexel News Media Watch
Cameron Sinclair Lecture Tonight: “How Community Design Delivers More than Architecture”
Internationally renowned architect Cameron Sinclair will present “How Community Design Delivers More Than Architecture” tonight, April 3, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in Mandell Theater (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
Sinclair is visiting the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design as the 2008 Rankin Scholar-in-Residence from Thursday, April 3 through Monday, April 7, 2008, presenting this lecture and a design workshop series open to students from across the University.
Sinclair, named by Fortune magazine as one of seven people making the world a better place, is the co-founder and executive director of Architecture for Humanity, a charitable organization that seeks architectural solutions to humanitarian crisis and brings design services to communities in need. He is currently working in a dozen countries, helping to find solutions for critical problems.
In addition, he is the recipient of the Lewis Mumford Award for Peace and the Design for Humanity Award of the Society of Interior Designers.
The lecture is free and open to the public.
Above: San Yisdro, CA, 1979.
For more information, call 215-895-1029 or visit www.drexel.edu/westphal .
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Town Hall Meeting Tonight: 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,” today, 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, email John Watson, director of Alcohol, Other Drug and Health Education and assistant director of counseling at watsonjc@drexel.edu or call 215- 895-2049.Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology to Present Seminar Today on Alzheimer’s
The Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology will present a seminar, “Alzheimer's Genetics Reloaded: Lessons Learned from Systematic Meta-Analyses,” with Lars Bertram, M.D., assistant professor, Harvard Medical School today, April 3, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. in room 113, Stratton Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
This lecture is open to all students, faculty and staff.
For more information, contact Kerin Books (kpb35@drexel.edu or 215- 895-2624)
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Dr. Mariana Chilton in Panel Discussion Today with Surgeon General: “Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future”
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia will present a panel, “Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future,” with keynoter Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson, M.D., the U.S. Surgeon General, today, April 3, 2008 from 10 a.m. to noon at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia (19 South 22nd Street).
Drexel School of Public Health associate professor, Dr. Mariana Chilton (above), Department of Community Health and Prevention, has been invited to participate as a panelist. Additional panelists who will discuss how their respective organizations are trying to solve the issue of childhood obesity include:
Calvin B. Johnson, M.D., Secretary of Health, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Donald F. Schwarz, M.D., Deputy Mayor, Health and Opportunity and Health Commissioner, Philadelphia Department of Public Health
Tine Hansen-Turton, executive director, National Nursing Centers Consortium
Vanessa Briggs, executive director, Health Promotion Council
The program is free and open to the public.
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia is sponsoring this program in collaboration with its PhillyHealthInfo.org health information Web site and its Section on Public Health and Preventative Medicine.
To RSVP, or to arrange for an audio recording of the discussion, email Jon Goff at jgoff@collphyphil.org or call 215-563-3737 ext. 221.Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Baiada Center to Kick-off Business Plan Development Workshop Series This Saturday
The Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology will kick-off its spring/summer workshop series on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast in the Baiada Center (3225 Arch Street, ground floor). Instruction will begin promptly at 10 a.m.
The Baiada Center's Business Plan Development Workshops are designed for Drexel student teams who are developing business plans for submission to the 2008 Business Plan Competition. Individual and group support is provided by the Baiada team of mentors throughout the delivery of this series.
Winning teams in the 2008 competition will be awarded $1,000 in cash and may be given the opportunity to compete in the Baiada Incubator Competition.
Visit http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Centers/Baiada/BusinessPlan/Workshops.php to download presentations and register for each workshop.
The 2008 Business Plan Competition is open to all Drexel students who meet qualifying requirements. Visit http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Centers/Baiada/BusinessPlan/phaseII.php to register the intent to compete and review complete competition guidelines.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Save the Date: A Frank Conversation with Frank Wilson
The College of Arts and Sciences, the Certificate Program in Writing and Publishing in the Department of English and Philosophy and Magnificent Minds will present “A Frank Conversation with Frank Wilson” on Friday, April 11, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Paul Peck Alumni Center (32nd and Market Streets).
Frank Wilson (above) is the recently retired, long-time book review editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer and writer of the popular literary blog, Books, Inq. He will discuss, among other topics:
This is not a lecture, but a conversation. Those interested in the literary life and book publishing are invited to bring friends, questions and ideas.
