Friday, May 16, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
Quote
of the Day
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.
- Immanuel Kant
Hot Topic
01. Assistance for Students Affected by Earthquake in China
Topics of the Day
02. This Sunday on The Drexel InterView ™
03. Drexel Athletics Receives NCAA Diversity Award
04. MEM Lecture Today: "Detection and Modulation of the Immune Response"
05. Save the Date: Johnson & Johnson Ice Cream Social May 21
06. Vocal Jazz Ensemble Tonight: "Coffee and Jazz"
07. Greater Philadelphia Film Office Panel: “Diversity in Filmmaking”
08. Final Concert Broadcast Today at Bossone
09. Public Lecture Monday: Governor Bill Richardson on Climate Change
10. "Celebrate Health" Fair This Weekend
11. Film and Video Senior Show This Weekend: “Making the Cut”
12. TechServ to Host Super Smash Bros. Tournament Tomorrow
13. Lung Cancer Awareness Carnival Rescheduled for Monday
14. MEM Seminar Today: Rails to Trails
15. Help Stop Sexual and Relationship Violence on Campus
16. International Travel Awards for Faculty and Graduate Students
17. Information Session: Study Abroad Opportunities in Australia
18. Africana Studies Lecture: Race, Geneology and DNA
19. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Events
20. Save the Date: CEO of Merck to Lecture on May 28
21. What Are We Thinking Today
22. Drexel News Media Watch
Assistance for Students Affected by Earthquake in China
Drexel shares in the world's grief over the loss of life and the devastation that has occurred in China following the recent earthquake. For our students who are more closely connected to this tragedy and who may have family and friends directly affected by the earthquake, we want to take this opportunity to remind you that the University has resources to support you through this tragedy.
If you need assistance in making travel arrangements, etc., call the Office of International Students and Scholars Services at 215-895-2502 or email intlprog@drexel.edu.
If you would like to speak with a counselor, or require victim support and intervention services, call the Office of Counseling and Health on the University City Main Campus at 215-895-1415 or email counseling@drexel.edu, or call the Student Counseling Center on the Center City Hahnemann Campus at 215-762-7325 or email scc.cchc@drexel.edu.Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
This Sunday on The Drexel InterView™
The Drexel InterView™ is hosted by Dr. Paula Marantz Cohen, distinguished professor of English at Drexel University.
Novelist Andrea Barrett will be Dr. Cohen's guest on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 10 a.m. when The Drexel InterView™ is broadcast on WYBE. WYBE programming can be seen on channel 35 and on cable channels 34 and 57 in the Greater Philadelphia area.
For more information about The Drexel InterView™, visit http://www.drexel.edu/thedrexelinterview.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Drexel Athletics Receives NCAA Diversity Award
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), which oversees 1,200 member institutions and over 300,000 student-athletes, announced that the Athletics Department has won a Diversity in Athletics Award in the category of Overall Excellence in Diversity.
“We are proud to receive this award,” said President Papadakis. “Diversity is an integral part of the college experience at Drexel. Our students and athletes enrich their education by interacting with students and employees from all walks of life and highly diverse backgrounds.”
There were 11 additional schools recognized with the award, including Stanford, Miami, Ohio State and Colorado. Drexel Athletics was singled out as an award recipient in the category of African American graduation rates for female student-athletes.
Drexel will receive the award in a ceremony on June 11 in Dallas, the site of the National Association of Collegiate Athletic Directors 2008 Convention, according to Eric Zillmer, director, Drexel Athletics.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
MEM Lecture Today: "Detection and Modulation of the Immune Response"
The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics will present “Detection and Modulation of the Immune Response with Synthetic Biomaterials" today, May 16, 2008, from 2 to 3 p.m. in room 162, Curtis Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Dr. Tarek Fahmy (above right), assistant professor, Yale University, will discuss how biomaterials engineered at the nano and micro scale can facilitate the detection, non-invasive imaging and modulation of the immune response.
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
Save the Date: Johnson & Johnson Ice Cream Social May 21
Representatives from Johnson & Johnson will host the second annual Johnson & Johnson Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the 3rd floor atrium, Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Street).
Students can enjoy making their own ice cream sundaes and networking with representatives from Johnson & Johnson, including Dominic Caruso ’80, CFO and a Drexel alumnus.
