Monday, May 12, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Quote
of the Day
"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together."
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Vincent van Gogh
Hot Topic
01. Save the Date: “Titans of Technology” with Governor Bill Richardson on May 19
Topics of the Day
02. CAB to Host Lecture Tonight: Frank Warren, Creator of PostSecret.com
03. PRSSA to Host Fourth Annual Dragon Day
04. SCDC to Host Info Session: IBM Finance
05. SCDC to Present Info Session: Susquehanna International Group (SIG)
06. CoE and Student Chapter IEEE to Sponsor HD Broadcast of Eschenbach’s Last Concert
07. Computer Science Lecture Today: "Efficient Model Learning for Reinforcement Learning"
08. HR to Present Physician Lecture Today: Smoking Cessation
09. Goodwin College to Present Lecture: “Digital Forensics and Evidence Recovery”
10.
Psychology Talk Today: "Sacred Matters: Implications of Spirituality for Health and Well-Being"
11. This Week on The Drexel InterView™
12. SCDC to Host Info Session: Opportunities at JPMorgan Chase
13. LeBow College of Business to Present the 2008 Spring Big Exchange
14. Skin Cancer Educational Study by Appointment
15. CEO Workshop Today: "Teamwork and Sportsmanship"
16. Human Resources to Host "Getting Ready for Retirement" with TIAA-CREF Tomorrow
17. Four Leadership Weeks Events Today
18. Benefits Buzz: "You have 30 Days to Report a Life Event"
19. Informational Meeting Tomorrow: Co-ops in Italy
20. Academic Bistro Menu for Week of May 12
21. CoAS to Present D3: Dinner and Discussion at Drexel
22. New Pearlstein Gallery Exibition and Opening Reception
23. Drexel News Media Watch
Save the Date: "Titans of Technology" with Governor Bill Richardson on May 19
The Eastern Technology Council will present "Titans of Technology," a keynote address and moderated panel discussion, on Monday, May 19, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Main Building Auditorium (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Keynote speaker for the event will be Bill Richardson, governor of New Mexico. Governor Richardson’s talk, “Energy: A Flashpoint for Change,” will address the significance of oil and energy, in economic, diplomatic and strategic terms. He regards energy, its uses, its sources and its stability as a cornerstone for building the future and security of our country and the world. As Secretary of Energy in the Clinton Administration, he laid the foundation for an aggressive strategy to move our nation away from dependency on foreign oil, toward renewable energy sources and securing our national laboratories.
Registration is required for this event. The registration fee is $25 for ETC members and $35 for non-members. There is no fee for Drexel students, faculty and staff with a valid I.D.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
CAB to Host Lecture Tonight: Frank Warren, Creator of PostSecret.com
The Campus Activities Board will host Frank Warren, creator of the Post Secret Community Art Project, today, May 12, 2008 at 9 p.m. in the Main Building Auditorium (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Doors will open at 8:30 p.m.
This event is open to the public.
Tickets are available for purchase at the CAB ticket sales window, located in MacAlister Hall adjacent to the University bookstore (33rd and Chestnut Streets). Tickets are $5 with a valid Drexel I.D. and limited to 2 per I.D.
Warren is a small business owner who started PostSecret.com as a community art project. Since November 2004, Warren has received more than 150,000 anonymous postcards. The Web site won two Webby Awards in 2006 and this year was named Weblog of the Year at the Seventh Annual Weblog Awards. The PostSecret project also received a special award from the National Mental Health Association for raising awareness and funds for suicide prevention.
Visit http://www.PostSecret.com and see all the secrets that Warren submitted from his lectures at major colleges across the nation.
To submit a secret for Warren to discuss at the lecture or to post online, confidential boxes are located in all the Drexel dorms and at the Creese Student Center Information Desk.
For more information on the events CAB plans, visit http://www.drexel.edu/CAB, search CAB on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com for "Campus Activities Board (CAB)," call 215-895-2575, or email CAB@drexel.edu.Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
PRSSA to Host Fourth Annual Dragon Day
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), with the support of the Office of Campus Activities, will host its fourth annual Dragon Day school spirit event on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in The Quad (between Chestnut and Market Streets and 32nd and 33rd Streets).
