Thursday, April 17, 2008

Quote of the Day
"Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip."
- Will Rogers

Hot Topic
01. SCDC to Host Information Session with CIA Reps Today

Topics of the Day
02. Want to be Part of Student Government? Attend an Information Session
03. Steinbright Career Development Center to Hold Networking Night
04. CoAS to Host "Meet and Greet" Today
05. Last Chance for Class of 2008 Graduation Photos
06. MEM Spring Seminar Series to Present Lecture
07. Student Counseling Center to Present: “How to Improve Your Memory”
08. Bread and Puppet Theater Company to Perform on the Quad This Weekend
09. Business Plan Development Workshop Series
10. Sign-up Now for Liberty Mutual Individual Conferences
11. Retirement Plan Individual Conferences Next Week
12. Retirement Plan Workshop with the Vanguard Group: “Investment Fundamentals”
13. CEO Workshop Tonight: "Leadership Development at Johnson & Johnson"
14. Today’s World Fusion Fest Events
15. Guitar Hero Tournament Tonight
16. Drexel Democrats to Host Town Hall Discussion: Obama and Clinton
17. Alpha Phi Omega to Host Pistis Orphanage Community Project
18. CAB to Host a Trip to Musical Hairspray
19. Great Works Symposium: "Current Topics in American Medical Education"
20. Training Sessions for Fiscal Year-End Web*Finance Reports
21. CAB to Host Free Screening Tonight: Charlie Wilson's War
22. Drexel News Media Watch

 
SCDC to Host Information Session with CIA Reps Today

Steinbright Career Development Center will host an information session with representatives from  the Support Hiring Division of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency today, April 17, 2008, from 5 to 7 p.m. in room 226, Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

They will cover a broad range of topics including the CIA mission, potential career opportunities (within the Directorate of Support in particular) and the online application process. 

Students from all majors are welcome to attend and are encouraged to bring a resume.

For more information, call Rebecca Stoneberger at 215-895-2394 or email scdc_events@drexel.edu.

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

 
Want to be Part of Student Government? Attend an Information Session

Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA) offers opportunities for anyone looking to get involved and make a difference.

Applications are now available for the annual spring elections at http://www.drexel.edu/usga and are being accepted until Friday, April 25, 2008, at 5 p.m. in the Dean of Students Office, room 215, Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

All interested applicants must attend one of the following information sessions in the USGA office in room 51, Creese Student Center:

• Monday, April 21 at 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 22 at 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, April  23 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• Thursday,  April 24 at 1 p.m.
• Friday, April 25 at 4 p.m.

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

 
Steinbright Career Development Center to Hold Networking Night

The Steinbright Career Development Center will hold a networking night for all students on Thursday, May 1, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Behrakis Grand Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

Students from all class years will have an opportunity to meet and interact with employers during this casual networking event to get advice about job objectives and career paths, establish new connections, learn about employment trends and more. 

To view a list of employers participating and the majors they are seeking to recruit, visit http://www.drexel.edu/scdc/events.asp and look under “Networking Night” (additional employers likely to be confirmed).

Students who are still seeking employment are encouraged to attend in order to make personal connections with potential employers.  In addition, students will have the opportunity to submit resumes for consideration by participating employers.  

Students interested in attending Networking Night are asked to pre-register for the event in one of the two ways:

Sign up at the Steinbright Career Development Center (Suite 250, 3201 Arch Street) or email becky.ross@drexel.edu with your name, ID number, class year, and major.

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

 
CoAS to Host "Meet and Greet" Today

The College of Arts and Sciences will host students, faculty and staff at its quarterly “Meet and Greet,” today, April 17, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Paul Peck Alumni Center (32nd and Market Streets).

This event provides an opportunity for all members of the CoAS community to meet and connect in a relaxed social setting. Students will have the opportunity to win prizes, make valuable contacts and establish new friendships. 
                                  
Complimentary refreshments will be served. 

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

 
Last Chance for Class of 2008 Graduation Photos

The final opportunity to sit for 2008 senior class portraits will take place Monday, April 21 through Wednesday, April 23, 2008 in room 3012, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Street).

All students having their portrait taken will receive a complimentary Lexerd yearbook. 

To schedule an appointment, log onto Carl Wolf Studio’s 24-hour scheduling Web site at http://www.cwsouryear.com, and enter Drexel’s school code 87172.

Appointments can also be scheduled by calling 1-800-687-9327 during normal business hours.

When scheduling appointments, students will receive instructions on how to prepare for a portrait sitting and other pertinent information.

Students are urged to register today as this will be the final opportunity to have portraits taken for students who will participate in commencement ceremonies on June 14, 2008.

