Monday, April 28, 2008

Quote of the Day
"Study the past if you would define the future."
-Confucius

Hot Topic
01. Women Helping Women to Present Female Law Firm CIOs

Topics of the Day
02. Save the Date: SCDC Networking Night
03. This Week on The Drexel InterView™
04. Center for Civic Engagement Hosts Blood Drive Tomorrow
05. New Paradise Laboratories' PROM Opens This Week
06. Distinguished Speaker to Lecture Tomorrow on Real Story Behind Luxury Brands
07. Materials Science and Engineering Lecture Today
08. Computer Science Lecture Today: Object-oriented Architecture
09. Two CEO Workshops Today
10. Seminar Today: "The Funnel of Life: How to Fulfill and Grow Your Dreams"
11. Have Your Questions Answered at "Conversations with University Administrators" Tomorrow
12. Benefits Buzz: "Healthy, Wealthy You!"
13. MtvU Campus Invasion Pre-Tour Today
14. Academic Bistro Menu
15. Drexel News Media Watch

 
Women Helping Women to Present Female Law Firm CIOs

Women Helping Women will present a panel discussion by female chief information officers at area law firms today, April 28, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m. in room 140, College of Law Building (3320 Market Street).

Panelists will include Amy Freese of Cozen O'Conner and Kim Wismer of Ballard Spahr.

A reception will follow the panel discussion.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
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

 
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 29, 2008, at 8 p.m.
Andrea Barrett (above), novelist

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

 
Center for Civic Engagement Hosts Blood Drive Tomorrow

The Center for Civic Engagement, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, will host a blood drive on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 from 2 to 6 p.m. on the Red Cross Donor Bus, which will be parked on Market Street outside of the Law School Building (3320 Market Street).
 
The process will last about an hour from start to finish. Walk-ins will be accepted.
 
For more information, email Emily at ev44@drexel.edu or Val at vj33@drexel.edu.

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

 
New Paradise Laboratories' PROM Opens This Week

As part of the Mandell Professionals in Residence Project (MPiRP), New Paradise Laboratories will present its Philadelphia premiere of PROM from Thursday, May 1 through Sunday, May 11, 2008 at Mandell Theater (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

PROM is the rite-of-passage celebration that is everyone's high school prom turned inside-out at breakneck speed by New Paradise Laboratories. Staged as a sporting event, students vs. chaperones, PROM is a bittersweet, wickedly funny, thoughtful barrage of questions and outrageous imagery set against a fantastic wall of music.

Tickets are $20; $12 for students and $7 for students, faculty and staff with a valid Drexel I.D.

For a complete schedule of performances or to purchase tickets online, visit http://www.newparadiselaboratories.org. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 215-923-0334.

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

 
Distinguished Speaker to Lecture Tomorrow on Real Story Behind Luxury Brands

The Design & Merchandising Program in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design will present noted author and journalist Dana Thomas as the program’s 2008 Distinguished Speaker on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 6 p.m. in Ruth Auditorium, Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets).

Thomas will discuss her book Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster. As the Paris fashion reporter for Newsweek for 12 years, Thomas developed exceptional contacts among the world's best known designers in the billion-dollar luxury brand business for perfumes, handbags and designer clothing.

The lecture is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 215-895-1029 or visit http://www.drexel.edu/westphal.

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

 
Materials Science and Engineering Lecture Today

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering will present a lecture, “Electrical Resistivity and Mechanical Strength of Nanoparticle-reinforced Gold Films,” today, April 28, 2008 at 1 p.m. in Hill Conference Room, LeBow Engineering Center (31st and Market Streets).

Dr. Richard Vinci (above), professor of materials science and engineering at Lehigh University, will give a talk about alternatives to the use of pure gold in radio frequency micromechanical switches.

Refreshments will be served immediately after the seminar in the Materials Science and Engineering Lounge.

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

 
Computer Science Lecture Today: Object-oriented Architecture

The Department of Computer Science will present a lecture "Assuring Object-oriented Architecture" today, April 28, 2008 at 11 a.m. in room 153, University Crossings (32nd and Market Streets).

Dr. Jonathan Aldrich (above) of Carnegie Mellon University will be the speaker. 

Getting the architecture of a software system right is increasingly recognized as crucial to that system's success. This task is especially difficult in object-oriented systems, due to their complex and dynamic structure. Dr. Aldrich will describe recent work on assuring conformance between a specification of architecture and object-oriented implementation code. He will present a novel variant of ownership types that allows the architect to specify how run-time object structures should map to higher-level architecture components.

This talk is part of the Computer Science Colloquium Series.

For more information, email Dr. David Breen at david@cs.drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Two CEO Workshops Today

Dan Simmons, associate director of athletics, will present "Character and Sports" from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Myers Hall Tutor Lounge (33rd and Race Streets).

Do sports build or exemplify character? What is the value of sports at a college, in a community and in society? What are some of the ethical issues facing sports today? This workshop will examine all of these issues; students will gain new insight on their own personal values and the value of sports.

Vincent Notarianni, Ameriprise Financial Services, will present "Wealth Building Strategies: Money Management" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in room 2019, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

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

 
Seminar Today: "The Funnel of Life: How to Fulfill and Grow Your Dreams"

Dr. Moti Levi, CEO and president of Life Group, LLC, will present a seminar, "The Funnel of Life: How to Fulfill and Grow Your Dreams," today, April 28, 2008 from 5 to 6 p.m. in room 102, Leonard Pearlstein Business Learning Center (33rd and Market Streets).