PRSSA encourages all student organizations to show their school spirit by building a dragon that best represents their organization and the University. This year PRSSA will also hold contests for individual students, including the “Dress Like a Dragon” contest. The judging and award ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. in front of the amphitheatre.
Free soft pretzels, popcorn, desserts and Italian ice will be served on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the event.
For more information, email Selina at spp33@drexel.edu or call 610-715-4567.Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
SCDC to Host Info Session: IBM Finance
Steinbright Career Development Center and LeBow College of Business Undergraduate Career Services will present an information session about opportunities with IBM on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, from 6 to 7 p.m. in room 208, Matheson Hall (32nd and Market Streets).
Gary Bernstein, IBM vice president of finance transformation and vitality, will discuss cooperative education opportunities in the area of finance at IBM. The company is seeking highly motivated co-op students to fill planning and accounting roles located in the New York tri-state area.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
SCDC to Present Info Session: Susquehanna International Group (SIG)
The Steinbright Career Development Center will present an information session about cooperative education opportunities with Susquehanna International Group (SIG) on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the SCDC Conference Room (3201 Arch Street).
SIG is seeking students majoring in business, finance, math, computer science and engineering, however all majors are invited to attend.
There will be complimentary refreshments.
For more information, email Adina Tayar at atayar@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
CoE and Student Chapter IEEE to Sponsor HD Broadcast of Eschenbach's Last Concert
CoE and the student chapter of IEEE will sponsor a high definition broadcast of conductor Christoph Eschenbach’s (above) final concert as music director of the Philadelphia Orchestra on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Mitchell Auditorium, Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets).
Eschenbach closes the 2007-08 season with the final two symphonies of Franz Schubert. The two movements of the tenderly lyrical 'Unfinished' Symphony set a wistful and nostalgic tone, which is then resolved by the valedictory strains of the 'Great' C Major Symphony.
Prior to the concert, at 1:30 p.m. in Mitchell Auditorium, Dr. Youngmoo Kim, professor of electrical and computer engineering, will give a talk “The Technology Behind the Broadcast.”
For more information, call Dr. Kim at 215-895-5973.Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Computer Science Lecture Today: "Efficient Model Learning for Reinforcement Learning"
The Department of Computer Science will present "Efficient Model Learning for Reinforcement Learning" today, May 12, 2008 at 11 a.m. in room 153, University Crossings (32nd and Market Streets).
Dr. Michael Littman (above) of Rutgers University will be the speaker. Dr. Littman will address the problem of learning to efficiently make sequential decisions, with a particular focus on generalizing experience without forfeiting formal learning-time guarantees.
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
HR to Present Physician Lecture Today: Smoking Cessation
Human Resources will hold the next lecture in its series of physician lectures about smoking cessation today, May 12, 2008, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Living Arts Lounge, adjacent to Mandell Theater (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
Teresa Hoang, M.D., will review the effects of smoking on the human body, various modalities to aid in smoking cessation and why it is so difficult to quit.
Dr. Hoang recently joined the Drexel University College of Medicine as an instructor in the Department of Family, Community and Preventive Medicine.
This event is free and open to Drexel faculty and staff. A light lunch will be served. Reservations are not necessary.
Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources
Goodwin College to Present Lecture: "Digital Forensics and Evidence Recovery"
The Goodwin College of Professional Studies Computing Security and Technology Program will present a lecture "Digital Forensics and Evidence Recovery" on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 61, Center for Automated Technology (3101 Ludlow Street).
The speaker for this event is Lance Hawk, manager, Compliance Crime Investigations and Services, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Psychology Talk Today: "Sacred Matters: Implications of Spirituality for Health and Well-Being"
The Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association (PBTA) and the Department of Psychology will host "Sacred Matters: Implications of Spirituality for Health and Well-Being" today, May 12, 2008, from 4 to 5 p.m. in room 61, Center for Automated Technology (3101 Ludlow Street).
