Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Quote of the Day
"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Hot Topic
01. The Triangle to Host USGA Candidate Town Hall Meeting Tonight

Topics of the Day
02. Lecture Today: "Computer-supported Collaborative Learning"
03. Flag-raising on Campus Today in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr
04. Save the Date: Executive Forum for IT Security on May 20 and 21
05. The iSchool to Present Lecture:  “Computer Science in the Information Age”
06. Public Exhibition and Lecture: Images from the Kabuki Theater
07. Deadline Tomorrow: Become an Event Planner for CAB
08. Two CEO Workshops Today
09. Retirement Plan Individual Conferences
10. Squash Club to Co-host 2008 Drexel Squash Championships Tomorrow
11. Pool Tournament Tonight
12. EMBA Alumni Board Volunteers Help Junior Achievement Group Make a Difference
13. Faculty Save the Date: Global Research and Academic Network on June 2
14. The Triangle to Host USGA Candidate Town Hall Meeting Tonight
15. Writing Week Events Today: “Does Poetry Matter?” and Reading Marathon
16. Chemistry Department to Present Lecture: "Strategies for the Synthesis of Solubilized [n]Phenacenes of Unprecedented Lengths"
17. Department of Physics to Host Observatory Open House Tomorrow
18. SPH Grad Student Wins Kaiser Family Foundation Essay Contest
19. Drexels News Media Watch

 
The Triangle to Host USGA Candidate Town Hall Meeting Tonight

The Triangle will host an Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA) candidate town hall meeting today, May 6, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stein Auditorium, Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets).

Attendees will have an opportunity to meet candidates running for office in USGA, learn about their platforms for election and discuss upcoming USGA initatives for the next academic year.

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

 
Lecture Today: "Computer-supported Collaborative Learning"

The College of Information Science and Technology, (The iSchool) will present "Computer-supported Collaborative Learning at The iSchool and at the Math Forum" today, May 6, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. in room 14, Rush Building (33rd Street, north of Market Street).

Dr. Gerry Stahl (above), associate professor, will be the speaker. The lecture is part of the The iSchool at Drexel's Colloquium Series, sponsored by the College of Information Science and Technology.

The challenges for human-computer interaction (HCI) in education have shifted considerably in recent years with, for example, the rapid growth of the Web, online learning and social networking. New HCI approaches, methods, tools and theories are now required to analyze and understand interactions and learning of online groups. This presentation raises a number of issues related to the new design and pedagogy challenges, and presents the approach of the Virtual Math Teams (VMT) project, which has tried to address these issues.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Flag-raising on Campus Today in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mayor Michael Nutter and City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell will help raise a flag in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, May 6, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. adjacent to the Drexel University sign located on the island at 32nd and Market Streets.

The flag, created in 1997 by Joseph T. Finn, president of Automated Builders Consortium Foundation (ABC Foundation), represents Dr. King’s mission of peace, love and brotherhood. The flag has flown in Atlantic City, N.J., and Finn plans to fly it in cities nationwide.

President Papadakis was presented the flag when he received a West Philadelphia YMCA Signature Service Award in October.

Philadelphia-based ABC Foundation, which dispenses funding for affordable housing in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, flies the flag to promote Dr. King’s mission and as a symbol of new jobs, new homes and new lives according to Ivory Anthony Jones, founder and chairman of ABC Foundation.

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

 
Save the Date: Executive Forum for IT Security on May 20 and 21

The College of Information Science and Technology, (The iSchool) is partnering with IP3, Inc., the nation’s leader in information assurance and information security education and research, to present a two-day technical workshop for corporate IT security directors, “Strategy to Reality: Don’t Look Back,” on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 20 and 21, 2008 in the Living Arts Lounge adjacent to Mandell Theater, Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

This intensive two-day workshop will offer an environment for dialogue and collaboration among researchers in academics, IT administrators and professionals in the industry. The seminar provides a balance of theory and real-case scenarios demonstrating how security systems have been breached and solutions available to prevent them from happening.

