Monday, April 21, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Quote
of the Day
"It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers."
- James Thurber
Green Topics
01.
Earth Week Clothing Swap Today on The Quad
02.
Earth Day Panel on Campus Carbon Emissions
03.
Save the Date: "Rock 4 Roots" Earth Week Concert
Topics of the Day
04. Want to be Part of Student Government? Attend an Information Session
05.
Noted Civic Leader Walter D'Alessio to Speak to Drexel Students: "Getting That First Job"
06.
$75,000 in Prizes to Winners in Baiada Competitions
07.
Spring 2008 Health Sciences Career Fair Today
08.
Save the Date: SCDC Networking Night
09.
Nominate Your High School Teacher for a $2,000 Award
10.
Info Session on Westphal College Graduate Programs
11. Listen Up: New Sports Program Airs on WKDU-FM
12. Two CEO Workshops Today
13. World Fusion Fest Closing Banquet Tonight
14. Sign-up Now for Liberty Mutual Individual Conferences
15. Retirement Plan Individual Conferences This Week
16. Benefits Buzz Today: "Long-Term Care, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability"
17. Psychology Lecture Today: Treatment Strategies for Anxious Youth
18. This Week on The Drexel InterView™
19. Last Chance for Graduation Photos
20. 2008 Kosher for Passover Meals Info
21. Drexel News Media Watch
Earth Week Clothing Swap Today on The Quad
Drexel Green, the University's sustainability initiative, is sponsoring an Earth Week Clothing Swap today, April 21, 2008, from 2 to 6 p.m. on The Quad (between 32nd and 33rd Streets and Chestnut and Market Streets).
Members of the University community can donate unwanted items of clothing and take whatever they choose. In order to take something, one must donate something. All items left over at the end of the day will be donated to the Salvation Army.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Earth Day Panel on Campus Carbon Emissions
The Campus Sustainability Working Group and DU Committee for Sustainability will present a panel discussion, “Campus Carbon Emissions: Measuring and Planning,” on Tuesday, April 22, from 1 to 4:15 p.m. in room 2020, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
A rapidly evolving set of challenges and opportunities are developing from climate change and the greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions that are causing it. Public expectations, emerging regulatory policies and fiscal constraints are driving universities to decrease their carbon footprint more than ever before.
Panelists will examine the various ways campus facilities leaders can understand, quantify and manage greenhouse gas emissions using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol). The presentation will focus on the first step, GHG Inventory Data Collection and Measurement, followed by a discussion with panelists and invited guests from 83 colleges and universities in the region.
The Campus Sustainability Working Group was formed in the fall of 2007 to assist colleges and universities in developing comprehensive sustainability policies and practices in their respective institutions that will advance the goals of the Energy Action Agenda. Participants include representatives from Community College of Philadelphia, Drexel University, Philadelphia University, Swarthmore College, Temple University, the University of Pennsylvania and the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
RSVP to recycle@drexel.edu. (Be sure to include “Earth Day” in the subject line.)
For more information on the Energy Action Agenda, call the Energy Coordinating Agency of Philadelphia, Inc. at 215-988-0929 ext. 233 or visit http://www.ecasavesenergy.org.
For more information, email Barbara A.W. Clarke at bac23@drexel.edu.Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Save the Date: "Rock 4 Roots" Earth Week Concert
The Sierra Student Coalition will host the concert “Rock 4 Roots” on Friday, April 25, 2008, from 7 to 11 p.m. in the Armory (33rd Street north of Market Street).
The concert is open to the general public and will feature bands such as:
This concert is the culminating event for the Drexel Green Initiative’s Earth Week 2008 activities and its purpose is to gain continuing support for the Drexel Green Initiative.
Attendees will receive a complimentary admission ticket by bringing two plastic containers (1’s and 2’s), as well as aluminum and glass containers, with a valid student I.D.
Those attendees who bring enough recyclables to fill a five-gallon bucket will receive a raffle ticket. The owner of the winning raffle ticket will receive a Martin acoustic guitar signed by the chairman and CEO of C.F. Martin & Co., Christian Frederick Martin IV.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Want to be Part of Student Government? Attend an Information Session
The Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA) offers opportunities for anyone looking to get involved and make a difference on campus.
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 of the Creese Student Center:
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Noted Civic Leader Walter D'Alessio to Speak to Drexel Students: "Getting That First Job"
President Papadakis will present a special event for students,"Getting That First Job," with civic leader, businessman, educator and visionary Walter D' Alessio Hon '07 (above), on Thursday, April 24, 2008, from 4 to 5 p.m. in room 102 of the Leonard Pearlstein Business Learning Center (33rd and Market Streets). A reception will follow the talk at 5 p.m.