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

 
MEM Spring Seminar Series to Present Lecture

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics will present a lecture, "Mechanobiology of Microbubble-induced Cellular Injury in the Pulmonary System,” on Friday, April 18, 2008, from 2 to 3 p.m. in room162, Curtis Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

Dr. Samir Ghadiali, assistant professor in the bioengineering department of Lehigh University will discuss the use of microbubble flows in biomedical applications including the enhancement of ultrasound images, drug delivery and cancer treatment; the damage that can arise from their use and the development of methods to minimize injury to the patient.

For more information, visit http://www.mem.drexel.edu/seminars/ or email Colleen M. Rzucidlo at cmr52@drexel.edu 

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

 
Student Counseling Center to Present: "How to Improve Your Memory"

The Student Counseling Center on the Center City Hahnemann Campus will present a workshop, “How to Improve Your Memory”, on Monday, April 21, 2008, from noon to 1 p.m. in room 310 of the Bellet Building (1505 Race Street).

This workshop is open to students, faculty and staff.

Complimentary refreshments will be served.

For more information, call Maiko Sakamoto at 215-762-7625.

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

 
Bread and Puppet Theater Company to Perform on the Quad This Weekend

The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design will present the Bread and Puppet Theater Company in a performance of the “Divine Reality Comedy Circus” on Saturday, April 19, 2008, at 4 p.m. on the Quad (between Chestnut and Market Streets and 32nd and 33rd Streets).

Here for a two-day residency beginning Friday, April 18, the unique Bread and Puppet Theater Company will hold a series of workshops that teach the art of street theater, including how to create puppets and how to generate public awareness for a cause.

The theater company has performed for over 40 years, from the spectacle of its larger-than-life puppets at Vietnam War protests in New York City to the pageantry of its long-running (over 25 years) annual event, "Our Domestic Resurrection Circus" in Glover, Vermont.

The performance is free and open to the public.                         

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

 
Business Plan Development Workshop Series

The Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology is hosting its spring/summer workshop series every Saturday morning through May 3, 2008 in the Baiada Center (ground floor, 3225 Arch Street).

Sessions kick-off at 9:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast, and instruction begins 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 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, where cash and in-kind prizes of more than $75,000 will be awarded.

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.

For more information, email Terri McIlhenney at terrim@drexel.edu.

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

 
Sign-up Now for Liberty Mutual Individual Conferences

Liberty Mutual insurance company offers substantial discounts to Drexel employees.  Human Resources will host individual auto and homeowners insurance conferences at the Center City Hahnemann Campus with Liberty Mutual on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the HR Conference Room, 1st Floor, Bellet Building (1505 Race Street).

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

Drexel University: Liberty Mutual at http://www.drexel.edu/hr/benefits/libertymutual.html

DUCoM: Liberty Mutual at http://www.drexel.edu/admin/hr_hs/benefits/LibertyMutual-DUCOM.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

 
Retirement Plan Individual Conferences Next Week

Human Resources will host individual investment education conferences with TIAA-CREF at the University City Main Campus on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 3201 Arch Street, Suite 210.

Human Resources will also host the Vanguard Group on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 3201 Arch Street in the HR Conference Room, Suite 430.  The Vanguard Group individual conferences will be held at the Center City Hahnemann Campus on Friday, April 25, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room 1128, Bellet Building (1505 Race Street). 

Please note that reservations are required for individual conferences.

Scheduling information and dates are available on the Drexel University and DUCoM Web sites in calendar format.   Click on one of the links below.

Drexel University: Retirement Plan at http://www.drexel.edu/hr/benefits/IE-IndividualConf.html
DUCoM: Retirement Plan at http://www.drexel.edu/admin/hr_hs/benefits/InvestEducation.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

 
Retirement Plan Workshop with the Vanguard Group: "Investment Fundamentals"

The Vanguard Group will present "Investment Fundamentals" at the Center City Hahnemann Campus on Friday, April 25, 2008, from noon to 1 p.m. in room 1128, Bellet Building (1505 Race Street). 

Reservations are recommended but not required.

Scheduling information and dates for workshops are available on the Drexel University and DUCoM Web sites in calendar format. Click on one of the links below.

Drexel University: Retirement Plan at http://www.drexel.edu/hr/benefits/InvestEducation.html
DUCoM: Retirement Plan at http://www.drexel.edu/admin/hr_hs/benefits/InvestEducation.html        

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

 
CEO Workshop Tonight: "Leadership Development at Johnson & Johnson"

Bruce Pashko, IT director for global compliance, Johnson & Johnson, will present "Leadership Development at Johnson & Johnson," from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in room 2020, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

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

 
Today’s World Fusion Fest Events

"How to Eat Like a Millionaire" International Food Festival
Behrakis Grand Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets), noon to 1:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Counseling Center,Chickering-Aetna Student Health, Sodexho and the Drexel Entrepreneurial Association

Students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy an intercultural lunch and become contestants on a game show. Attendees will test their knowledge of cultural facts and trivia while playing for the chance to win gift certificates to dine in culturally-themed restaurants in Philadelphia. For more information, email Rita Magaziner at rm35@drexel.edu or Linda DePrisco at lindad@drexel.edu.