The two-day seminar is open to cyber-security professionals, including business continuity professionals, IT managers, systems administrators, auditors, CEOs, analysts, engineers, policy makers and information security professionals.

Drexel University students, faculty, staff, and the affiliated corporate partners of the University are eligible for $12,000 in scholarship funds to attend the workshop. Cost to attend the seminar ranges from $195 to $895 (with video Apple iPod and one-year podcast subscription for additional CEUs). 

Faculty, staff and students should contact Brenda Sheridan, director of college relations or Jennifer Lally, career and events services coordinator at The iSchool, for more information about the workshop and about qualifying for Drexel scholarships and discounts. They can be reached at 215-895-2474.

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

 
The iSchool to Present Lecture:  "Computer Science in the Information Age"

The College of Information Science and Technology, (The iSchool) will present "Computer Science in the Information Age" with Dr. John Hopcroft (above) of Cornell University on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 4 p.m. in room 109, Matheson Hall (32nd and Market Streets). 

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

 
Public Exhibition and Lecture: Images from the Kabuki Theater

Dr. Pia Brancaccio, assistant professor of art history, Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, will give a lecture “Images from the Kabuki Theater - Edo Period: Japanese Woodblock Prints from The Drexel Collection™,” on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 6 p.m. in the Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery on the third floor of the Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

Japanese prints from the Edo Period, donated to the University by founder Anthony J. Drexel's son-in-law, James W. Paul, Jr., are currently on display in an exhibition in the Rincliffe Gallery on the third floor of Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets) through Friday, May 23, 2008.

The exhibition was curated by Andrea Good, a 2007 graduate of Westphal College.  She was inspired to create the exhibition when she learned of The Drexel Collection’s Japanese woodblock prints in an art history class with Dr. Brancaccio.

The lecture is free and open to the public.

For more information, call Jacqueline DeGroff, curator, The Drexel Collection™, at 215-895-0480 or email drexelcollection@drexel.edu.

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

 
Deadline Tomorrow: Become an Event Planner for CAB

Make a difference in the Drexel community. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) plans and executes more than 100 events each academic year. Now is the time to become involved in the planning of these events. CAB is currently accepting applications for the 2008-09 academic year.

Applications can be found at http://www.drexel.edu/CAB, are due no later than Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. and can be submitted by email at CAB@drexel.edu or dropped off at the CAB office, located between the Drexel University Bookstore and Mandell Theater in MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

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

 
Two CEO Workshops Today

• Dana D'Angelo, director of general business studies and Julie LaRosa, instructor, LeBow College of Business, will present "Women and Leadership" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in room 2020, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
  
  A recent study of women in executive positions found that although they receive higher ratings than men on management style, the very characteristics and strategies that earn women praise prevent them from reaching the top. Why is this so? What are the barriers to the advancement of women? Learn strategies designed to help women succeed.
  
  
• Dan Simmons, associate director, Department of Athletics, will present "Leadership Lessons from Sports’ Greatest Coaches" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Myers Hall Tutor Lounge (33rd and Race Streets).
  
  Learn the insights and theories of some sports most successful "field generals." The session's topics include John Wooden's "Pyramid of Success" and Mike Krysewski's four most powerful words.

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

 
Retirement Plan Individual Conferences

Human Resources will host individual investment education conferences with TIAA-CREF at the Center City Hahnemann Campus on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room 4206, New College Building (245 N.15th Street).

Human Resources will also host individual investment education conferences with Fidelity Group on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Human Resources Conference Room, 1st Floor, Bellet Building (1505 Race Street).

Individual conferences will also be held with TIAA-CREF at the University City Main Campus on Thursday, May 8, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 3201 Arch Street, Suite 430.  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

 
Squash Club to Co-host 2008 Drexel Squash Championships Tomorrow

All squash-playing members of the Drexel community are invited to compete in the 2008 Drexel Squash Championships, sponsored by the Squash Club and the Recreation Department on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Daskalakis Athletic Center (33rd and Market Street).