D'Alessio, vice chairman of NorthMarq Capital and president and CEO of Northmarq's real estate consulting group, NorthMarq Advisors, has more than 45 years of experience in planning, developing and financing major real estate projects in Philadelphia, including 12 years as executive director of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and 10 years as executive vice president of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation.
He has been an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania for more than 20 years and held leadership positions on numerous corporate and non-profit boards during his distinguished career, including his current positions with Brandywine Realty Investment Trust, Exelon Corporation and on the Corporate Governance Center Advisory Board for LeBow College of Business.
For more information and to RSVP for this event, contact Winifred Harris of the Steinbright Career Development Center at 215-895-1630 or email wini@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
$75,000 in Prizes to Winners in Baiada Competitions
The Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology is hosting three competitions this year. Prizes valued at over $75,000 will be awarded to the winners in these competitions. All Drexel students are welcome to participate.
The deadline to submit full business plans to the 2008 competition is May 5, 2008.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Spring 2008 Health Sciences Career Fair Today
The Steinbright Career Development Center invites students, alumni and faculty to participate in the Health Sciences Spring Career Fair today, April 21, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Geary Lobby of the New College Building (245 N. 15th Street).
All students are invited to participate in this opportunity to conduct a job search, research the job market and speak with recruiters. Representatives of major Philadelphia hospitals and health care-related companies will be on hand to meet interested students and job candidates from nursing and health care majors. Career Fair participants are encouraged to bring 20 copies of a current resume for distribution to employers.
No pre-registration is required. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Save the Date: SCDC Networking Night
The Steinbright Career Development Center will hold a networking night 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
Nominate Your High School Teacher for a $2,000 Award
Drexel values the high school teachers who have inspired the University’s 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.
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.
The deadline for nominations for this year’s Behind Every Graduate Awards is Friday, April 25, 2008.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Info Session on Westphal College Graduate Programs
The Campus Visit Team and Westphal College of Media Arts & Design will present a graduate programs information session on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, from 5:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets).
This session will provide prospective graduate students with information about the admissions process as well as an opportunity to meet with representatives from the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design's graduate programs in Arts Administration, Digital Media, Fashion Design, Interior Design and Television Management.
More information is available at http://deptapp1.drexel.edu/em/events/detail.aspx?ID=1285 or call Janeen Chavis in the Office of Enrollment Management at 215-895-6718 or email janeen@drexel.edu.
For more information about the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, visit http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Listen Up: New Sports Program Airs on WKDU-FM
Drexel now has its own sports radio program, “Mazz and the Fisch Sports Radio,” airing every Wednesday from 7 to 9 a.m. on WKDU-FM (91.7).
Two undergrads, Brett Fischer and Michael Mazzeo, are co-hosts of the program, which covers Drexel and Philly Sports and big four sports in other markets. There is a guest speaker every week during the 8:30 to 9 a.m. segment.
Phillies and Eagles announcer and Drexel men’s basketball play-by-play announcer Dan Baker, softball coach Kim Camara, senior captain and outfielder Amanda Hastings, and women’s basketball coach Denise Dillon have been recent guests on the program.
For more information, email mazzaandthefisch@gmail.com.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Maiko Sakamoto of the Student Counseling Center will present "How to Improve Your Memory" from noon to 1 p.m. in room 310, Bellet Building (1505 Race Street).
Memory is tricky when it comes to studying effectively. No student is alone in the struggle with memory and studying. This workshop will focus on strategies associated with different learning styles and will offer techniques for optimal learning.
Jeanette Dugger, disability specialist, will present "Communicating with People with Disabilities Are you PC?" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in room 2019, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
Communicating with people with disabilities involves respect, consideration, patience and sometimes multiple methods of listening, teaching and interacting. Being ”politically correct” is more than being cool; it's how one perceives another's views and motivations. This session will offer participants insights into best practices to encourage and develop an inclusive environment for people with disabilities.Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
World Fusion Fest Closing Banquet Tonight
The LeBow International Student Association (LISA) will sponsor the World Fusion Fest Closing Banquet today, April 21, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Behrakis Grand Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
The University community is invited to attend the grand finale of the World Fusion Fest. There will be a host of speakers, including Dr. George Tsetsekos, dean of LeBow College of Business, international food, music and a gift raffle.
For more information, email Monish Doshi at monish786@gmail.com or email Marilena Drakou-Marinis at md349@drexel.edu.Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
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 with Liberty Mutual at the Center City Hahnemann Campus 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
Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources
Retirement Plan Individual Conferences This 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. in Suite 210, 3201 Arch Street.
Human Resources will also host the Vanguard Group on Thursday, April 24, 2008 in the HR Conference Room, 3201 Arch Street. 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
Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources
Benefits Buzz Today: "Long-Term Care, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability"
Human Resources will host "What is the Difference Between Long-Term Care, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability?" today, April 21, 2008, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in room 116, Korman Center (33rd Street between Chestnut and Market Streets).