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Scott Stein at sstein@drexel.edu .Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Philadelphia Writers Conference This Sunday: Those Critical First Pages
A Philadelphia Writer's Conference with book editor Kathryn Craft (above) will be a featured event on Sunday, April 6, 2008, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery, located on 3rd floor, Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Books are sold by their beginnings. Book editor Kathryn Craft will show examples and run exercises on writing great openings. Craft is the founder of Writing-Partner.com, a manuscript evaluation and editing service. She has been a two-term president of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group. She has contributed hundreds of articles to newspapers in the Greater Philadelphia area and has recently completed her second novel.
This lecture is free and open to the public. No pre-registration is needed.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
College of Law "Slice of Justice" Auction Today
The College of Law will sponsor the "Slice of Justice" auction today, April 3, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Behrakis Grand Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Some of the items to be auctioned:
Proceeds of the auction will go to fund summer stipends for law students who are taking unpaid summer internships in the public interest sector.
The event is open to the public. Tickets are $10.
For more information, contact Karen Pearlman at 215-571-4722 or kpearlman@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Deadline for Submissions to CoAS’ Research Day This Friday
The College of Arts and Sciences’ Research Day will take place on Monday, April 14, 2008, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. in Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Deadline for submission of abstracts is Friday, April 4 at 5 p.m.
All students are encouraged to submit their work for presentation. Abstracts should be submitted online at: https://surveys.drexel.edu/TakeSurvey.asp?SurveyID=9418772J9l45G .
Behrakis Grand Hall will be available for students to set up their posters from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14 and the event will get underway at 12:30 p.m.
Posters will be judged by faculty and student teams and prizes will be awarded in four divisions:
Details regarding the criteria for judging will be announced with formal acceptance of posters.
For more information, contact Amy Weaver, communications specialist, at amw55@drexel.edu .Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Take Advantage of One of the Largest Academic Career Fairs in the Region
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).
More than 210 employers will meet with interested students and job candidates to talk with them about their companies and job opportunities.
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 invited to attend one of the "Success at the Career Fair" workshops in the SCDC Conference Room (3201 Arch Street, Suite 250):
Friday, April 4, at noon, 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Monday, April 7, at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Advance registration is not necessary to attend one of these workshops.
In the meantime, review the following hints for success at the Career Fair:
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
The Philadelphia Flyers Present Appreciation Nights for the Playoffs
Selected seats in the mezzanine level of the Wachovia Center for Philadelphia Flyers Round 1 home playoff games are available to Drexel employees and students at a $15 discount for groups of 10 or more. Seats that normally cost $82.50 are available for $65.50; $60 seats are available for $45.
These discounts apply to home games 1 and 2 for the first round.*
These tickets are in high demand, so call Warren Avart now at 215.218.7538 or email wavart@comcast-spectacor.com .
*Dates to be announced on April 7, 2008.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
PRSSA to Host Bacon Brothers (Kevin and Michael) Benefit Concerts
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), in association with Bancroft NeuroHealth, is promoting benefit concerts featuring the Bacon Brothers on Friday, April 4, 2008, at 7 and 9:30 p.m. in the Zellerbach Theatre at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (3680 Walnut Street).
Actor Kevin Bacon (above), his brother Michael and their band will play two benefit concerts in Philadelphia. $15 student tickets are only available for the 9:30 p.m. show and can be reserved by calling the box office at 215-898-3900.
Proceeds from the concerts will benefit Bancroft NeuroHealth. Based in Haddonfield, NJ, Bancroft NeuroHealth annually serves more than 1,300 children and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries and other neurological impairments.
For more information about Bancroft NeuroHealth, visit http://www.bancroftneurohealth.org .
All students who attend the Friday concert at 9:30 p.m. also have a chance to win free giveaways at the concert. For a chance to win, students must present their student ID at the giveaway table located just inside the entrance of the Zellerbach Theatre.
For more information, email Frannie DeFranco at fd46@drexel.edu . Do not send an email for ticket reservations.Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
GSA to Host Welcome Back Party Today
The Graduate Students Association (GSA) invites all graduate students and faculty to its spring welcome back party today, April 3, 2008, from 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. at the Strikes Bowling Lounge (4040 Locust Street).
