Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Quote
of the Day
" Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Topics of the Day
01.
Women's Studies to Screen Georgian Film
02.
Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Women Engineers Panel
03.
Peer Counseling Helpline Deadline Extended
04.
CoMAD, Rudman Institute to Host Screenwriting Seminar
05.
CEO Presents "Networking for Dummies"
06.
Great Works Symposium to Present Lecture on Die Fledermaus
07.
In Memoriam: Trustee Emeritus Albert Soffa '44
08.
Drexel News Media Watch
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Women's Studies to Screen Georgian Film
Women's Studies, in conjunction with the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Division of Student
Life will present Since Otar Left, the award-winning film from the post-Communist Republic of Georgia, as part of the Women's History Month Film Series, .
The screening will take place at 6 p.m. today, April 13, 2005 in the Living Arts Lounge, adjacent to Mandell Theater (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
For more information, contact Dr. Erik Rau at erau@drexel.edu or 215-895-2463.
Approved under the authority of Dr. Ali Houshmand, Interim Provost
Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Women Engineers Panel
Women in Engineering will hold a panel discussion and networking reception today,
April 13, 2005 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Westphal Picture Gallery (on the third floor of the Main Building,
32nd and Chestnut Streets).
The panel will discuss the entrepreneurial opportunities available today for women in engineering. Panelists will include:
A free membership to the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners will be raffled.
For information, contact Ashley Meyers at 215-895-1083 or ameyers@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Dr. Ali Houshmand, Interim Provost
Peer Counseling Helpline Deadline Extended
The Peer Counseling Helpline is currently recruiting new peer counselors.
If you are an undergraduate student who is an excellent listener, empathetic, committed to helping others, and willing to volunteer your time, pick up an application at the Counseling Center in room 201, Creese Student Union Complex (32nd and Chestnut Streets). All application materials are due by Friday, April 15, 2005.
For more information contact, Amy Henning at amyh@drexel.edu or 215-895-1415. Check out the helpline's Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/studentlife/ch.
The Peer Counseling Helpline is managed and run by the Counseling Center on the University City Main Campus, Division of Student Life.
Approved under the authority of Anthony T. Caneris, Senior Vice President for
Student Life and Administrative Services
CoMAD, Rudman Institute to Host Screenwriting Seminar
The College of Media Arts & Design's screenwriting and playwriting program
and the Kal and Lucille Rudman Institute for Entertainment Industry Studies
will host the seminar "The Great Hollywood Story Search" on Saturday,
April 23, 2005 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the University Crossings screening room
(32nd and Market Streets) on the University City Main Campus.
"The Great Hollywood Story Search" is a mentoring program developed by industry professionals to help gifted undiscovered writers get their "foot in the door" in the film, television or publishing industries. The program was founded by Ron Bechtel, director, author, script consultant, guest lecturer and vice president of development for Walker Lane Inc., a Los Angeles-based independent production company. Bechtel will be joined at the seminar by award-winning screenwriter Ken Rotcop and Douglas Schwartz, creator and producer of Baywatch.
The event is open to the public, but seating is limited. The cost of the seminar is $109 for students, educators and senior citizens and $149 for the general public. Group discounts are available. For more information and to register, visit http://www.greatstorysearch.com or call toll-free 1-888-898-1188.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University
Relations
CEO Presents "Networking for Dummies"
The Creating Excellent Organizations (CEO) program will hold the workshop "Networking
for Dummies - Contacts Not Computers" on Thursday, April 14, 2005 from
6-7:30 p.m. in the Myers Hall Tutor Lounge (33rd and Race Streets).
Entrepreneur Jock Sommese (above) of Smart Business Publishing will discuss skills for setting goals, prep work, jumping in and out of conversations, following up and more. Participants will obtain one contact in their field with whom to start networking. Attendees must wear business casual attire and participate in workshop exercises. Participants are encouraged to bring business cards if they have them.
The free workshop is open to all students. For more information, visit http://www.drexel.edu/oca/leadership/ceo.html.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University
Relations
Great Works Symposium to Present Lecture on Die Fledermaus
Musical Theater, the Drexel Great Works Symposium for the spring 2005 term,
will present a lecture on the opera Die Fledermaus on Thursday, April
13, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. in Nesbitt Hall's Stein Auditorium (33rd and Market Streets).
Dr. Moylan C. Mills (above) , professor emeritus of the integrative arts at Penn State University-Abington, is the guest speaker.
The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information contact Dr. Charles Morscheck at morschcr@drexel.edu or 215-895-1749 or visit http://www.library.drexel.edu/research/univ241/spring2005/instructors.html.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University
Relations
In Memoriam: Trustee Emeritus Albert Soffa '44
Drexel University Trustee Emeritus Albert Soffa, '44, died
on Sunday, April 10, 2005. He was 84 years old.
Co-founder of Kulicke & Soffa Industries and pioneer of the first wire bonder, Mr. Soffa earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Drexel in 1944. He was an innovator who helped develop the modern integrated circuit packaging industry. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Soffa had a great passion for the arts and was a gifted sculptor; he created busts of several Drexel presidents.
Mr. Soffa was a member of Drexel Board of Trustees, the College of Engineering Advisory Board, the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Industrial Advisory Board, and the Judaic Studies Advisory Board. In honor of Mr. Soffa and his wife, Harriet, the College of Engineering has The Albert and Harriet Soffa Professor of Mechanical Engineering. The College also has an Albert Soffa Endowed Scholarship for an undergraduate mechanical or electrical engineering student.
For his commitment to the University, Mr. Soffa received the Anthony J. Drexel Award and was inducted into The Drexel 100 in 1992.
In addition to his wife, Mr.Soffa is survived by his son Mark; daughter Carol Baldridge; daughter-in-law Kristine; son-in-law Benjamin; sister Frances Gross; and grandchildren Jacob, Julia, Samuel, David and Emily. Contributions in his memory can be made to Drexel in support of our Judaic Studies Program or to American Associates of Ben Gurion University, Jenkintown, Pa.
For more information about Mr. Soffa, visit http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/obituaries/11370132.htm.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University
Relations
Marcy Rauer Wagman, director of the music industry program,
was featured in the April 8, 2005 edition of The Pocono Record in an
article about MAD Dragon Records artist Trisha O'Keefe and
the label's tour along the East Coast.
http://www.poconoweekend.com/insstory/tjd00693.htm
An obituary about Trustee
Emeritus Albert Soffa, '44, was published April 11 and 12,
2005 on the Philadelphia Business Journal, CircuitsAssembly.com, ClickPress.com
and Globes Online Web sites.
http://philadelphia.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2005/04/11/daily13.html
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University
Relations
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