The next Benefits Buzz session, "Healthy, Wealthy You! Join a Gym, Lose Weight, Get Fit and Receive Cash; Join Us for More Information" will be held on Monday, April 28, 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
Psychology Lecture Today: Treatment Strategies for Anxious Youth
The Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association and the Department of Psychology will present "Flexible Applications of Treatment Strategies for Anxious Youth," today, April 21, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium, Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets).
The speaker will be Dr. Philip Kendall (above), Laura H. Carnell Professor of Psychology and director, Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic of Temple University. Dr. Kendall received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Following a consideration of the positions for and against manual-based interventions, Dr. Kendall will address the considerations pertinent to clinical practice. Specifically, he will offer an approach to clinical practice that integrates flexibility with fidelity to manual-based treatment. Sample treatment sessions will be viewed. Fidelity to treatment strategies will be described and discussed and examples will be provided of flexibility within fidelity for select treatment programs
This event is free for Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association members and Drexel faculty, staff and students.
The fee is $25 for non-members of PBTA; $10 for non-member students.
Register at the door, or online at http://www.philabta.org.
For more information, visit http://www.philabta.org, or email info@philabta.org.Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
This Week on The Drexel InterView™
The Drexel InterView™ is hosted by Dr. Paula Marantz Cohen, distinguished professor of English at Drexel University.
On DUTV (Drexel University Television):
Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 8 p.m.
Margo Jefferson, cultural critic, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for criticism
All programs on DUTV air first on Tuesday at 8 p.m. and repeat on Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings at 10 a.m. DUTV can be seen throughout Philadelphia on Comcast Cable channel 54 and in West Philadelphia on channel 62. On the Drexel University City Main Campus, DUTV can be seen on channel 33.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Last Chance for Graduation Photos
The final opportunity to sit for 2008 senior class portraits will take place today, 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.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
2008 Kosher for Passover Meals Info
This year, the Passover holiday will be observed through Sunday, April 27.
Kosher for Passover meals will be served through in the Private Dining Room, Handschumacher Dining Center (32nd and Market Streets).
Passover lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. and will cost $8. Dinner will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. and will cost $9.
Discounts are available for students on the Gold Meal Plan and for students that RSVP in advance.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
A Philadelphia Business Journal story published April 18, 2008, features LinkEdu and Drexel’s partnerships with Google and Microsoft that provide students expanded e-mail and Web services. Kenneth Blackney, associate vice president in the Office of Information Resources and Technology, Alexander Cabinian, an undergraduate majoring in computer engineering, are quoted in the story.
Storylink - Philadelphia Business Journal
Chelsea Clinton’s visit to the College of Law library was noted on KYW-TV (CBS-3), WPHL-TV (17) and WPSG-TV (CW-57) on April 17, 2008.
Drexel is noted as the location of a news conference for Charles Plosser, Philadelphia Federal Reserve president, in a Reuters story published April 18, 2008, in The Guardian (United Kingdom) and on the Web site of CNBC. Another story about the news conference was published on MarketWatch.com.
Storylink - Reuters
Dr. Joseph Mason, associate professor of finance, is quoted in a New York Times story published April 18, 2008, about JPMorgan Chase’s plans to raise $6 billion in expensive debt. The story was syndicated in the International Herald Tribune and Marshall News Messenger (Texas).
Storylink - New York Times
Drexel is noted in a Philadelphia Business Journal story published April 18, 2008, about Telrose Corp., which will provide the University office products under a new contact. The story was syndicated in the Washington Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal, San Antonio Business Journal and Milwaukee Business Journal. WTXF-TV's (FOX-29) "Good Day Philadelphia" also reported on Telrose Corp.'s contracts with Drexel and Penn. Dr. Joseph Campbell, assistant vice president of University Procurement for the University and the Drexel University College of Medicine, is quoted in the story.
Storylink - The Philadelphia Business Journal
Drexel is noted in a Philadelphia Business Journal story published April 18, 2008, about Telrose Corp., which will provide the University office products under a new contact. The story was syndicated in the Washington Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal, San Antonio Business Journal and Milwaukee Business Journal. WTXF-TV's (FOX-29) "Good Day Philadelphia" also reported on Telrose Corp.'s contracts with Drexel and Penn.
Storylink - Philadelphia Business Journal
Nicole Hester, a member of the women’s basketball team, is noted in The San Diego Union-Tribune on April 18, 2008, as the recipient of the V Foundation Comeback Award.
Storylink - The San Diego Union-Tribune
Dr. Daniel Dorn, assistant professor of finance, is noted in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on April 18, 2008, as a co-author of a paper on investment diversity
Storylink - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
LeBow College of Business students are noted in a story published on CityBizList.com on April 17, 2008, for competing in the second annual Association for Corporate Growth Philadelphia Cup, a private equity-investment case study competition.
Storylink - CityBizList.com
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
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