Dr. Ken Pargament (above), professor of clinical psychology at Bowling Green State University, will be the speaker. Dr. Pargament has been a leading figure in the effort to bring a more balanced view of religious life to the attention of social scientists and health professionals.
This presentation is open to the public. A reception will follow the talk.
PBTA members will receive a CE credit. The fee for non-members is $25 and $10 for student non-members.
Join PBTA at the door, or online at http://www.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):
J. Craig Venter (above), pioneer in genomic research and author of A Life Decoded: My Genome, My Life, will be the guest on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at 8 p.m.
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.
On WYBE:
Novelist Andrea Barrett will be the guest on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 10 a.m.
WYBE programming can be seen on channel 35 and on cable channels 34 and 57 in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
SCDC to Host Info Session: Opportunities at JPMorgan Chase
The Steinbright Career Development Center Services will present an information session about cooperative education opportunities for business students with JPMorgan Chase on Thursday, May 15, 2008, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the SCDC Conference Room (3201 Arch Street).
Complimentary pizza will be served.
For more information, email Kristy Amburgey at kea34@drexel.edu.Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
LeBow College of Business to Present the 2008 Spring Big Exchange
LeBow College will present the 2008 Spring Big Exchange on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Citizen's Bank Park (One Citizens Bank Way).
The day's schedule is as follows:
Tickets are $25 and include food and beverages during the networking reception.
To register, visit http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/event/exchange.
For more information, email Cassandra Brown at clb87@drexel.edu or call 215-895-6294.Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
Skin Cancer Educational Study by Appointment
Fox Chase Cancer Center and the University are partnering to conduct a volunteer tanning study on the Drexel campus. Time and place for the volunteer visits will be set up by appointment.
Volunteers should be adults ages 18-24 who do, or have, any of the following:
If volunteers meet these conditions, they may be eligible to participate in the educational/counseling survey and study. The investigators are Dr. Carolyn Heckman, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and Dr. Jackie Kloss, Department of Psychology.
Participants will have personalized photographic assessments. Compensation for time is $5-$15 for each of four sessions and the opportunity to win a $50 raffle at each time-point, plus a small, possible bonus.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 215-360-7149 or email skin.savvy@fccc.edu.Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
CEO Workshop Today: "Teamwork and Sportsmanship"
Dan Simmons, associate director of athletics, will present "Teamwork and Sportsmanship: Applying Values of Sports to Everyday Life" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in room 2020, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
Why are sports so often referred to as a "laboratory" of real life? What values can be taken from a sports experience and applied to a person's everyday life? This session will look at two important values and how these values can be learned or developed within the sports experience and how they can be applied to an attendee’s life.Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Human Resources to Host "Getting Ready for Retirement" with TIAA-CREF Tomorrow
Human Resources will host the workshop "Getting Ready for Retirement" on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, from noon to 1 p.m. at the University Club, 6th floor of MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
This workshop, presented by TIAA-CREF, will provide information on income options from retirement and tax savings investments. This general overview will be helpful for anyone, regardless of individual provider.
To reserve a space with lunch, call 800-842-2010 and ask for Alicia, or sign up by visiting http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc.
For more information, email Rhianna Pearl at pearlr@drexel.edu.Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources
Four Leadership Weeks Events Today
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Benefits Buzz: "You have 30 Days to Report a Life Event"
Human Resources will host "You Have 30 Days to Report a Life Event: Come Find Out What It is and What You Need to Do" today, May 12, 2008, from 3 to 4 p.m. in room 116, Korman Center (33rd Street between Chestnut and Market Streets).
The next Benefits Buzz session, "Stress Buster - Penn Behavioral Health," will be held on Monday, May 19, 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.
For more information, email Trish Mahon at pam82@drexel.edu.Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources
Informational Meeting Tomorrow: Co-ops in Italy
The Italian Students Organization will co-host an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room, Caneris Hall (115 N. 32nd Street).