In this seminar, Dr. Levi will provide a powerful framework to approach all aspects of life (family, work, spirituality, etc.) and will show how to achieve success, fulfillment and happiness. The seminar is directed toward all students who are interested in putting (or continuing) their lives on a path of personal growth.

Dr. Levi will also explain and show why and how the funnel framework can and should be used by organizations, as explained in his book The Funnel of Life: Why Our Dreams Shrink and Die, and How We Can Make Them Grow Again.

Registration is free.  Refreshments will be provided.

For more information about this event, email xd28@drexel.edu. 

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

 
Have Your Questions Answered at "Conversations with University Administrators" Tomorrow

Students who want to make a difference at the University or have a question that requires an answer from a member of the University’s administration should attend "Conversations with University Administrators" on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Van Rensselaer Living Room (3320 Powelton Avenue).

Representatives from Student Life, the Provost's Office, the Bursar's Office, Financial Aid and Public Safety, among others, will be there to answer questions and listen to concerns.

Complimentary lunch will be provided. All students are encouraged to attend.

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

 
Benefits Buzz: "Healthy, Wealthy You!"

Human Resources will host "Healthy, Wealthy You! Join a Gym, Lose Weight, Get Fit and Receive Cash: Join Us for More Information" today, April 28, 2008, from 3 to 4 p.m. in room 116, Korman Center (33rd Street between Chestnut and Market Streets).

The next Benefits Buzz session, "What Are My Rights under the Family Medical Leave Act?" will be held on Monday, May 5, 2008 at the same time and location.

Benefits Buzz is an informal weekly meeting that answers questions and provides information about Drexel benefits. Human Resources representatives will be available to present information and answer questions from faculty and staff.

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

 
MtvU Campus Invasion Pre-Tour Today

MtvU will be on campus today, April 28, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Campus Invasion Pre-Tour outside of the Daskalakis Athletic Center (33rd and Market Streets).

The pre-tour will be here to promote mtvU's Campus Invasion Music Festival '08, which will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Penn's Landing.

There will be laptops and plasma screens to highlight the show. T-shirts and Campus Invasion '08 Music Festival tickets will be given away.

Festival features include:

Wyclef Jean, with special guests Cobra Starship, All Time Low, The Spill Canvas and more special guests and performances to be announced.

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

 
Academic Bistro Menu

The menu for  April 29 through May 1:

Lunch - $9 per person, seating at noon

Tuesday, April 29
Taste of Italy

*Pear and arugula salad
*Beef in red wine sauce, potato gratin, broccoli rabe
*Lemon custard and fresh berries

Wednesday, April 30
Cuban Flavors

*Salad of orange, cilantro, green leaf lettuce, red onion and honey-lime vinaigrette
*Fresh fish empanada with mojo garlic sauce-marinated avocado and black beans
*Coconut rice pudding with raisins and fresh raspberries

Friday, May 2
Healthy Foods

*Spinach and strawberry salad with poppy seed dressing
*Shrimp, vegetables and penne tossed with pesto
*Mango sorbet in lace cup

A' La Carte - $10 per person, seating between noon and 12:45 p.m.

Thursday, May 1
Select from a three course menu—changes weekly.

*Includes beverage and tax.

Dinner - $18 per person, seating at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 1
Fresh Flavors

*Mixed greens, hazelnut dressing
*Shallow poached halibut, mustard greens, olive tapenade
*Cheese course
*Sorbet – coconut, grapefruit gastrique

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Drexel News Media Watch

A Boston Globe story that notes Dr. Michel Barsoum, distinguished professor of materials engineering, and his findings that the Great Pyramids of Giza are partially constructed of limestone-based concrete was syndicated in The Sydney Morning Herald on April 25, 2008.
Storylink - The Sydney Morning Herald

Dr. Joseph Mason, associate professor of finance, is quoted in a New York Times story published April 25, 2008, about the subprime mortgage crisis. Dr. Mason also commented on the subprime crisis on Bloomberg’s “Market Pulse” on April 24.
Storylink - Yahoo! Finance

Winter in Spring, held in the Quad on Friday evening and sponsored by the Fraternity and Sorority Life Community and Office of Campus Activities, was featured WCAU-TV (NBC-10) on April 25, 2008.

Dr. Vibhas Madan, head of the Department of Economics and International Business, commented on the price of rice on WPVI-TV (ABC-6) on April 24, 2008.

Ivan Skakun, chairman of the College Republicans, is quoted in a story published on Donga.com on April 25, 2008, about the 2008 presidential election.
Storylink - Donga.com

Drexel continues to be noted as the host of the October 30, 2007, Democratic presidential candidates debate. The University is cited in a Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Pa.) story published April 25, 2008.
Storylink - pennlive.com

Dr. William C. Meyers, chairman of the Department of Surgery in the Drexel University College of Medicine, is noted for performing surgery on a prospective NFL player in a story published in the Greenville News (S.C.) and on the Web site of WLTX-TV (CBS-Columbia, S.C.) on April 25, 2008.
Storylink - WLTX-TV

A smartphone demonstration of algebra content developed by The Math Forum @ Drexel University was featured on CN8’s “Art Fennell Reports” on April 24, 2008. Stephen Weima, director of The Math Forum @ Drexel University, commented on the technology, which is being tested in North Carolina by 100 ninth-graders.

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

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