Sign up outside the squash courts, or show up inside the DAC. Participants must arrive promptly by 6 p.m. and present their current Drexel I.D. cards.

All ages and skill levels are welcome. Hoagies, fruit and beverages will be provided by the Squash Club. Winners' names will be engraved on a plaque in the DAC. A free t-shirt will be given to both finalists.

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

 
Pool Tournament Tonight

Pool shark? Students are invited to test their pool skills against some of Drexel's best players today, May 6, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the 2nd Floor Lounge of Ross Commons (34th Street and Powelton Avenue).

Sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m. Prizes will be given to the top two players, including $50 in Ultima Funds for the grand prize-winner.

Come with a friend and try the two-for-one pizza special available from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m.

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

 
EMBA Alumni Board Volunteers Help Junior Achievement Group Make a Difference

The Drexel Executive MBA (EMBA) Alumni Board recently partnered for the second year with Junior Achievement of Delaware Valley to mentor a group of high school students as they organized and operated a real company, called NUF Said, sold stock and developed, marketed and sold its product.

Each EMBA Alumni Board volunteer chose at least one day to come in and teach the students about a different aspect of business.

Serge LeHenaff '07 suggested "fun" spelled backwards as part of the company's name after the group decided to sell t-shirts with humorous messages on them. The idea was also incorporated into the t-shirt design.

The students decided that for every t-shirt sold they would donate $1 to the local nonprofit organization Women in Transition, which provides empowerment counseling, referrals and advocacy to women in Philadelphia who are endangered by domestic violence and substance abuse.

Above, Dr. George Tsetsekos, dean of the LeBow College of Business, rings the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, September 29, 2006, with students from the Executive MBA program.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Faculty Save the Date: Global Research and Academic Network on June 2

The Office of International Programs, Office of Research and the Office of Faculty Development and Equity invite faculty to attend GRAND on June 2, 2008, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Paul Peck Alumni Center (32nd and Market Streets).

GRAND stands for Global Research and Academic Network at Drexel, which is a new initiative to encourage faculty with international research interests and contacts to link up with one another across the University. This network is designed to facilitate global research and academic partnerships, enhance awareness of global opportunities and increase Drexel's international visibility in terms of the University’s Strategic Plan. Interested Board members and alumni are encouraged to join GRAND.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Writing Week Events Today: "Does Poetry Matter?" and Reading Marathon

The Week of Writing will host the panel discussion "Does Poetry Matter?" today, May 6, 2008, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Living Arts Lounge adjacent to the Mandell Theater (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

Panelists: Leonard Gontarek, Elizabeth Scanlon and Elaine Terranova

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Chemistry Department to Present Lecture: "Strategies for the Synthesis of Solubilized [n]Phenacenes of Unprecedented Lengths"

The Department of Chemistry will present "Strategies for the Synthesis of Solubilized [n]Phenacenes of Unprecedented Lengths" on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 11 a.m. in room 109, Disque Hall (32nd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets).

Dr. Frank B. Mallory (above), professor of chemistry, Bryn Mawr College, will be the speaker.

In recent years, the research in Dr. Mallory's group has focused on the synthesis of highly elongated (and previously unknown) polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons for which the group has invented the name [n]phenacenes. Dr. Mallory's synthesis strategy for the elongation of [n]phenacenes involves iterative Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons couplings followed by photocyclizations of the resulting diarylethylenes as the main carbon-carbon bond-forming steps. The next target the group is pursuing is a derivative with n = 15. The talk also will cover their serendipitous discovery during the course of this work of an astonishingly deep-seated photochemical rearrangement.

This event is open to the public.

Refreshments will be served.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Department of Physics to Host Observatory Open House Tomorrow

The Department of Physics will host an open house Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 8:30 p.m. at the Joseph R. Lynch Observatory, atop the Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

All members and friends of the Drexel community are invited to come and see Saturn, Mars, the Pleiades, the Beehive and the Great Nebula in Orion. Attendees can also see the two new hand-powered telescopes the University has acquired.