Students will learn about Johnson & Johnson, have an opportunity to ask questions, enjoy networking with fellow students and company representatives and have multiple chances to win prizes.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Vocal Jazz Ensemble Tonight: "Coffee and Jazz"
Naturally Sharp, the Vocal Jazz Ensemble, will present its annual concert, "Coffee and Jazz," today, May 16, 2008 at 8:20 p.m. in the Faculty Club, 6th floor, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
The performance will include music made famous by Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Manhattan Transfer and many others.
Complimentary coffee and dessert will be served.
This event is open to the public.
Tickets can be purchased at the door for $6. Seating is limited.
The Vocal Jazz Ensemble is part of the Department of Performing Arts in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Greater Philadelphia Film Office Panel: "Diversity in Filmmaking"
The Greater Philadelphia Film Office will present a panel discussion, “Diversity in Filmmaking,” on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor, Prince Music Theater (1412 Chestnut Street).
Calling all trained or aspiring craft service professionals, electricians, film electronics and computer technicians, medics, grips, properties and special effects supervisors, set painters, shop craftsmen, sound engineers, videographers, wardrobe stylists…
Be seen. Be heard. Be the voice calling for diversity and inclusion on the set and in the production office.
There is no charge for this event.
Professionals with film credits should bring their resumes.
Untrained film crew are welcome.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Final Concert Broadcast Today at Bossone
College of Engineering 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 today, 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 Symphony in C Major.
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.”
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Public Lecture Monday: Governor Bill Richardson on Climate Change
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 (above), 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 the 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
"Celebrate Health" Fair This Weekend
The Office of Government and Community Relations will present the 10th Annual “Celebrate Health” Fair on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from noon to 3 p.m. at the West Philadelphia Community Center (3512 Haverford Avenue).
Volunteers are still needed for this event. Those interested in volunteering should call Meghan Foran at 215-895-2102 or email mf89@drexel.edu.Approved under the authority of Brian Keech, Vice President for Government and Community Relations
Film and Video Senior Show This Weekend: "Making the Cut"
The Film and Video Program in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design will present its Senior Show on Sunday, May 18, 2008 with a reception at 5 p.m. and screenings to follow at 6 p.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium, Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Street).
The film and video students have produced a minimum of seven films during their studies. Their talent, experience and hard work show in these final films. Students will screen comedies, horror films, documentaries, drama and action films. Budgets range from “none” to “low,” but that doesn’t mean that first-rate production values, accomplished cinematography and some guaranteed gems won’t be seen at this event.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
TechServ to Host Super Smash Bros. Tournament Tomorrow
TechServ will host a Super Smash Bros. tournament on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 6 p.m. in room 149, University Crossings (32nd and Market Streets).
The tournament will feature the newly released Super Smash Bros. Brawl as well as an old-school Super Mario Kart tournament.
The tournament is free and open to all Drexel undergraduates.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Lung Cancer Awareness Carnival Rescheduled for Monday
The Lung Cancer Awareness Carnival has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. It will be held Monday, May 19, 2008, from noon to 5 p.m. in The Quad (between Chestnut and Market Streets and 32nd and 33rd Streets).
The Inter-Fraternity Council, Panhellenic Council and Drexel Athletics invite students to come out and support this worthwhile cause.
The carnival will provide students with free food and entertainment, including bouncy boxing, a dunk tank, raffle prizes and music, all in an effort to raise money for Fox Chase Cancer Center and Laura Koch, who was recently diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer.
Koch is a former Drexel soccer player, member of Phi Mu and wife of Steve Koch, director of Intramural Sports.
Raffle items include:
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
MEM Seminar Today: Rails to Trails
The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics will present "Successful Strategies for Trail Development" today, May 16, 2008, from 1 to 2 p.m. in room 162, Curtis Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Tom Sexton and Carl Knoch, of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, will provide a complete overview of the required resources and strategies for building rail-trails, including funding, acquisition, design and management. Special mention will be given to the Conservancy’s work in Camden, New Jersey. The U.S. has more than 15,000 miles of open rail-trails and Pennsylvania has more than 1000 miles.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Help Stop Sexual and Relationship Violence on Campus
The Campus Community Consortium to Reduce Violent Crimes Against Women will host training sessions to prepare faculty and staff to become sexual and relationship violence resource consultants on the following dates:
Participants must attend all four sessions in order to become resource consultants. Individuals must confirm that they are able to attend the entire training course before registering.