International Movie: 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama (Documentary)
University Club, 6th floor, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets), 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by VSA and Interfaith Council

Facilitator: the Venerable Lama Losang Samten

This movie is an award-winning documentary that poses a montage of challenging questions to the Dalai Lama about topics from society and tradition, to violence and poverty. Filmmaker Rick Ray also examines some of the fundamental questions of our time through breathtaking views of India and the Middle East's spiritual past as well as commentary from the Dalai Lama.

After the screening, the Venerable Lama Losang Samten, a renowned Tibetan scholar, spiritual teacher and artist, will lead an informal discussion. Losang became a Buddhist monk at the age of 11. He later joined the Namgyal Monastery, becoming a personal attendant to His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama. Since coming to the U.S. in 1988, Losang has founded several Tibetan Buddhist Centers. In 1995, Samten gave back his monastic vows and became a lay practitioner. For more information, email Megan Kohr at mmk59@drexel.edu.

Late Night Series: International Music Night
Creese Student Center Lobby (32nd and Chestnut Streets), 8 to 10 p.m.

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

 
Guitar Hero Tournament Tonight

Gaming enthusiasts are invited to come out and enjoy their favorite songs in Xbox 360's Guitar Hero today, April 17, 2008 at Ross Commons (34th Street and Powelton Avenue). The first round of the tournament begins at 7 p.m.

Relax at the 2nd Floor Lounge and watch the tournament on the 42-inch HD flat-screen television. Prizes will be awarded. The Thursday $4 chicken fingers deal will also be offered during this event. This tournament only takes place once a month.

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

 
Drexel Democrats to Host Town Hall Discussion: Obama and Clinton

The Drexel Democrats will host a town hall meeting on Friday, April 18, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Living Arts Lounge adjacent to Mandell Theater,(33rd and Chestnut streets).

This meeting will include a discussion on the policies of the Democratic candidates, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, and the differences between them.

The purpose of the event is to open discussion between the panel and audience and answer any questions they have about the candidates before the Pennsylvania primary on April 22.

For more information, visit http://www.drexeldems.org.

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

 
Alpha Phi Omega to Host Pistis Orphanage Community Project

The Brothers of Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity, will host a community project that benefits the Pistis Academy and Orphanage in Nakuru, Kenya on Saturday, April 19, 2008, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Hill Conference Room, second floor of LeBow Engineering Center (31st and Market Streets).

Members of the University community are invited to pack educational packages and write inspirational letters to children in an orphanage in Kenya with the brothers of Alpha Phi Omega. Two students who volunteered last summer at the orphanage in Kenya will share their experiences in Kenya.

For more information, email vkg482@gmail.com.

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

 
CAB to Host a Trip to Musical Hairspray

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) will host a trip to see the musical Hairspray on Sunday, May 4, 2008, for the 1 p.m. show at the Academy of Music (Broad and Locust Streets).

Hairspray takes place in 1962 in Baltimore, and tells the story of Tracy Turnbald, a teenager whose dream is to dance on “The Corny Collins Show,” a local TV dance program.

Tickets go on sale Monday, April 21 at 5:30 p.m. and are $15 each, with SEPTA tokens included. Tickets can be purchased at the CAB Office Monday through Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Friday from noon to 1 p.m. Ultima Funds are accepted

The CAB office is in MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut streets) near the bookstore. For more information, call 215-895-2575 or email CAB@drexel.edu. Also visit CAB's Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/CAB and Facebook group, at http://www.facebook.com.

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

 
Great Works Symposium: "Current Topics in American Medical Education"

The Spring 2008 Great Works Symposium (UNIV 241) on "Modern Medicine" will present a panel discussion "Current Topics in American Medical Education" today, April 17, 2008, from 6 to 7:20 p.m. in room 108, Disque Hall (32nd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets).

The panel will address the virtues of broad versus focused premedical education; how to promote diversity and assess merit in medical school admissions; the problems and promise of trends in medical school curricula, such as "evidence-based medicine"; how to teach medical students, residents, and fellows to cultivate bedside manner; the growth of specialization and the role of medical schools in cultivating a diverse medical workforce; the costs and benefits of a shorter workweek for residents; plus other topics as they arise.