For directions, details and cancellation status, visit http://www.physics.drexel.edu/observatory.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
SPH Grad Student Wins Kaiser Family Foundation Student Essay Contest

Dr. Marla Gold, dean, School of Public Health, announced that Adrienne Poon (above), a master of public health student, won second place in the graduate division of the The Kaiser Family Foundation's 2nd Annual Student Essay Contest. The contest asked students to position themselves as analysts on the next President-elect’s health care transition team and write a memo recommending the new administration’s health priorities in one of five areas: controlling health care costs, eliminating racial and ethnic health disparities, expanding health promotion and disease prevention efforts, improving women’s health or improving the quality of health care.

Entries were received from undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at 100 universities across the country in a wide range of disciplines including economics, public health, health administration, nursing, physical therapy, medicine and public policy. Students chose to write memos advising Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.), John McCain (Ariz.) and Barack Obama (Ill.) and presidential candidates from previous elections. Poon chose to write a memo advising Sen. Clinton titled “Multilevel Approach to Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.” Her memo can be read online at http://www.kaiseredu.org/essayprizes2008_poon.asp.

The judges included former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D.; President of the Federation of American Hospitals Chip Kahn, M.P.H.; Dean of the George Washington University School of Public Health Ruth Katz, J.D., M.P.H.; Kaiser President and CEO Drew E. Altman, Ph.D.; and Kaiser Executive Vice President Diane Rowland, Sc.D.

The Kaiser Family Foundation is a non-profit, private operating foundation dedicated to providing information and analysis on health care issues to policymakers, the media, the health care community and the general public. The Foundation is not associated with Kaiser Permanente or Kaiser Industries.

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

 
Drexel News Media Watch

President Papadakis is noted in a story published in The Philadelphia Inquirer on May 4, 2008, about the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale. Dr. Papadakis will be honored by the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale at a private gala May 17.
Storylink - The Philadelphia Inquirer

The "Anderson Cooper 360 Degree Blog" on CNN's Web site published an opinion piece April 25, 2008, by faculty from the School of Public Health's Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice about the pervasiveness of violence.
Storylink - CNN.com

The naming of Drexel’s law school in honor of philanthropist Earle Mack ’59 continues to make news. The Palm Beach Daily News published a story May 4, 2008, about the naming that quotes President Papadakis and Dean Roger J. Dennis.
Storylink - Palm Beach Daily News

Dr. Gerald L. DeVaughn, clinical assistant professor in the Drexel University College of Medicine, is quoted in a HealthDay News story that was syndicated May 2 to May 5, 2008, in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Austin American-Statesman (Texas) and on the Web sites of U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. The story, which was also syndicated on the Web sites of several television stations, focuses on a study on heart failure.
Storylink - U.S. News & World Report

CBS’s “60 Minutes” on May 4, 2008, featured footage from Drexel in its profile on Paul Farmer, the School of Public Health’s inaugural speaker at the Jonathan Mann Health and Human Rights annual lecture in November 2007.
Storylink - CBS News

Argie Allen, director of clinical training programs in the College of Nursing and Health Professions’ (CNHP) couple and family therapy program, commented on WTXF-TV (FOX-29) on May 5, 2008, on a conference responding to family and community violence being held today on campus. Dr. Kenneth Hardy, professor of family therapy in CNHP, commented on KYW-AM (1060) on May 5 about the conference.
Storylink - KYW-AM (1060)

The Philadelphia Inquirer published a review of “PROM” in its May 3, 2008, edition. Drexel’s Mandell Professionals in Residence Project collaborated with New Paradise Laboratories on the play.
Storylink - The Philadelphia Inquirer

The 16th annual University City 5K Run in memory of Drexel student Nick Pipino, who was killed in December 1992, was featured on WPVI-TV (ABC-6) on May 3, 2008.

Dr. Bert Rosenbloom, Rauth Chair Professor of Marketing Management, is quoted in an Intelligencer (Doylestown, Pa.) story published May 3, 2008, about a LeBow College of Business study titled “The CEO Agenda.”
Storylink - phillyBurbs.com

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

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