This training provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking, the dynamics associated with each of these crimes in a campus setting and on how to provide compassionate support and resource information to victims in need.
Faculty and staff from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of the Sciences will also participate in the training sessions.
A working lunch will be served each day of the training.
The deadline to register is Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 5 p.m.
For more information about the resource consultant program, and to register for the upcoming training sessions, visit http://www.combatviolenceagainstwomen.org/resourceconsultants.html.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
International Travel Awards for Faculty and Graduate Students
The Office of International Programs announces the International Travel Awards (ITA) for University faculty and graduate students.
The competitive International Travel Award Program provides assistance to full-time faculty and graduate students for participation in an international conference outside the United States within the participant's professional field.
The application deadline for travel between August 1 and November 30, 2008, is Thursday, June 26, 2008.
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
Information Session: Study Abroad Opportunities in Australia
The Study Abroad Office will hold an information session for Film and Video students who are in the four-year co-op program and are interested in spending a term in Australia on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. in room 5051, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
This opportunity is of particular interest to four-year students as well rising sophomores majoring in film and video.
Light refreshments will be served.
Can't make the meeting? Visit the Study Abroad Office Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/studyabroad to learn more about this opportunity as well as the many other programs that are open to Drexel students.
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
Africana Studies Lecture: Race, Geneology and DNA
Africana Studies, in the College of Arts and Sciences, will host a lecture with Chris Rabb (above) on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. in room 4014, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
Rabb is a consultant, social commentator " netroots " activist and a principal with Visceral Ventures LLC . His professional specialties center on effective means of targeting and engaging various constituencies , including: voters, consumers and other groups within predominantly African American communities. Rabb has been featured on C-SPAN and NPR as well as in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News and World Report. He will discuss the study of race and genealogy using emerging DNA technologies.
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Events
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Save the Date: CEO of Merck to Lecture on May 28
College of Engineering will host Richard T. Clark (above), chairman, president and CEO of Merck & Co. Inc., at the 2nd Annual Dean's Distinguished Lecture on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium, Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets).
The lecture, "Public-Private Partnerships in Global Health," is open to the public. A reception will follow.
Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost
The May 16, 2008, edition of What Are We Thinking on WHYY 91FM (90.9), will feature a discussion in response to the following questions:
What Are We Thinking is produced by WHYY and the Gallup Organization. It airs every Friday on WHYY 91FM in Philadelphia at 1:30 p.m. and again at 6:20 p.m. The program is made possible, in part, by Drexel University.
For more information about the program What Are We Thinking, visit http://whyy.org .
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Dr. Richard Knight, auxiliary professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, is noted in a story published on NewsBlaze.com on May 15, 2008. Dr. Knight will serve as chairman of the Thermal Spray Society’s Student Board Member Program.
Storylink - NewsBlaze.com
The naming of Drexel's law school in honor of philanthropist Earle Mack '59 continues to make news. Hamptons.com cites the naming May 15, 2008.
Storylink - Hamptons.com
A Philadelphia Inquirer story about the rising cost of food and how it might boost obesity among the poor continues to be syndicated. The story, in which Dr. Mariana Chilton, assistant professor in the School of Public Health and principal investigator for the Philadelphia GROW Project, is quoted was published in the Deseret News (Salt Lake City) on May 15, 2008, and in The Herald Bulletin (Anderson, Ind.) on May 14.
Storylink - Deseret News
MAD Dragon Records is noted in a Chicago Reader story published May 15, 2008, about Columbia University’s student-run record label.
Storylink - Chicago Reader
Drexel was noted on WCAU-TV (NBC-10) on May 14, 2008, in a story about a hunger banquet at Harriton High School (Rosemont, Pa.) to aid Michael Kuch, a "lost boy" from Sudan. Students from the high school met Kuch at a lecture The University Writing Program sponsored in February.
Dr. Jorge Vazquez, associate professor of medicine in the Drexel University College of Medicine, is quoted in a story published in The Daily News Transcript (Norwood, Mass.) on May 13, 2008, about dieting.
Storylink - The Daily News Transcript
Dr. Kenneth Hartman, academic director of Drexel University Online, is noted in The Philadelphia Inquirer on April 20, 2008, for being named the recipient of the 2008 Leadership in Distance Learning Program Administration Award from the U.S. Distance Learning Association. Dr. Hartman will receive the award Tuesday at the association’s annual conference in St. Louis.
Storylink - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
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