Speakers from the Steinbright Career Development Center will talk about co-op opportunities available in Italy and the process involved in obtaining one.
Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, email ISO@drexel.edu or visit http://www.ItalianStudentsOrg.com.Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Academic Bistro Menu for Week of May 12
Tuesday, May 13
Lunch - $9 per person, noon seating
Season in the Sun
Wednesday, May 14
Thursday, May 15
A'La Carte - $10 per person (includes beverage and tax), seating between noon and 12:45 p.m. (walk-ins welcome)
Select from a three course menu—changes weekly.
Friday, May 16
Sunny Italian Lunch
Tuesday, May 13
Dinner - $18 per person, 6:30 p.m. seating
Spring Dinner
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
CoAS to Present D3: Dinner and Discussion at Drexel
The College of Arts and Sciences will host a “Dinner and Discussion at Drexel” on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Faculty Club, 6th floor, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut).
The D3 topic will be "A Case Study in Critical Media Thinking: How American Mainstream Media Report the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict."
Media scholar and critic, Marda Dunsky, will lead a discussion based on her new book Pens and Swords: How the American Mainstream Media Report the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.
This event is free and open to all undergraduates.
To RSVP and for more information, email Mary Ebeling at mfe@drexel.edu.Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
New Pearlstein Gallery Exhibition and Opening Reception
The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design will present a new exhibition, "Master Prints from the Thomas Segal Gallery," opening today, May 12, 2008 in the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery, Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets).
Pop art, process art, minimalism, abstract expressionism, neo-dadaism and photo realism all fall under the conceptual framework expressed and highlighted in this show. It features prints created by world-renowned artists such as Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt, Cy Twombly and Jasper Johns.
There will be an opening reception on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Chapman Court, Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets).
Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 215-895-2548 or email gallery@drexel.edu.
This exhibition was made possible by the Thomas Segal Gallery in Baltimore, Maryland.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Dr. Rajneesh Suri, associate professor of marketing, is noted in a Canwest News Service story published May 9, 2008, about a study on young adults’ perceptions and stereotypes of the elderly. The story was published in The Gazette (Montreal), Calgary Herald, Vancouver Sun, Ottawa Citizen, Winnepeg Free Press, Times Colonist (Don Mills, Ontario),
Dr. Suri collaborated with a Concordia University professor on the study.
Storylink - The Gazette
KYW-AM (1060) on May 7, 2008, broadcast an interview with Larry Magid, founder of Electric Factory Concerts, on the evolution of the concert business. Magid was interviewed on campus Wednesday by WXPN-FM’s (90.9) David Dye at an event sponsored by the Kal and Lucille Rudman Institute for Entertainment Industry Studies and Antoinette College of Media Arts & Design.
Storylink - KYW-AM (1060)
Dr. Joseph Mason, associate professor of finance, commented on Bloomberg’s “On the Economy” on May 8, 2008, on a lawsuit against State Street tied to the subprime mortgage market.
Dr. Ari Brooks, associate professor in the Drexel University College of Medicine’s Department of Surgery, commented on KYW-TV (CBS-3) on May 8, 2008, on breast cancer. Dr. Brooks also commented on cancer screenings and treatments at Drexel’s Healthy Women’s Project.
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 San Diego Union-Tribune on May 8, 2008.
Storylink - The San Diego Union-Tribune
Dr. George Tsetsekos, dean of LeBow College of Business, is noted in The Hellenic News on May 9, 2008, for receiving the Hermes Award for his contributions to education. The dean is also noted for helping to organize a campus visit by the Greek Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Konstantinos Kiltidis.
Storylink - The Hellenic News
A Reuters story in which Dr. B. Lee Peterlin, assistant professor of neurology in the Drexel University College of Medicine, is quoted continues to be syndicated. The story, about research that suggests post-traumatic stress disorder is more common in those who suffer from chronic migraine headaches than episodic migraine headaches, was published in the Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) on May 8, 2008.
Storylink - Daily Mirror
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
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