Appetizers and refreshments will be served. Bring ID with proof of age.
For more information, email dsogsa@drexel.edu .Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Drexel Engineering Cities Initiative to Host Colloquium
The Drexel Engineering Cities Initiative will host "Cities Initiative Colloquium: Are Tolls the Solution to Traffic Congestion in America's Urban Areas?" on Monday, April 7, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. in room 2020, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
Dr. John McDonald, professor of economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago and author of Economics of Urban Highway Congestion and Pricing, will present his research on congestion pricing.
Cities such as Milan and London impose tolls on cars that enter the city center as a way of reducing pollution and traffic congestion. In North America, New York City and Toronto are considering the implementation of this strategy. What is the best way of managing the increasingly dense vehicular traffic in our cities? How do we balance the needs of business and commerce with concerns about air quality and climate change?
For more information, call Jen Britton at 215-895-2552 or email cities@drexel.edu .Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
Sigma Psi Zeta, Nu Charter, Wins Psi Sistership Award
The University's Nu Charter of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority won the Psi Sistership Award (the equivalent of Chapter of the Year) for 2006-07 at the National Sigma Psi Zeta Spring Convention, hosted by Drexel.
The Nu Charter was also recognized for achievements in the areas of philanthropy, sisterhood and activism. This award is noteworthy as the charter has only been at Drexel for less than six years.Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
LeBow College of Business Info Session Today on One-Year MBA
LeBow College of Business will host an informational event about the Drexel One-Year MBA today, April 3, 2008, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in room 405, Pearlstein Business Learning Center (33rd and Market Streets).
The Drexel One-Year MBA, a full-time, day program at LeBow College of Business empowers highly motivated professionals to take the year and maximize leadership potential through a rigorous, effective and high-quality full-time MBA program.
The advantages of this MBA program include:
Accelerated curriculum integrating leadership and ethics, technology management and industry perspectives.
Enhanced entrepreneurial focus, featuring courses in entrepreneurship and technology through Drexel's Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology.
International residency, providing a unique international experience that explores cultures and business operations in other parts of the world.
LeBow College’s MBA Career Services will design a pioneering career development blueprint through self assessment, job search tools, informational interviews and organized employer networking activities.
Register online at http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/1737 .
For more information, email Lisa Stigliano at las76@drexel.edu or call 215.895.1557.
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
News about a $14 million National Institutes of Health grant awarded to the School of Public Health to lead an autism study continues to receive coverage. The story, in which Dr. Craig Newschaffer, professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the School of Public Health, is noted, was syndicated in The Philadelphia Inquirer and on MediLexicon.com and MedicalNewsToday.com on April 2, 2008, and on PharmaLive.com on April 1. Dr. Newschaffer is also noted in an Associated Press story about an autism study that was syndicated April 2, 2008, in hundreds of publications worldwide such as USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Houston Chronicle, Newsday (Long Island, N.Y.), Philadelphia Inquirer, Denver Post, Boston Globe and The Hindu (India) and on the Web sites of Time, Forbes, ABC News, CBS News, CNN and National Public Radio.
Storylink - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Storylink - USA Today
Dr. William Rosenberg, professor of political science, commented on WTXF-TV’s “Good Day Philadelphia” on April 2, 2008 on the Democratic presidential candidates’ campaigns and news media coverage of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
Dr. David B. Smith, a research professor in the School of Public Health’s Center for Health Equality, is quoted in an Orlando Sentinel story published April 2, 2008, about the racial gap in nursing homes.
Storylink - Orlando Sentinel
Drexel is noted as host of a FIRST Regional Robotics Competition on March 28 and 29 in The Ambler Gazette on April 2, 2008.
Storylink - The Ambler Gazette
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Submissions to the Drexel Daily Digest
The Drexel Daily Digest would like to hear about upcoming events in your department
or organization. Items require vice presidential-level approval, and must reach
Digest staff no later than noon of the business day preceding the event. For
details of the procedure, see http://www.drexel.edu/irt/services/listserv/digest.html.
Subscribe to the Drexel Daily Digest podcasts to get audio automatically delivered to you.
To manage your subscription to the Drexel Daily Digest, go to
http://www.drexel.edu/irt/services/listserv/ddd-sub.html