The panelists will include Dr. Cheryl A. Hanau, associate dean for admissions at Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCoM); Dr. Nancy D. Spector, associate residency program director and associate chair of education and faculty development in the Department of Pediatrics (DUCoM); Dr. Andrew McInnes, chief pediatric resident at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; and Marcelo Malakooti, a fourth year medical student at DUCoM. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Stephen F. Gambescia, assistant dean of academic and student affairs at the Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions.

This event is free and open to the public.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Training Sessions for Fiscal Year-End Web*Finance Reports

Three two-hour year-end training sessions are being offered in April for budget administrators, faculty and staff members with fiscal responsibility.  Each session is presented collectively by the Comptroller’s Office, Office of Research Compliance and Administration and the departments of Procurement and Budget. These sessions will provide specific information about the transactions to be included in either fiscal 2008 or 2009, as well as a review of the year-end timelines. 

Register for a training session at http://www.drexel.edu/depts/compt/apps/yearend_training.html.

Approved under the authority of Thomas Elzey, Senior Vice President for Finance

 
CAB to Host Free Screening Tonight: Charlie Wilson's War

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) will host a free screening of Charlie Wilson's War today, April 17, 2008 at 9 p.m. in room 111, Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets).

This real-life drama, based on a Texas congressman, portrays Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets have some unforeseen and long-reaching effects.

For more information, visit CAB's office in MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets), call 215-895-2575, or email CAB@drexel.edu.

Also, visit CAB's Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/CAB and CAB's Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com.

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

 
Drexel News Media Watch

A story about the lease transfer of the Philadelphia Armory from the Pennsylvania National Guard was published in The Philadelphia Inquirer on April 16, 2008. President Papadakis, Bruiser Flint, men’s basketball coach, and Denise Dillon, women’s basketball coach, are noted and Dr. Eric Zillmer, Carl R. Pacifico Professor of Neuropsychology and director of athletics, is quoted in the story. Additional stories were broadcast on KYW-TV (CBS-3), WPSG-TV (CW-57), WPVI-TV (ABC-6), KYW-AM (1060) and WHYY-FM (90.9) on April 15 and 16.
Storylink - The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Building & Grounds” section on April 15, 2008, notes Drexel’s campus development plan and the lease transfer of the Philadelphia Armory. Additionally, an Associated Press story about the development plan continues to be syndicated. The story was published April 15 on PhillyBurbs.com and on the Web sites of Forbe, MSN, Yahoo Finance, Conde Nast’s Portfolio, Hemscott (London), KCBS-AM (San Francisco) and KCNC-TV (CBS-Denver). The story is also published in the Houston Chronicle, San Diego Union-Tribune, and Evening Bulletin. President Papadakis and Noah Cohen, editor of The Triangle, are quoted and James Tucker, senior vice president for student life and administrative services, is noted in the story.
Storylink - The Chronicle of Higher Education

The Chronicle of Higher Education published in its March 28, 2008, “Short Subjects” section a story featuring MAD Dragon Records’ expanded alliance with Rykodisc. Allen Sabinson, dean of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, and Marcy Rauer Wagman, director of the music industry program, are quoted in the story.

WTXF-TV's (FOX-29) Web site provided a link to include The Triangle's blog in its coverage of the Democratic presidential candidates debate held Wednesday at the National Constitution Center.
StoryLink - WTXF-TV (FOX-29)

A Food Network episode of “Throwdown! With Bobby Flay” rebroadcast April 15, 2008, featured Drexel students and Adrienne Hall, manager of the Academic Bistro and instructor of culinary arts.

U.S. News & World Report notes April 15, 2008, that WCAU-TV (NBC-10) interviewed Dr. David Goldberg, associate professor in the Department of Physics, about a video of Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant leaping over a speeding car.
Storylink - U.S. News & World Report

Dr. William Rosenberg, professor of political science, commented on WTXF-TV’s (FOX-29) “Good Day Philadelphia” on April 16, 2008, on the Democratic presidential candidates’ campaigns and Wednesday’s debate at the National Constitution Center.

Dr. Paul G. Curcillo II, associate professor and vice chair of the department of surgery in the Drexel University College of Medicine and director of robotic and minimally invasive surgery, is quoted in a story published on Abkhazia.com on April 16, 2008, about laparoscopic surgery.
Storylink - Abkhazia.com

An enrollment project by the 11th Street Family Health Services Center for residents to sign up for health benefits through the Pennsylvania Children’s Health Insurance Program is noted in the Philadelphia Daily News on April 16, 2008.
Storylink - Philadelphia Daily News

Brett Fischer, an undergraduate majoring in communication, is noted in The Philadelphia Inquirer on April 16, 2008, for receiving a scholarship from the Philadelphia chapter of the Broadcast Pioneers.
Storylink - The Philadelphia Inquirer

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

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